Can't start up from install DVD

Hi,
When I use Disk Utilities to verify my hard drive (Macbook, OS 10.6.8) it tells me it needs to be repaired. When I try to boot up from the install DVD to make repairs it (eventually) goes to an error window saying I need to restart my computer. In other words it won't boot up from the DVD. I've tried selecting the DVD using 'Option' on start up, but that doesn't work either. Any ideas?

Hi, thanks for the advice. I've tried the pram reset but it made no difference. I'm not sure what the smc reset is, or how to do it. Can you enlighten me? I'll try the boot in safe mode also.

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#1 If your getting that kind of message from Onyx make sure you have your data backed up before you do any kind of repairs. If you have an issue with the formatting of the drive (which is one of the triggers in Onyx that gives you that message) then you need to backup your data ASAP. Repairs can actually make things worse with certain kinds of drive issues. So backup now.
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If so this sounds like a keyboard issue. I would try a USB keyboard or put some REALLY fresh batteries in the your current one. Like just bought from a store that doesn't keep batteries sitting in the back for 3 months kinda fresh.
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By interpretation I take it that your machine is an iMac? If so, it should look something like this one -
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• If you have any USB device(s) connnected (including a printer, modem, drive, or any device) other than the keyboard and mouse? If so, try disconnecting those.
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Steve Anderson <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
From: Steve Anderson <[email protected]>
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