I haven't tried the zapping. I can get the floppy drive, will try that. I'll also try the 'base' extensions. thanks for the help... Dan
On Sunday, February 16, 2003, at 08:23 PM, John Smith wrote: > I didn't think the PRAM Battery caused anything this serious, just > loss of > time etc in the finder when you wake/start up. > > Surely once the main battery or AC power is applied the PRAM battery > would > be irrelevant?? But like I said, I just don't know. > > I assume you've tried it already, but you can zap the PRAM, > (command-option-P-R when starting up), who knows, it might work. > > Also, I recall getting the 'to start up without extensions, hold shift > down' > warning once, I restarted and the second time it worked ok (ie, no > extensions) - a little temperamental obviously... > > Did you try Mac OS Base extensions set when using the extensions > manager? > How about simply going back to the way it was? Maybe it's moved some > files > around, and 'bumped' something into place... ??? > > If all else fails, you can ask if anyone is in your area on this list, > and > maybe borrow a floppy drive... > > ...or a service centre. > > Good luck, > > -- > john > > On 17/2/03 1:00 PM, "djl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> this is one bad pickle >> >> I didn't say before but I got to the extension manager using the space >> bar, then turned off the Time sync extension and continued booting >> only >> to get a different extension error (HP Background...) rebooted again >> back to the ext mgr, turned off that one, and got a different >> extension >> error, back to ext mgr, turned that one off and another extension >> error. Then I turned all extensions off and got the "To turn >> extensions off, hold the shift key..." message, which is the same >> message that comes up when holding the shift key. >> >> I've been trying original os 8.0, 9.2, techtool with 9.04, techtool >> with 8.6, cds, on the internal cd drive, and the external non-apple >> cd. >> I don't have a floppy/ drive or os disk. It was/is running os 9.0. >> It's a friends machine who said it was working fine for a few months >> since the 9.0 install then this 'lockout' >> >> Would a bad pram battery cause this? It just feel like it. >> Dan > > > -- > PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | > -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com > -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
