HELP, my mac just hangs during startup

I tried to turn my computer off and it froze, i shut it off by the power butten.... I went to turn it on and i hear the startup bong, then i see the gray screen with the apple on it, the the little circle thing just goes around and around, it never goes anyplace else. I tried putting my os disk in...same thing happens. I can't get anyplace...what can i do???
HELP PLEASE

OK...update took it to the service center...it was a software issue, everything on my time machine was AWESOME...so they reinstalled a fresh copy of leopard and sent me on my way...I came home and reinstalled everything on my time machine. WHEW - we are back up and running and everything came back.
I swear - that time machine just paid for itself and is not consider PRICELESS.. I think everyone should have one.
so I just wanted to post an update

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HELP: Latest Security Update hangs during startup

I did two updates, the latest Security Updates for Tiger OSX on my G4, mirror door and also the latest iTunes. After all the downloads it asked me to reboot. Now I get the gray Apple with an endless spinning clock.
I did repair disk permissions via holding down "C" button and also did the fsck or whatever command in terminal mode. Still it hangs.
I'm desperate need of help here. I'm posting this on my iPhone, as my only computer now won't boot.
Can I go back to another version (Tiger only DVD) or how I run off the CD without asking for installation?
To make matters worse, my external HD took a dump and I lost all my iTunes library. All I wanted to do was update my iPhone to 3.0, and now Im just hosed.
Does anyone know if this update does this and what to do? Or am I just unlucky? weeping.....
please post solutions that I can easily access on my small iPhone screen. thanks.
-G4 single 1.25, Mirrored Door, 768MB RAM, 80Gb HD (8 GB free),

Hi applrob, and a warm welcome to the forums!
Does anyone know if this update does this and what to do? Or am I just unlucky?
99.9% of the time it means there was some pre-existinng corruption. I'll mention all the steps, but I thing the bolded end section is what we'll end up needing.
Could be many things, we should start with this...
"Try Disk Utility
1. Insert the Mac OS X Tiger Install disc that came with your computer, then restart the computer while holding the C key.
2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Disk Utility from the Installer menu. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)
*Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access Disk Utility.*
3. Click the First Aid tab.
4. Click the disclosure triangle to the left of the hard drive icon to display the names of your hard disk volumes and partitions.
5. Select your Mac OS X volume.
6. Click Repair. Disk Utility checks and repairs the disk."
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106214
Then try a Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at bootup), run Disk Utility in Applications>Utilities, then highlight your drive, click on Repair Permissions, reboot when it completes.
(Safe boot may stay on the gray radian for a long time, let it go, it's trying to repair the Hard Drive.)
The usual reason why updates fail or mess things up, is if Permissions are not fixed before & after every update, with a reboot... you may get a partial update when the installer finds it doesn't have Permissions to change one obscure little part of the OS, leaving you with a mix of OS versions.
Some people get away without Repairing Permissions for years, some for only days.
If Permissions are wrong before applying an update, you could get mixed OS versions, if Directory is the slightest messed up, who knows!
If many Permission are repaired, or any Directory errors are found, you may need to re-apply some the latest/biggest updates.
May even need to do an Archive and Install if you have room on the HD, but saves all your files and gives a new OS...
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107120
I only use Software Update to see what is needed, then get them for real via...
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
That way I can wait a week or so, check the forums for potential problems, and get Permissions & such in order before installing.
*If all the above fails, then it appears to be time for a relatively painless Archive & Install, which gives you a new/old OS, but can preserve all your files, pics, music, settings, etc., as long as you have plenty of free disk space and no Disk corruption, and is relatively quick & painless...*
*http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107120*
*Just be sure to select Preserve Users & Settings.*

Sever hangs during startup with registration of some servlets

          Sever hangs during startup if some specific servlets are being registered.
          The same servlets go OK in windows environment.
          It's an AIX 4.3.3 with jdk 1.2.2 IBM build ca122-20001026.


