10.5.2 Updated and now won't Re-Boot

I decided to check for updates last night (approx 10:45pm PST), found the new 10.5.2 update. Downloaded the update, the computer asked for re-start, selected restart button. The computer did some processing prior to shutting off, it shut off, then restarted. Now all I get is the white screen intro with the grey apple and the little circular 'rotating' boot-up processing icon. This has gone on now for about 7 hours since beginning last night without shutting off. I shut it off this morning, waited for about thirty minutes, then restarted. I get the same intro white screen with the grey apple and the little circular 'rotating' boot-up processing icon.
I think the 10.5.2 update was corrupted and destroyed my operating system program. *Now my computer WON'T Reboot*, I'm mad and frustrated, just bought two months ago, it's my first MAC. The darn thing is BROKEN and apple broke it!!! Will warranty support cover this? Is there anything I can do to fix and avoid Apple making the situation worse, like taking my computer pretending to fix it and return an old/pre-used remanuf. one to me? I just want my computer back prior to this 10.5.2 update!!!!!

I've tried searching for a solution but haven't been able to find anything. I downloaded the 10.5.2 software upgrade through the software updater, it logged out of the desktop view of OS X, went to the install screen, and an error message popped up telling me that the installation failed and that the computer needed to be restarted.
After the restart, the Intel Macbook now hangs on the grey apple-logo screen (i'm letting it run at about 45 minutes now because the progress circle is continuing to spin). Here's what I've tried to do thus far:
-gone into single user mode and ran /sbin/fsck -fy (it came back okay; rebooted)
-tried to boot in safe mode (with the shift key) with no success
I am running a 2.0 GHz Intel Macbook (1st generation) with 1 Gb RAM on 10.5.1 (but unclear which version as of now...)
Reinstalling the OS would be the absolute final option for me since I do not want to lose data on this machine.

Similar Messages

  • HT1212 Forgot pass code so I backed up, updated and now won't restore because icloud is open. I cant get in to turn it off! Help

    Forgot pass code so I backed up, updated and now won't restore because icloud is open. I cant get in to turn it off! Help

    Hi NWL1,
    Thanks for the question. If I understand correctly, the iPhone won't update and is stuck. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help you resolve or isolate the issue.
    If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    Have a great day,
    Mario

  • Mozilla just did an update and now won't connect to "proxy servers"

    Mozilla just did an update and now won't connect to "proxy servers".
    == This happened ==
    Every time Firefox opened

    Maybe this article will help: [[Cannot connect after upgrading Firefox]]

  • My Ipod updated and now won't work

    Pior to this, it was working fine. I connected my Ipod and as usual Itunes sync'd and advised that there was a software update. I updated the software and it installed and now my Ipod won't work. It had a darkened screen with the battery showing, the date on top has changed by skip forward a day, the spoked wheel showing processing is displayed but isn't moving. It seems to be frozen and not responsive to any touch. I tried to reset it as per the website by holding the on/home button for 10secs and it kepted getting locked onto the apple logo and nothing else. I restored it and it took ages and appeared with the same screen and then it seemed to come good. Except all my music and photos are gone and its now frozen on the music screen with no options, just a white screen. It chimes like its on the charger and displays the charging icon on the top, even when its not plugged in. It won't reset again either (home/on) it's just staying on that screen.
    I only just got it in Sept 10 so its only four months old and this only started happening after the update to 4.2.1. What's going on?

    Welcome to the discussions,
    try to connect in recovery mode, shown here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
    Then restore "as new ipod" without using the last backup to restore your data and settings from, it may contain corrupt data.

  • IPod tough quit during update and now won't turn on or sync up

    I was doing the recommened os6 update on my daughters IPOD touch last night and during the update it went to a light blue screen and now it won't do anything.  When I hook it up to the computer it won't turn on it and it doesn't show up on itunes.  I did the power/home button reboot and it still comes up with a blue screen.

    Try:
    - iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
    - Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
    How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
    - If not successful and you can't fully turn the iPod fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
    - If still not successful that indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

  • My photos were updated and now won't open, My photos were updated and now won't open

    I loaded photos and the message popped up to upgrade them in order to save them.  I hit "ok", and now the library won't open with the message to use the latest version.  I currently have 8.1.2.  Is there a newer version that works with OS 10.6.8 ?  If so where do I find it ? If not, how do I open the library?
      Thanks.

