Re: rebuilding G4- display

On Apr 5, 2011, at 11:55 AM, william wrote: > Assuming i can get my intel imac working reliably, i would like to finally > get into my G4 and build it up as a project. The first and main issue is that > the display screen has suffered a major spill/spray and cannot be cleaned. I > assume the e

Re: issues with Core Duo imac

On Apr 7, 2011, at 9:28 AM, Dan wrote: >> >> How happy i would be if that turned out to be the problem! It occurred to me >> that before i grab the ShopVac i should ask is that literally what you mean? >> Or are you thinking of one of those tiny vacuums just for computers? > > Any high powere

Re: issues with Core Duo imac

At 2:00 PM -0500 4/5/2011, william wrote: On 05 Apr 2011, at 09.11, Melvyn & Edith Halbert wrote: Before you start taking your iMac apart, be sure to vacuum out all external air-circulation vents, particularly the circular inlet on the rear under the support arm. How happy i would be if that

Re: issues with Core Duo imac

On 05 Apr 2011, at 09.11, Melvyn & Edith Halbert wrote: >> >> Topic: issues with Core Duo imac > > Before you start taking your iMac apart, be sure to vacuum out all external > air-circulation vents, particularly the circular inlet on the rear under the > support arm. How happy i would be

Re: issues with Core Duo imac

Those temps are normal for anything. As a mater of fact they are lower than the PC I'm using. (Don't worry, I'm a mac using PC guy because macs have their advantages just like PCs). -- C:\win Bad Command Or File Name C:\ -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group,

Re: issues with Core Duo imac

On 11-04-05 2:32 AM, william wrote: temps hd 104 F cpu 112 F ambient 79 F gpu diode 126 F hd bay 104 F mem controller 113 F optical drive 95 F fans optical drive 798 rpm hd 1399 rpm cpu 799 rpm Just curious: what are the normal temperatures and speeds ? -- You received this message because you

Re: issues with Core Duo imac

On 04 Apr 2011, at 12.22, Dan wrote in part: > Try increasing its air flow - point a fan at it. That can very telling. > Also install something like iStat Menus, that gives you a temp display. Tonight i have been on for hours with only 1 shutdown and 3-4 video glitches. This is a huge differ

Re: reconfiguring panther

Dave, I would delete the user accounts on the iMacs and take them back to Apple Setup Assistant - this leaves the installed software and OS intact and allows you to create a new admin account. Here is how. Boot into single user mode by restarting your Mac and holding down Apple>S at the same time

Re: reconfiguring panther

Go to YouTube and search "hack iMac G3 administrator. The process shown in several videos involves removing the Admistrator and entering again as a newly-minted Administrator. I've rescued eleven throwaways with this! On Sat, Apr 2, 2011 at 12:11 PM, Dave Sheppard wrote: > I recently acquired

Re: issues with Core Duo imac

throw a last-gasp message into the log before gakking the system. Could also be a shipping issue. Things get knocked around. When you open it up to check the fans,vaccuum it out, re-seat cables and such. ... Please be sure to be properly grounded when you open it. You don't want to mak

Re: issues with Core Duo imac

On Apr 4, 2011, at 9:49 AM, william wrote: > My roommate blames the software as no symptoms appeared when i first tried it > out. But i am coming to another conclusion. I shut it off in disgust and > rebooted cold just a bit ago. I am typing this on the machine in question and > all appears no

Re: issues with Core Duo imac

On 11-04-04 10:49 AM, william wrote: Advise please? I would have Apple tech analyze this problem. Apple keeps a record of what and when any repairs were performed by Apple to any given apple machine. There may also be a warranty/replacement available for the video or mother board. Good luck.

