On 20/07/2010, at 10:44 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote:
> > On 20/7/10 10:27 PM, "Pedro" <pfow...@iinet.net.au> wrote: > >> >> Evening all >> >> Am having some shut down problems with my other half's 27" iMac. >> >> 3.06 GHz intel core duo >> 4GB 1067 MHz >> OS X 10.6.4 >> >> Every time we shut it down (from the apple menu) the following happens, the >> screen darkens like a curtain coming down and the following warning comes up. >> >> 'You need to restart your computer. Hold down the power button until it turns >> off, >> then press the power button again' >> This is repeated in several languages. >> >> The restart goes as normal and with no problems except for the following >> warning >> >> ' You shut down the computer because of a problem' with an option to report >> or >> ignore >> >> Any help gratefully received >> >> regards >> >> Pedro >> > > > Hi Pedro > > What you've mentioned is called a Kernel Panic. > It can happen for a variety of reasons, both software based and hardware > based. > > First thing I would try is to repair Permissions from Disk Utility. > After that if still problems, reinstall the 10.6.4 Combo update from the > Apple download. > <http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1048> > > If you're fairly game, you can also work through Console (Applicataions - > Utility Folder - Console). That can sometimes list what is causing the > Kernel Panic and point to the problem. > > These three links may also help to trace the problem,... > <http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1392> > <http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2546> > <http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/kernelpanics.html> > > Kind regards > Daniel > > --- > Daniel Kerr > MacWizardry > > Phone: 0414 795 960 > Email: <daniel @ macwizardry . com . au> > Web: <http://www.macwizardry.com.au> > > > **For everything Macintosh** > > > Hi Daniel Thanks for the prompt reply, I have tried the repair permissions to no avail, I will try the combo upgrade next. The only software change I am aware of is Dropbox which apparently installs Growl without any knowledge. cheers Pedro -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
