on 16/12/04 21:13, CR at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Very interesting and useful advise. > > The first pattern I've noticed is that I can boot from > an installer disc or Tech Tools but if something goes wrong and > it freezes or I shut down to switch CDs then I cannot reboot again > until after the PB has rested unplugged for a number of hours, say overnight. > > So I booted from Tech Tools and ran the Analysis. > It reported only minor repairs required. > Then I tried to Optimize (HD was very fragmented) > but received dialog informing me of insufficient free space > to Optimize a file. > Close TT, delete a folder from the HD > Try to Optimize again. > Another dialog same information for an index file > Close TT and try to open Sherlock to find index file > Computer freezes. > The only way I could get out of the freeze was to unplug and pull the battery. > Then, unable boot from CD. > Hear Start Up chime and then nothing. > >> Command + Control +Power. Press "C" and hold it down. > > Is ineffective. If the PB boots it boots only from the CD without prompting > >> shift | fn | ctrl | power key > Works to shut down. At least it does the humm -whirr then when I > press the power button > I get the start up chime but that's all (when it is in it's > uncoooperative mood) > >> Reset is standard three fingered salute, Apple-Control-Power. > > Sometimes gives me a chime , but that's all. > >> I'd start with booting off the OS 9 CD, formatting the HD then do an install. > > I think I'll try this next time it boots. > I have 9.2 and 9.1 options. > Is one preferred on the Wallstreet over the other?
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