Re: OS 9.2.2 Install on iMac 700MHz G4

On Mar 30, 10:16 am, Hokie76 wrote: > I recently got an iMac 700 MHz G4 with OS 10.4 installed. I need to > install 9.2.2 in order to run in the Classic mode. Where can I get > install discs or downloads of 9.2.2? Thanks. You might consider looking for a retail OS 10.4 disk set which should inclu

Re: OS 9.2.2 Install on iMac 700MHz G4

Here's a CD of 9.2.1 on eBay... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140530185127 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guid

Re: OS 9.2.2 Install on iMac 700MHz G4

On Mar 30, 2011, at 7:16 AM, Hokie76 wrote: I recently got an iMac 700 MHz G4 with OS 10.4 installed. I need to install 9.2.2 in order to run in the Classic mode. Where can I get install discs or downloads of 9.2.2? Thanks. -- You received

Re: OS 9.2.2 Install on iMac 700MHz G4

On Mar 30, 2011, at 7:16 AM, Hokie76 wrote: > I recently got an iMac 700 MHz G4 with OS 10.4 installed. I need to > install 9.2.2 in order to run in the Classic mode. Where can I get > install discs or downloads of 9.2.2? Thanks. Googling 'extract OS9 from NetBoot image' should get you going. T

Re: Imac G3 ehternet not working

part of the issue can be what you're willing to spend. for me, I have a g3 400mhz slot loading imac. I put in $40 (OWC/macsales) for ram to bring it to 1G - as documented in several wikis, Apple says this is not supported but sure enough, that RAM will show up under About this Mac. With that amoun

Re: Imac G3 ehternet not working

What's the processor speed? Christopher is right, OS 8 will suck online. Go with the best version of OS 10 you can run on it. Maybe that will fix your ethernet problem as well. I have seen ethernet cards go bad in those machines though... -Jonas -- You received this message because you are a me

Re: Imac G3 ehternet not working

OS 8 on the internet is going to be terrible because of lack of modern web support in the browsers and no flash\java support. I would see how much ram it has and if it has enough run the newest Mac OS is supports and if you can't find any OS X install disks try using something like Xubuntu or Debia

Re: Question re RAM compatibility between iMac & MBP -

Yes, it will fit because both are DDR3 laptop ram. The only difference is that the iMac's ram has a slightly faster bus speed but to be honest, I don't think you would notice a speed difference. -- C:\win Bad Command Or File Name C:\ -- You received this message because you are a member of the

Question re RAM compatibility between iMac & MBP -

I have an 11/2 iMac,, (Mid 2010), and am thinking of buying the 2 x 4gb memory upgrade. If I do so, will I be able to use the old iMac memory (2 x 2gb DDR3 1333 MHZ) in my March 2010 MBP? (Which currently has 2 x 1gb DDR3 1067MHz) > Or should I keep all in the iMac, (12gb), as it is my main machi

Re: core duo or core 2 duo?

About This Mac shows the processor type and speed. System Profiler also shows this if you select the Hardware heading: Hardware Overview: Model Name:iMac Model Identifier: iMac11,3 Processor Name:Intel Core i7 Processor Speed: 2.93 GHz Number Of Processors: 1 Tota

Re: core duo or core 2 duo?

On Mar 23, 2011, at 5:55 PM, Carol McKee wrote: > On Mar 23, 2011, at 5:13 PM, william wrote: > >> Basically I'm just wondering whether a 64-bit os is a big deal? My instinct >> is to get an intel imac as cheaply as possible, but i might change my mind >> if there is substantial advantage in h

Re: core duo or core 2 duo?

After some research if you were to get a Core 2 Duo iMac you would need a Aluminum one in order to boot into Mac OS 64-bit mode because the original white C2D iMacs only have a 32-bit EFI. -- C:\win Bad Command Or File Name C:\ -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac G

Re: core duo or core 2 duo?

On Mar 23, 2011, at 5:13 PM, william wrote: > Basically I'm just wondering whether a 64-bit os is a big deal? My instinct > is to get an intel imac as cheaply as possible, but i might change my mind if > there is substantial advantage in having the c2d. Thanks much! How do you know if you have

Re: core duo or core 2 duo?

