On 19/01/06 14:23, "sandra ragan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Sorry but that I tried that and it didn't work... several times in > several ways... some of the backups I saved are from that procedure. > > somewhere I read that not ALL the critical files are reinstalled during > that procedure.... and it must be those files causing the problem. > TechToolps Pro, Disk Warrior, repair permissions, and PRAM resetting > were also run on these drives and eventually came up clean.... but the > core problem still existed. > > I ran into some problems reinstalling because the drives had been > updated with System Update and the installer couldn't write over that > version... when it did, the System Update would still freeze, so I > couldn't take get back to 10.3.9, where I started. Then, I'm afraid you'll have to backup your documents in your account and then do a format and reinstall. I don't see any other solution if Archive & Install won't work. -Laurent. -- ======================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************ Usual disclaimers apply *********************** -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