I tried doing the verbose boot and a lot of codes started showing up. I don't really know how to read stuff like these but I've read 3 shutdown causes or something like that. And it disappeared to blue then grey screen then it asked for language selection, I clicked english, then it says, if you want to fix your disk click DISK UTILITIES in the Utilities options. I did and still, didn't see anything listed on the First Aid tab.
I'm just wondering, what will happen if I reinstall my OS? I'll lose all the saved files and datas right? Is it like restoring it to factory settings and will just bring my laptop back to normal? I don't have any back ups for my file, is there any way that I could get some even if I can't access my desktop?

Mac Mini hangs on startup screen

Need help, my mini hangs on the startup screen the dial benieth the apple logo spins, but nothing else happens. I was having difficulty connecting to the internet before the issue started, tried to open internet connect, when it wouldn't open I tried a restart, now all I get is the startup screen.
I'm really concerned with un-backed up data, any ideas of how to get in and backup before making any drastic changes?
I can take to the apple store tomorrow, so I don't want to do anything that would potentially lose data or make things worse.
Please help if you know what is going on. Thanks.

Whatever else, do not, at this time, attempt an erase and install, since this would delete all your existing data in the attempt to get a bootable system back in operation.
Since your primary concern is your data, backing this up is the first priority. To do this, you could use firewire target disk mode if you have another Mac available (as previously suggested). However, if you do not have another Mac to hand for this, the safest way to deal with the situation with least risk to existing data is to use an external drive, preferably connected via Firewire, and install MacOS on that, then boot the system to it by holding the Option key down during startup. That would give you a booted system from which you can then examine the internal drive.
There is a possibility that your internal drive will then not be visible, which would indicate either serious directory damage or a hardware issue. Disk Utility can be used to check the drive if it is visible, and even attempt a repair if it is. However if it fails, you will then need to use commercial software such as ProSoft Data Rescue II (an excellent data recovery application) to retrieve data from the drive, or Allsoft's DiskWarrior to attempt a repair on the drive, being aware that even though often effective, there is a risk with tools such as DiskWarrior that in using them they can effect a repair on the drive that makes it viable again, but loose data in the process, thus backing up or retrieving data first is usually the wisest course.
As to the drive itself, it is possible the boot issue being experienced is due to a hardware problem with the drive which would mean a replacement is needed. This is not all that common however. It is more likely to be the result of directory structure errors, in which case Disk Utility or DiskWarrior may be able to resolve the problem, leaving the drive functional without any further action or with little more than an archive and install. However, not all such errors are repairable, and hence an erase and install may be needed.
One way or another, do not attempt to write anything to the drive or change any data on it until you have either retrieved/backed up your data, or decided not to do so. If the data structure is damaged, any and every attempt to modify the data on the drive can render it harder to recover data from it intact.

Mobile hanged during startup

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Mac shuts down during startup after removal AppleSetupDone in Terminal, can I fix this ? 'touch' didn't help.

Hi, first of all thanks for reading, and I apologize for fooling around in Terminal.
I followed a method to remove applesetupdone in terminal, in order to enter the menu to create a new admin account. I had done this before on a computer that was given to me and it had worked very well. This time it didn't, though. I know I used a different website this time, I'm pretty sure the previous one made use of sudo, this one didn't.
I must have done something wrong. Perhaps when I followed a hint that came up inside terminal that told me to load something, because what I wanted was impossible / read only.
In any case my MacMini (1.83 ghz, Snow Leopard) starts up and shows the grey apple logo and the progress 'wheel', then shuts itself down. It does not mount when I connect it to my macbook with firewire. I can still get into sum / terminal but I don't know what to do. I tried 'touch' to restore applesetupdone but it didn't work.
I would really appreciate any help.
Thanks in advance!