On Mar 23, 2011, at 5:13 PM, william wrote: > Basically I'm just wondering whether a 64-bit os is a big deal? My instinct > is to get an intel imac as cheaply as possible, but i might change my mind if > there is substantial advantage in having the c2d. Thanks much! > > -william Definitely c2

Re: Digest for imaclist@googlegroups.com - 8 Messages in 1 Topic

I have an 11/2 iMac,, (Mid 2010), and am thinking of buying the 2 x 4gb memory upgrade. If I do so, will I be able to use the old iMac memory (2 x 2gb DDR3 1333 MHZ) in my March 2010 MBP? (Which currently has 2 x 1gb DDR3 1067MHz) Or should I keep all in the iMac, (12gb), as it is my main machine?

Re: core duo or core 2 duo?

At 10:53 PM -0600 3/23/2011, Tina K. wrote: On 2011/03/23 21:37, Bruce Johnson so eloquently wrote: the systems can address more RAM (the core duo systems can only address 3gb of RAM, for which you have to install 4 gb to see.) That sounds very Windozeish. Don't it? lol But in this case it

Re: core duo or core 2 duo?

On 2011/03/23 18:13, william so eloquently wrote: Basically I'm just wondering whether a 64-bit os is a big deal? My instinct is to get an intel imac as cheaply as possible, but i might change my mind if there is substantial advantage in having the c2d. Piling on here, the C2D is a faster & mor

Re: core duo or core 2 duo?

On 2011/03/23 21:37, Bruce Johnson so eloquently wrote: the systems can address more RAM (the core duo systems can only address 3gb of RAM, for which you have to install 4 gb to see.) That sounds very Windozeish. Tina -- iMac 20" USB 2 1.25GHz G4 2GB RAM GeForceFX5200 Ultra 64MB VRAM 10.4.11

Re: core duo or core 2 duo?

On Mar 23, 2011, at 5:13 PM, william wrote: Basically I'm just wondering whether a 64-bit os is a big deal? My instinct is to get an intel imac as cheaply as possible, but i might change my mind if there is substantial advantage in having the c2d. Thanks much! 64 or 32 bit the core 2 duo

Re: core duo or core 2 duo?

At 5:39 PM -0700 3/23/2011, Jim Scott wrote: On Mar 23, 2011, at 5:13 PM, william wrote: Basically I'm just wondering whether a 64-bit os is a big deal? My instinct is to get an intel imac as cheaply as possible, but i might change my mind if there is substantial advantage in having the c2d.

Re: core duo or core 2 duo?

On Mar 23, 2011, at 5:13 PM, william wrote: > Basically I'm just wondering whether a 64-bit os is a big deal? My instinct > is to get an intel imac as cheaply as possible, but i might change my mind if > there is substantial advantage in having the c2d. Thanks much! The biggest advantage is th

Re: core duo or core 2 duo?

On Mar 23, 2011, at 8:13 PM, william wrote: Basically I'm just wondering whether a 64-bit os is a big deal? My instinct is to get an intel imac as cheaply as possible, but i might change my mind if there is substantial advantage in having the c2d. Thanks much! I believe they said Lion (1

Re: solutions to the ppc flash problem?

If you upgrade, make sure you get an Intel Mac as PPC G5s are little better than what you have. Best value for the money remains the Mac Mini if you have a USB keyboard/mouse and a decent monitor. Sent from my iPad On Mar 22, 2011, at 1:25 PM, william wrote: > I'm using a G4 imac and keep wav

Re: iMac G3 processor swap? 500 up to 600 Mhz...

Hey, it worked! I managed to trade logic boards, plug in my HD and RAM, and I have a perfectly serviceable 600 Mhz G3 iMac running OS 10.4.11. The cool part, from my perspective? My HD just booted up, so it's as if nothing changed. I, again, using an external drive of 300G, have the world's big

Re: iMac G3 processor swap? 500 up to 600 Mhz...