    Apply the two fixes below in order as needed:
    Fix #1
    1 - launch iPhoto with the Command+Option keys held down and rebuild the library.
    iPhoto 8 (09) and earlier- run the options indicated
    iPhoto 9 (11) and later- run  Option #4 to rebuild the database
    Fix #2
    Using iPhoto Library Manager  to Rebuild Your iPhoto Library
    1 - download iPhoto Library Manager (iPhoto 8 or earlier or IPhoto 11 and later) and launch.
    2 - click on the Add Library button and select the library you want to add in the selection window..
    3 - Now that the library is listed in the left hand pane of iPLM, click on your library and go to the
    File ➙ Rebuild Library (iPhoto 8 or earlier)
    or
    Library ➙ Rebuild Library (iPhoto 9 or later)
    menu option to rebuild the library.
    4 - In the next  window name the new library and select the location you want it to be placed.
    5 - Click on the Create button.
    Note: This creates a new library based on the LIbraryData.xml file in the library and will recover Events, Albums, keywords, titles and comments.  However, books, calendars, cards and slideshows will be lost. The original library will be left untouched for further attempts at fixing the problem or in case the rebuilt library is not satisfactory.
    OT

  • Itunes just updated and now won't open due to a msvcr issue.  Help?

    I allowed iTunes to perform an update this afternoon.  Eventually, I noticed that there was an error message for the update.  After several failed attempts to restart and complete the update, a message window suggested reloading iTunes, which I did.  Now iTunes will not open.  I get an error message that the problem is due to MSVCR80.dll.  Several reboots have accomplished nothing.  How can I fix the problem?  This is in Windows XP.  Thanks.

    The first thing to do when something was working and suddenly stops is to reset the preferences: How to Reset Photoshop CS6’s Preferences File | The Complete Picture with Julieanne Kost | Adobe TV

  • Updating to IOS 5 won't update and now won't restore my backup.

    After creating a backup of my ipod touch and then updating it. It failed the update then saids it needs to restore and saids it cannot restore. Now I cannot update or restore. Anyone have ideas?

    reset your ipod touch by click and hold home button and sleep/wake up mode for 10seconds.. then try again

  • Iphone 3gs updated and now won't activate

    Recently got iphone 3gs second hand and when I updated it on itunes via computer, it says it can't be activated because the 'server is temporarily unavailable' and on itunes on the computer it says the sim cant be recognised.. What do I do? Tried updating through wifi too, also says server isn't available.

    Check this out
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4242
    If nothing works, make an appointment at a Genius bar in Apple store.

  • Z87M Gaming Mobo - BIOS Update and now won't post

    Hello all...
    Firstly I have had a read through the messages here and it is looking like I may have damaged the board by attempting a BIOS update using the update tool in the BIOS!? 
    Anyhow here is what happened......
    I setup my system below and everything was booting happily with no problems at all.
    I could not seem to get my SSD to be recognised by the mobo (windows install could see the SSD but could not install OS as mobo controller did not recognise it).  I downloaded the 1.2 version of the mobo BIOS, extracted this to USB drive and used the update feature in the BIOS to flash.
    I selected the option for BIOS and Management Engine and the BIOS upgrade reported successfully flashed. The PC re-stared successfully a couple of times but on 1 boot it said it was updating or flashing the Management Engine, a percentage bar completed and that was the last time the PC booted successfully. 
    I have tried clearing the CMOS using the CMOS clear button and the CMOS jumper but this has made no difference.
    The power is there and the PC switches on but it wont post and is showing nothing on the debug LED's.
    I have tried removing all components but same outcome.
    The PSU is brand new and the fact that everything was working fine before the flash update (including the Gskill RAM btw) I feel the flash has caused this.
    However, I would very much appreciate some advice from some experienced MSI mobo users 
    Thanks 

    Quote from: Svet on 26-May-14, 20:53:16
    remove power cord from the PSU and do >>Clear CMOS Guide<< again
    then try to boot with barabone setup
    I did try this with just the board and nothing, no post at all :(

  • Laptop shut down during windows 10 update and now won't startup

    Hi, My pc shut down during the Windows 10 installation 2 days ago. Since then I tried to start up the pc, without success.
    I tried to press F11 during booting but the laptop just stays with a black screen saying "F11... System recovery", until I shut my computer down.If I press no key during booting, the screen remains black (with a bit of a background light) and stays like this for hours until I shut it down. I also tried to use the trick with holding the power button for 30 seconds when the laptop is turned off (I guess you call it a hard reset?), but that didn't work either.  What should I do to get back to the original Windows 8.1? I would like to use my pc again and if possible, to not loose any of my old documents.

