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2007 / Finder problem and applications quiting unexpectedly

« on: August 08, 2007, 05:17:45 AM »

As keen as I am to buy one of the new iMacs now, it would be a smarter move to wait just a little longer (October) and buy the computer with Leopard preinstalled, especially now that this system is running satisfactorily.

[krissel]

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2007 / Finder problem and applications quiting unexpectedly

« on: August 07, 2007, 06:07:43 AM »

krissel...

Yes, I did partition the new drive into two parts. One part is 60 GB and has a fresh installation of Panther, the other part is where everything else is going (238 GB). The LaCie is now my boot drive. In a few hours from now, Steve will announce the release of my new iMac    Soon after this purchase and when I have it set up, I'll reformat the drive on this iMac, reinstall Panther and it will become the family hack. As you suggested I'll reduce the load on the boot drive and install files on another 80 GB firewire drive that I have here. The LaCie will move to the new iMac.

Thanks again for your very helpful advice.

Dennis

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2007 / Finder problem and applications quiting unexpectedly

« on: August 05, 2007, 08:21:35 AM »

QUOTE(krissel @ Aug 4 2007, 07:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Whoa, how short on space is your drive? If it is very tight that could account for some of the problems you are having.
OSX requires a lot of space for swap files (like a few GBs) and you could have overrun that amount.

My 60GB drive is down to 6GB of free space.  Actually it had recently occurred to me that this may not be helping the situation.

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2007 / Finder problem and applications quiting unexpectedly

« on: August 03, 2007, 08:15:48 AM »

csonni...

Thanks for the link. I tried the contextual menu angle but no luck. I'll have to employ some patience and go through a process of elimination as you did.

At the time this problem first developed, I had just purchased a 320Gb LaCie d2 Quad external drive, as my iMac drive was running short on space. Anyway, I decided to install a fresh copy of Panther on this new drive and have now got it all set up so that I have access to most stuff again, apart from a few things such as Address Book. I'll now get back to hopefully sorting out the original problem.

Thanks again everyone, for your input  

DennisR

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2007 / Finder problem and applications quiting unexpectedly

« on: August 01, 2007, 06:36:37 AM »

Thanks all for your input...

Jack W and Johanbgoot....
I have been using Yasu but OnyX does appear more versatile so thanks for the tip.
I have tried rebuilding the Entourage database but no luck there.

Paddy....
Thanks for the links, I'll work my way through the suggestions there.

Krissel....
No, I don't have the tools you mentioned but perhaps I should invest in one of them?
I've run Disk Utility.
Archive and install of the OS may well eventually be the way I'll have to go.

I'm hanging out for one of the new iMacs that are rumoured to be coming soon. I plan to reformat the drive on this iMac as soon as I have the new machine. Pity this computer couldn't have remained trouble free for just a little longer...  

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2007 / Finder problem and applications quiting unexpectedly

« on: July 31, 2007, 08:05:57 AM »

I have an iMac 800 MHz G4 (waiting anxiously for a new model to be released) running OS 10.3.9 which has performed faultlessly until now. Clicking on an icon on the desktop causes all icons to disappear from the desktop for a couple seconds before they reappear. The clicked icon does not open. At the same time that this started happening, several applications such as  Word,  Entourage, iTunes, Quicktime, GraphicConverter, would open on request but then immediately quit. In the case of Entourage I am able to select an email but the application would quit as soon as I tried to scroll. Safari and Firefox are working as normal, as is Apple's Mail. I have tried repairing permissions, update prebinding, deleted Finder preferences, all to no avail. I have changed users and still have this problem. Has anyone had a similar experience?

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2003 / Third Party Utilities For Panther

« on: November 19, 2003, 04:21:17 AM »

Scott,

Thanks for that link....have saved it for future reference.

Dennis

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2003 / Unable to Repair Disk with Disk Utility?

« on: October 29, 2003, 06:09:47 PM »

Thanks Gary  

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2003 / Unable to Repair Disk with Disk Utility?

« on: October 29, 2003, 05:38:43 PM »

giantmike.....thanks for your response.

Which install method would you recommend?

Gary S.....thanks for your input.

I checked that thread and agree that I appeared to have quite a serious problem, but the good news is that the Disk Utility on Panther install disk #1 seems to have fixed it!
No, I don't have DiskWarrior but I think perhaps I will make it my next software purchase.

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2003 / Unable to Repair Disk with Disk Utility?

« on: October 28, 2003, 05:27:36 AM »

Thanks for your replies folks....

Thomas first:

Yes, I have tried using disk utility after starting from my normal drive, but am unable to verify or repair. Both buttons are dimmed. The dialogue actually says that you can't verify or repair the startup drive. I also see no option to "repair disk permissions" from there.
I don't know what it means to "delete Receipts", so I can't be sure about that.

Bruce:

I tried your suggestion and booted from the new Panther disk #1 and successfully repaired the volume (why wouldn't it work with the 10.1.4 CD???).

I then booted up from my normal drive (as recommended in the MacFixit article) and ran Disk Utility from there but still unable to do anything (and no sign of a "repair disk permissions" option).  

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2003 / Unable to Repair Disk with Disk Utility?

« on: October 27, 2003, 03:40:21 AM »

I have a G4 iMac 800 Superdrive, running OS 10.1.5 and today received my copy of Panther.

I decided to follow the preparation suggestions offered by MacFixit and check my startup drive for damage. I booted with the OS X install CD that came with the computer (10.1.4) and ran Disk Utility. The "Repair" button was dimmed so I hit "Verify" which came up with the following:
 
"Keys out of order"            "The volume Macintosh HD needs to be repaired".

The Repair button is still dimmed.    

Where to now?  Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

I really want to get this new Panther on the prowl!    

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2003 / MP3 Player Software

« on: August 18, 2003, 05:47:48 AM »

Yes, an iPod would be nice but my budget doesn't stretch to (Aus)$595 for the 10GB unit.

We, in Australia, aren't offered the great deals that you guys can sometimes get.

Shipping costs generally eat away any savings that would otherwise be made by purchasing from the US.

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2003 / MP3 Player Software

« on: August 17, 2003, 07:15:23 AM »

Thanks for your input giantmike and kelly.

The seller will accept return of the player for refund.

Now to decide what to get in its place.

Perhaps I'll just save my money and go back to whistling a happy tune!  

Dennis

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2003 / MP3 Player Software

« on: August 08, 2003, 06:14:59 AM »

Thanks for your input giantmike and kelly.

I have tried different things, like random play, but the best I get is occasionally the first two songs play in sequence, but then the player goes to stop mode and I have to start each song from there on.

I have decided to try to return the player for a refund. My emails to the seller (hotmail address) have so far bounced back. I hope this only means his box is full! I'll keep trying.

If unsuccessful there, perhaps I can sell it to a "Windows" user.

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2003 / MP3 Player Software

« on: August 06, 2003, 02:35:01 AM »

Any ideas please.....anyone?