Just a note: I am trying the swap, today! Again, thanks all for your kind assistance. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at h

Re: google IMAC list - for group

I have done that, have used a powered USB hub for some time, only have few low-draw stuff plugged into the back of the IMAC, i.e. keyboard, back UPS, etc Dennis On Mar 09, 2011, at 08:07 PM, Christopher Satterfield wrote: If it gives you a message that the device is drawing too much power

Re: google IMAC list - for group

If it gives you a message that the device is drawing too much power I would try to see if you can get your hands on a powered USB hub and connect the scanner\other devices to that to see if Mac OS still gives you that message. -- C:\win Bad Command Or File Name C:\ -- You received this message

Re: Bwahahahaha!!!

On Mar 9, 2011, at 7:11 PM, John McClernan wrote: > Bruce, > I have a 9.0.4 CD. Wanna buy it? Thanks but no thanks...then I'll have two I can put carefully away so I won't lose them 8-P -- Bruce Johnson "Wherever you go, there you are" B. Banzai, PhD -- You received this message because yo

Re: Bwahahahaha!!!

Bruce, I have a 9.0.4 CD. Wanna buy it? Cheers, John On Mar 9, 2011, at 6:13 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: > > On Mar 9, 2011, at 3:52 PM, J. R. Rosen wrote: > >> So does this mean that you can run Classic on an Intel iMac? Is that what >> I'm understanding here? Are you kidding? > > You can ru

Re: G4 iMac USB ports dead

There wasn't any voltage going to the ports. The hard drive has been pulled and installed in an external case and will be hooked up to a G3 iMac DV until my brother decodes to get either a new iMac or a Mac Mini. Thanks for all the info. -- Sincerely, Dennis B. Swaney "Windows is a command-li

Re: Bwahahahaha!!!

On Mar 9, 2011, at 4:13 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: > You can run OS X 7.5.2 through 9.0.4 using Sheepshaver > and someday I'll get it running again on my > new iMac when I find where I carefully stored my OS 9.0.4 cd ;-) Here's the proof:

Re: Bwahahahaha!!!

On Mar 9, 2011, at 4:52 PM, J. R. Rosen wrote: > So does this mean that you can run Classic on an Intel iMac? Is that what > I'm understanding here? Are you kidding? By the way, here's my iMac running OS 9 via SheepShaver: http://www.flickr.com/photos/obi1kenobi1/5513549740/ http://www.flick

Re: Bwahahahaha!!!

On Mar 9, 2011, at 3:52 PM, J. R. Rosen wrote: > So does this mean that you can run Classic on an Intel iMac? Is that what > I'm understanding here? Are you kidding? You can run OS X 7.5.2 through 9.0.4 using Sheepshaver and someday I'll get it running again o

Re: Bwahahahaha!!!

On Mar 9, 2011, at 4:52 PM, J. R. Rosen wrote: > So does this mean that you can run Classic on an Intel iMac? Is that what > I'm understanding here? Are you kidding? If you are trying to run classic applications on an Intel Mac, why bother with emulating a PC emulating a Mac emulating OS 9?

Re: Bwahahahaha!!!

So does this mean that you can run Classic on an Intel iMac? Is that what I'm understanding here? Are you kidding? On Mar 9, 2011, at 4:45 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: I'll take a moment of mad doctor exhultation: I succeeded in getting OS X 10.4 running on my new 27" iMac!

Re: Upgrading imac, G5 or Intel?

Not necessarily. That's just the vent that prevents explosions. On Mar 7, 2011 5:04 PM, "Jonas Ulrich" wrote: > If you open up the first generation G5 iMac, you original capacitors are all > stamped with a "K". If they are stamped with something else, they've been > replaced. I've seen ones stampe

Re: iMac G3 processor swap? 500 up to 600 Mhz...

Those 2 revisions are similar, as long as the 2 have nearly or exactly identical components such as firewire, ability for airport, basically as long as the 2 logic boards look the same, then you're good to go. If you're swapping out on something that one logic board has and the other doesn't, then

Re: iMac G3 processor swap? 500 up to 600 Mhz...