Humm.. you'll need to startup from your System Install Disc to test, repair or restore from Time Machine.
Some options for Starting up from your Install Disc include:
1. in an External Optical DVD Drive.
2. from another iMac in Target Disk Mode.
3. from a copy on a Thumb Drive or External HD.
It's to bad that you are using Time Machine on the second HD instead of a clone with Carbon Copy Cloner - Home or SuperDuper! that you could boot from for testing, repairing and/or restoring.
If none of the above helps?
There is one good thing about a Mac Mini, it is much easier to tote into the local Apple Store or AASP than an iMac. see > Apple - Support - iMac - Service FAQ

Power mac G4 hangs at startup with gray screen

Hello all,
I have a Power mac G4 - mirrored drive door model. 512mb of RAM; 833mghz - about 50+ gigabytes of storage remaining.
I recently starting using this mac again, here is what happened:
Power mac G4 was running 10.2.1 - had never been updated; it also was capable of running classic os9 (even though I never used it)
Started using machine again a few weeks ago; let "software update" install 10.2.8 update - everything worked fine
Put computer into target disk mode to transfer files to my new macbook pro (13") - using firewire connection
While trying to connect (migration assistant) - window froze will calculating the amount of space that the "user" on the power mac totalled - power mac appeared to be frozen
Did a hard reset / power down of the power mac G4
Upon restart, power mac G4 goes through all start up functions up to gray screen with apple logo (with spinning wheel) and then goes to a darker gray screen (without the logo) and spinning wheel
Dark gray screen with spinning wheel hangs indefinitely - I've let it stay there for hours on end hoping it will resolve but it doesn't
Here's what I have done so far:
Placed power mac G4 into target disk mode again in conjunction with macbook pro
I can see all the files on the power mac G4 (and have already copied them to the macbook pro) - so I don't think the hard drive is damaged
Disconnected all non-apple peripheral devices - only had a card installed in the back - but took that out - issue persisted (did not replace card in back)
Removed one non-apple RAM stick - issue persisted
Replaced non-apple RAM stick and removed apple RAM stick - issue persisted
Reset PRAM
Started computer in single-user mode
used fsck and tried to have system check/fix issue; no matter how many times I re-run the command to repair it never comes back with a message saying no issues found - instead it keeps returning with a message saying that the issue was repaired "system modified"
Started computer in verbose mode
startup seems to hang when this appears:
"/System/Library/CoreServices/loginwindow.app/Contents/MacOs/loginwindow: (ipc/send) invalid destination"
"LayState: cannot map display interlocks."
"/System/Library/CoreServices/loginwindow.app/Contents/MacOs/loginwindow: kCGErrorFailure: CGSNewConnection"
"Cannot connect to server"
"/System/Library/CoreServices/loginwindow.app/Contents/MacOs/loginwindow: kCGErrorInvalidConnection"
"Connection called with invalid connection"
Tried re-installing with system discs
The only discs I received with the power mac G4 when I purchased are orange and say "SSW version 8.6" on it" ("iMac Software Restore" and "iMac Software Install")
Computer does not respond when holding down "C" key at startup with either disc in the drive
When holding down "option" key at startup, the computer shows the bootable choices as ONLY the internal HD - not either of the CDs I mentioned above; I wonder if it no longer recognizes the original CDs because I updated to 10.2.8 from 10.2.1 before the issue?
I also have an install disc for OS X 10.4.7 - for a friend's iMac (G5)
When holding down "C" key at startup with the OS X 10.4.7 in the drive I get a kernel panic
When holding down "option" key at startup, the computer shows the bootable choices as the OS X 10.4.7 in the drive AND the internal HD
When I choose the OS X 10.4.7 in the drive I get a kernel panic
When I choose the internal HD the startup hangs at the gray screen I mentioned above
At this point, I don't know what else to do. I believe the computer is still good because I can see everything on it when I put it into target disk mode; it just refuses to make it through the startup/login process. I have read discussion threads that suggest re-installing the OS using another computer - but I don't know how to do that. I also wondered if there was a way to tell the computer to re-install the software using the original CDs - but from the command line (in single-user mode)?
Someone - PLEASE HELP!

Sorry, SU Single User Mode, OF Open Firmware as these 2 where mentioned before.
As a test, let's try disconnecting the HD & see if it booys to any mode without it attached.
It could be the User's files or login messed up, if you want to try something a little more desperate...
Reset OS X Password Without an OS X CD...
http://theappleblog.com/2008/06/22/reset-os-x-password-without-an-os-x-cd/
It'll boot like a newly setup Mac, but all your stuff should still be there once filling out the stuff.
Except you could just use Target mode and move or rename that file.

