Mac OS 8.6: Application Switcher Won‘t Tear Off From Application Menu

After installing CarbonLib 1.3.1 on a computer with Mac OS 8.6, the Application Switcher does not "tear off" from the Application menu. This article offers both a solution and a workaround.

Symptom

After installing CarbonLib 1.3.1, the Application Switcher does not "tear off" into a miniwindow from the Application menu.


Solution

Download and install Carbonlib 1.4 or later. You can obtain this update by visiting the Apple Software Downloads page (http://www.apple.com/swupdates/).
Published Date: Feb 18, 2012