Lets see if I can make this clear as mud. The bottom of the 600 Mhz iMac SE (G3) says: 600/GR/128/40/CDRW/RUltra/ 56k/FW/VGA/APR with serial number RN1093DVKLB The bottom of the 500 Mhz iMac (G3) says: 500/SN/128/20/CDRW/ULTRA/56k/ VGA with serial number P112513TLFB Good info? Yours, Zeke --

Re: iMac G3 processor swap? 500 up to 600 Mhz...

1. The multiple responses are great. 2. Thanks! I'm conducting research via serial number and it appears that both units were made around June 2001, with the slower model actually being a newer revision: 600 Mhz made in Mexico and the 500 Mhz in Korea. As a guess, the Graphite 600 Mhz SE was a

Re: iMac G3 processor swap? 500 up to 600 Mhz...

On Mar 7, 2011, at 12:56 PM, Zeke wrote: > I have an ancient 600 Mhz G3 iMac SE -- slot-load -- that I have been > using as an iTunes server for quite some time. (It was , also, just > fine for light web browsing.) Unfortunately, the CRT/power supply has > just gone kaput. > > For $40, I have

Re: Upgrading imac, G5 or Intel?

If you open up the first generation G5 iMac, you original capacitors are all stamped with a "K". If they are stamped with something else, they've been replaced. I've seen ones stamped with "Y" and "X". -Jonas -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for t

Re: iMac G3 processor swap? 500 up to 600 Mhz...

Yeah at least Zeke is only trying to move up by 100MHZ. I'd say it's worth a shot. -Jonas -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is

Re: iMac G3 processor swap? 500 up to 600 Mhz...

For example, I have tried to install a 700Mhz board on a 500Mhz iMac of a previous revision, but the logic board I installed wouldn't boot for some reason. However, when placed back into the original machine it worked fine. Maybe it has something to do with the ROM or components. On Mon, Mar 7, 20

Re: iMac G3 processor swap? 500 up to 600 Mhz...

I know that I was able to swap a 400MHZ board into a 500MHZ case. It's really not that big of a deal, just keep track of your screws. Once you get them both opened up it should be pretty clear if it will work. -Jonas -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a grou

Re: iMac G3 processor swap? 500 up to 600 Mhz...

I have taken G3 iMacs apart before, and it's all a risky business. Some work with each other, some won't even boot. It depends, though. A 500 to 600Mhz board will have a more likely chance of working with it's components than something of a greater processor frequency difference, just as long as th

Re: iMac G3 processor swap? 500 up to 600 Mhz...

You would have to swap the whole motherboard to do get the 600MHZ processor in the new unit. It should work, just make sure that the cooling fans line up and are in the same places in both cases. I think it's worth it. -Jonas -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Grou

Re: Upgrading imac, G5 or Intel?

I have just upgraded my 20inch iMac G4, up to 2GB of RAM and running 10.5.8. It is still a great computer and for my needs work and runs perfectly, not slow at all, of course no fast as the last iMacs. I even had to replace the logic board because the video chip failure, and I am happy to have done

Re: Can't zap PRAM

Dear Jack! The EFI firmware password essentially stops you doing any of the important key combinations at boot, resetting PRAM/NVRAM, single user mode the whole shebang. If your are screwed and cannot get to a DVD to boot OR you have forgotten your password there is only one way around it. 1. Add

Re: need g4 takeapart

iFixit won't have the manual for it. 2011/3/7 John Callahan : > > On Mar 3, 2011, at 12:53 PM, william wrote: > > Could someone please direct me to a good take apart instruction for the imac > G4. > > Google "iFixit. > > -- > You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a

Re: airport & bluetooth

Hello there! The bluetooth module is not compatible with G4 but your Airport Extreme card is usable if you have 1.0Ghz or faster CPU. Below 1.0Ghz just Airport card will work. Sincerely, Balazs Praszna On márc. 1, 01:39, WV Summer Lady wrote: > can I put the airport and bluetooth that I had in

Re: need g4 takeapart

Beware of the heat sinks. You will separate them when you pull the bottom off. They can become fused together. I use a knife to seperate them. You could damage the motherboard if you just pry the bottom off. -Jonas -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group

Re: need g4 takeapart

On Mar 3, 2011, at 12:53 PM, william wrote: Could someone please direct me to a good take apart instruction for the imac G4. Google "iFixit. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://low

Re: Upgrading imac, G5 or Intel?