      Hi , Thank you for visiting the HP Forums! A great place where you can find solutions for your issues, with help from the community! I came across your post about the Notebook, and wanted to assist you! I have looked into your issue about your HP ENVY 17-j000 Notebook and issues with it not responding with a Windows 10 update. Try performing a hard reset. When performing a hard reset please note remove any and all USB devices. Disconnect all non-essential devices. It should continue where it left off. Please let me know how this goes. Thanks.

  • I downloaded the iPhoto update and now it won't open the library on my external hard drive telling me it is locked (which it isn't) what do i do?

    i downloaded the iPhoto update and now it won't open the library on my external hard drive telling me it is locked (which it isn't) what do i do?

    What version of iPhoto?
    What format is the disk?

  • I tried to update the software for my iPhone 4S. It froze, and now won't turn off, or on, or sync.  Any ideas on how to fix this?

    I tried to update the software for my iPhone 4S, 16 GB to the most recent version (8.1?).  I don't know what I was updating from, because I can't access that, but it was whatever was installed on it (I got it about a year ago, so probably 6.something). 
    It froze, and now won't turn off, or on, or sync with my macbook plus, which is what I have always sync'd it to.  (I backed it up and sync'd it right before I tried to update the software.)
    Since it originally froze almost 3 hours ago, it shows a white screen with the apple on it and a line underneath.  When I try to sync with my laptop, it says it needs me to enter a passcode on the phone, which I can't enter because the screen is frozen.  So I'm unable to access the iPhone portion of iTunes.
    I have tried to turn it off, with no luck.  I have tried rebooting my laptop and syncing, but I still get the same result.
    Does anyone know how to fix this?
    I really wanted to wait to update the software, but I was having internet connectivity issues for the past 3 weeks, and Sprint suggested updating the phone's software.
    Thanks in advance for your help!

    Hi NWL1,
    Thanks for the question. If I understand correctly, the iPhone won't update and is stuck. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help you resolve or isolate the issue.
    If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    Have a great day,
    Mario

  • IPod touch 3rd generation crashed while updating, and now it won't turn on, and it wont charge or be recognized in iTunes; it's been like this for 3 days now. Please help,..Thanks!

    iPod touch 3rd generation crashed while updating, and now it won't turn on, and it won't charge or be recognized in iTunes because it's completely dead; it's been dead for 3 days now. I've tried pressing home/sleep buttons for reset but nothing works, I've tried using different usb ports to charge it, but nothing seems to work. Please help asap. ...Thanks!(:

    After charging the iPod for half an hour, see if placing the iPod in recovery mode will allow iTunes to see the iPod so you can restore the iPod.  For recovery mode see:
    iPhone and iPod touch: Unable to update or restore

  • My Apple TV stalled during an update and now just shows an image of it being plugged into a USB. It won't complete the update and does nothing when I plug it into my Mac via USB.

    2 Apple TVs. The first won't reboot, it stalled during an update and now shows a picture of a UBS plug. Ive tried to plug into my computer, nothing happens. At a standtill.
    The second Apple TV works but only if I send something via Airplay. The remote no longer has any affect. The light on the front of the Apple TV blinks when I push a buttom on the remote but nothing happens.
    Any Ideas? I am starting to think I need to replace them. Thanks.

    Ok, with itunes open on the pc, plug one end of the usb cord into the computer, but not connected to the ipad.
    now, press the power button on the ipad until it turns off.
    Then, press and hold the home button on the ipad at the same you plug the usb cord into the ipad. DON'T LET GO OF THE HOME BUTTON.
    Keep holding the home button until you see the recovery mode message pop on the itunes window.
    When that happens, you should now be able to restore.

Maybe you are looking for