Originally Posted by cynargo

#1. Just use the Maxxuss Patcher GUI instead of AMD Patcher, it's the easiest way and everything should be OK.

Sorry, i meant the maxxuss patcher. I downloaded and opened the interface which was fine. I then tried several ways to get the txt file accross but nothing happened. it just said file could not be found or something like that. will have to double check what it said if relevant.

To check if CPUIDs were patched successfully, simply launch iTunes and check if there are no blank windows (when I launched it without applying the cpuid patch, the preferences and "get info" windows were empty and iTunes crashed when I was trying to log on into the store).
#2. As for the dark graphics, go to "System Preferences" -> "Display" -> "Color" and check different color profiles, maybe the one you were using was just updated.

This worked perfect!!! It was just a case of vga profile being updated. It had however saved my older one two!! Thanks.

#3. As for now, you can install all the updated in Software Update, even those which require reboot. At least I have and it seems OK Just be careful if eg. 10.6.5 update comes out, because it may install new kernel so you may be unable to boot.