> However, PPC Macs are a dead end, and getting deader every day; unless the > G5 literally falls into your lap, spend the extra bucks and get an intel > iMac or Mini. > > I can echo this. My desktop (PPC G5 1.8 GHz, 2GB) has been in once for the video chip issues (and should go in again) and it's

Re: Upgrading imac, G5 or Intel?

On Mar 7, 2011, at 5:10 AM, Mike Linnett wrote: > I think I heard that the G5 imacs can have issues with the capacitors on the > logic board, but I don't know if they were limited to specific > models/revisions. All models of the G5 iMacs were manufactured in the time of the Great Capacitor P

Re: Upgrading imac, G5 or Intel?

Just beware of the known problems with a G5 iMac. The 1st generation G5 iMac had faulty capacitors, as well as power supplies, and the generation after that commonly had video chip problems. If you can get a 1st generation G5 iMac, that has good capacitors, and a good power supply, hopefully one th

Re: Upgrading imac, G5 or Intel?

I think I heard that the G5 imacs can have issues with the capacitors on the logic board, but I don't know if they were limited to specific models/revisions. I'm not sure about the intel ones, or if they'll hold up to long term use (as the so-called "bad" G5 ones have had to). Having recently ma

Re: Upgrading imac, G5 or Intel?

I picked up an iMac G5 1.8GHz machine about a year ago for $300. It was a good buy then - heavy Mac compared to the newer Intel versions, but it has been in use everyday and I am very happy to have it. Bob On Mar 7, 2011, at 7:51 AM, Christopher Collins wrote: > As long as you can get a copy of

Re: Upgrading imac, G5 or Intel?

As long as you can get a copy of Leopard to run, the G5 should keep you busy for a couple of years. But I would be expecting a 25-50% discount over Intel. cjc On 03/03/2011, at 6:49 AM, william wrote: > I am looking for an imac newer and faster than my current G4. My needs are > not that great

Re: Trouble emulating pc software.

You could always try to use Q-[kju:] with FreeDOS and have a virtual DOS computer which will be slightly slower but it should eliminate the problem where the game becomes unresponsive to mouse clicks. -- C:\win Bad Command Or File Name C:\ -- You received this message because you are a member o

Re: Trouble emulating pc software.

Op 04-03-11 15:03, Bruce Johnson schreef: On Mar 4, 2011, at 5:23 AM, Alexander Blok wrote: Hello i have been trying to get some older games to run on my macbook but using boxer my game at some point doesn't respond to mouse clicks any more. Anyone else experience something similar with boxer?

Re: Trouble emulating pc software.

On Mar 4, 2011, at 5:23 AM, Alexander Blok wrote: > Hello i have been trying to get some older games to run on my macbook but > using boxer my game at some point doesn't respond to mouse clicks any more. > Anyone else experience something similar with boxer? You checked the web site, and emaile

Re: Can't zap PRAM

On 2011/02/18 06:58, Jack Hodgson so eloquently wrote: I have a 20-inch Intel iMac running OS X 10.6.6 and for some time now have been unable to zap my PRAM. When I try the four-fingered salute it just boots up. It's one of the first Intel iMacs - I got it about four years ago. Do you have fi

Re: Can't zap PRAM

If,by chance, you're using the new keyboard with it, the keyboard requires a driver, and isnt recognized at boot time. -- Bruce sent from my iPod On Feb 18, 2011, at 6:58 AM, Jack Hodgson wrote: > I have a 20-inch Intel iMac running OS X 10.6.6 and for some time now have > been unable to

Re: TechTool Deluxe Froze on Restart

dow. I don't care what munging DW is > able to do It's time to updated m'backup and re-initialize that volume - > lay down a whole NEW *guaranteed* *clean* file system. What Dan said...the purpose of DiskWarrior is to get your system back up to the point you can recove

Re: TechTool Deluxe Froze on Restart

at fsck didn't repair it, my trust goes out the window. I don't care what munging DW is able to do It's time to updated m'backup and re-initialize that volume - lay down a whole NEW *guaranteed* *clean* file system. - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey,

Re: TechTool Deluxe Froze on Restart

I wouldn't think of "Disk Utility" as liar, liar, liar just that it has done the best that it is able to do, and the drive "should" work know. As I mentioned before, Disk Warrior and TTP and just able to do more and resolve more problems. cjc PS I hope this discussion is actually helping peopl

Re: TechTool Deluxe Froze on Restart

On 11-02-21 3:07 AM, Christopher Collins wrote: To the best of my knowledge, Disk Warrior is able to do a bit more to try and repair the disk. Whereas "Repair Disk" is fairly minimal. Thanks cjc. That has been my personal conclusion from some ( very scientific ) testing. For example, when my

Re: TechTool Deluxe Froze on Restart

On Feb 20, 1:50 pm, Walter Sheluk wrote: > However since i don't have a Psychoceramic Emeritus designation i would > not know what to google about when my external firewire drives fails to > mount so i  just reach into my toolbox and use DiskWarrior 4 and/or > TechToolPro 5. > > DiskWarrior ( D

Re: TechTool Deluxe Froze on Restart

To the best of my knowledge, Disk Warrior is able to do a bit more to try and repair the disk. Whereas "Repair Disk" is fairly minimal. For Windows users, think of Repair Disk as CHKDSK and DW as Norton Disk Doctor. Prettier interface and a few extra checks and balances! cjc On 21/02/2011, at

Re: TechTool Deluxe Froze on Restart

On 11-02-20 10:30 PM, Christopher Collins wrote: It's all a matter of knowing what you are doing! True and in effect understanding the problem. Is there a difference in rebuilding the directory using DiskWarrior and running "repair disk" with Apple's disk utility ? -- You received this mess

Re: TechTool Deluxe Froze on Restart

Any utility (or program for that matter) that can write to your disk, can destroy your system for you. Whether that be TT, TTP or Disk Warrior they can all render a disk unusable. However, by the same logic, in intelligent hands, they can also save a disk and make it work again! It's all a mat

Re: TechTool Deluxe Froze on Restart

On 11-02-20 7:55 AM, Dan wrote: Tests are ok, but only *after* you've got a good backup. Those a very true words. Having said that i have found that when i can not boot up from my external firewire drive(s)DiskWarrior "repairs" what DW describes as "critical" directory files and the

Re: TechTool Deluxe Froze on Restart

At 4:48 PM -0700 2/19/2011, Tina K. wrote: The OP was using TechTool *Deluxe* that is part of AppleCare, which to my knowledge cannot cause harm. IN general, yes. And I have no problem with the basic diagnostic informations it presents. The problem is that most people reach for it, and thin

Re: TechTool Deluxe Froze on Restart

On 2011/02/19 14:52, Christopher Collins so eloquently wrote: Tech Tool Pro, like Disk Warrior etc are not toys to be played with by the less technically inclined. There are utilities that can destroy your system. If you don't know what they can do to your system, and you don't have a system pr

Re: TechTool Deluxe Froze on Restart

On 11-02-19 2:52 PM, Christopher Collins wrote: There are utilities that can destroy your system. How can DiskWarrior can do that ? In TTPro selecting wipe data can wipe out the data but what other selections in TTPro can destroy the system ? -- You received this message because you are a

Re: TechTool Deluxe Froze on Restart

Tech Tool Pro, like Disk Warrior etc are not toys to be played with by the less technically inclined. There are utilities that can destroy your system. If you don't know what they can do to your system, and you don't have a system problem, then you really shouldn't be "playing" with them. If y

Re: TechTool Deluxe Froze on Restart

On Feb 18, 3:15 pm, Dan wrote: > At 10:52 AM -0500 2/17/2011, Al Poulin wrote: > > >24" iMac with Snow Leopard, used AppleCare's TechTook Deluxe 3.1.3 > >on bootable DVD to run hardware checks. > > Why?  What exactly was wrong with the computer that you felt the need > to do this? Nothing wrong.

Re: TechTool Deluxe Froze on Restart

At 10:52 AM -0500 2/17/2011, Al Poulin wrote: 24" iMac with Snow Leopard, used AppleCare's TechTook Deluxe 3.1.3 on bootable DVD to run hardware checks. Why? What exactly was wrong with the computer that you felt the need to do this? Upon finishing and finding everything normal (skipped sur

Re: voicemail to mp3 and/or text (email)

On 2/15/11 2:04 PM, Ramey Wood wrote: Can anyone personally recommend one of the voicemail to mp3/text service/platforms? I do not use a cell. I'm expecting to align my use of a new MacBookPro (using PowerBook G4 and iMac desktop currently) and an iPod Touch (FaceTime and Skype) to approximate re

Re: G4 iMac USB ports dead

On 2011/02/12 10:31, Mystic Prowler so eloquently wrote: Just asking, Carlo, how did you increase the RAM readability to 2GB? I have an 800MHz G4 iMac that would love such an upgrade. According to Mactracker, which is usually pretty reliable, it looks like "support" for 1GB sticks of RAM, or 2GB

Re: G4 iMac USB ports dead

On 14/02/11 13:43PST, Carlo Piacente wrote: from the link I provided to you it looks like 1GB is the maximun allowable, you may try at your own rick/expense if it supports/reads more RAM My iMac already has 1GB installed in it, how about

Re: G4 iMac USB ports dead

from the link I provided to you it looks like 1GB is the maximun allowable, you may try at your own rick/expense if it supports/reads more RAM My iMac already has 1GB installed in it, how about getting it to work with > 2GB? -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group

Re: G4 iMac USB ports dead

My iMac already has 1GB installed in it, how about getting it to work with 2GB? On Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 6:18 PM, Carlo Piacente wrote: > hello Mystic, it looks like you can increase up to 1GB > > browse more over here > regards, carlo > > iMac G4 RAM

Re: G4 iMac USB ports dead

hello Mystic, it looks like you can increase up to 1GB browse more over here regards, carlo iMac G4 RAM On Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 6:31 PM, Mystic Prowler wrote: > Just asking, Carlo, how did you increase the RAM readability to 2GB

Re: G4 iMac USB ports dead

On Feb 12, 9:03 am, N.Shani wrote: > > There is no such thing as dry solder joints. You should perhaps check your facts before making claims. While I doubt there is a dry joint (haven't seen one in a Mac in a long time), it *is* a possibility. > Most

Re: G4 iMac USB ports dead

As a professional and qualified electronics engineer of 15 years, I can confirm that YOU are most certainly wrong. People cone here for help not misinformation. On Feb 12, 2:03 pm, "N.Shani" wrote: > There is no such thing as dry solder joints. > > Naftali > > > > > On Feb 11, 5:09 pm, "Dennis B.

Re: G4 iMac USB ports dead

Thanks for your info everybody. I'm going to take it to our User Group's Tech to open the case and see if anything can be done. Since the price of a new logic board is a good portion of the current Mac Mini's price, we'll probably end up just pulling the HD. -- Sincerely, Dennis B. Swaney "W

Re: Multiple Printers

On Feb 12, 2011, at 12:10 PM, Amanda Ward wrote: That got me started, kind of. I swapped my internet connection to Airport via my phone's hotspot feature and moved it to the top of the list. Now I can connect the cat-5 cable and still have the internet. However... I can't print unless I tur

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