IMAC freezing, hang during startup, loud noise coming out from the speaker

I am using the iMAC i3 Intel based which i bought it just a month ago
Last week it hang, freeze just like that without me launch any application just yet
I hold the ON button for a restart, and it freeze during the startup
One more thing, sometimes when it freeze, there's a noise coming out from the speaker ( just like there is no signal from the TV )
Already sent it to the Apple Service Center but they tell me it is free from any error, but by the time i bring it back home, not even 12 hours, it freeze again just like that with loud noises coming out from the speaker.
Btw did i mention, sometimes there's also a screen distortion
Please somebody help me

I've experienced similar symptoms to the original poster's description. I have an iMac 27" 2010 model. This may be related to the following:
I've looked on numerous forums regarding the freezing problem I was having. This problem would arise on a wide range of systems.
Symptoms included but were not all always present - usually when I am loading the system with games/heavy load processes:
- Full system freeze, screen still on.
- Loud cracking noise coming from speakers (relative to what volume was at when the freeze happened).
- Computer asleep but I cannot wake up unless hard reset with power button.
- My screen backlight was also damaged (permanently dimmed) near the left side, and progressively got worse over time. This was fixed (replaced LCD 27" display $600+ and covered by my creditcard extended warranty)
Basically, what I've come to realize which has not been well documented as far as I could find relating to this problem - is that the system is overheating and causing these freezing errors (and LCD damage in my case). Prologned occurances could result in different system part failures.
How do you fix the overheating problem? Give this a try, it's worked so far for me and I've actually been able to continue video/photo editing without having this annoying freeze.
Search for and download 'iStat Pro' (widget addon that lets you monitor your system temperatures... compare it before and after the fix)
Search for and download 'SMCFanControl (a great little app that allows you to change your system fan speeds) - I did not know this was possible, and have never heard the fans go this high when it was being run automatically by the system. The fan's are obviously louder when set to max, but is well worth the system cooling results.

Error Sql-developer EA3 hangs during startup

Sql-developer 4 EA3 simply hangs while starting up in "startup pop-window" during task "Restoring Windows".
I've even restartet my windows 7, the problem still exists.
Have to use an earlier version :-(
regards Karsten

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HELP! Mac Pro Freezing on startup

Hi,
Upon startup, the startup noise happens, the apple logo and the spinning lines all come up, and I can hear the hard drive working away loading etc. Then, around the top quarter of the screen changes to a dark grey colour, and the hard drives go silent. It's been frozen on this screen for about half an hour!
The last thing I had done was install an update for Pro Tools LE version 7.4.2 from the Digidesign website, then I restarted the computer after install and it wont start up.
I have tried turning the computer off, both with the button and at the mains. I have also unplugged all external USB/Firewire devices, so only the keyboard and screen are plugged in, but the same freezing happens. Tried calling AppleCare but it's shut!! Can anyone help?! Thanks in advance.

I had a thought,
I managed to boot the Mac Pro in target disk mode via firewire and my MacBook. Everything on the Pro was fine until I updated Pro Tools, but now I have it running in this mode, might it be an idea to delete all associated files with the PT installation? Might this clear what I did (and whatever is causing this problem?).
I also read that disconnecting the computer for 15 seconds/pressing the SMC_RST switch might help. Tried both of these and neither solved the problem.
Thanks.

Help needed: Lion Server hangs during reboot (Symbol not found: _kCUIMaskOnlyKey)

Hi,
I not sure if this is the right forum but hopefully someone might be able to help.
Yesterday I was configuring my local mail system. (Local IMAP server and I checked the access from WLAN and Internet. Everything seems to
work fine until I noticed, that mails from my inbox would disappear automatically after a couple of seconds. I switched all mail clients (iPhone, ...) of,
sent a test mail - but the problem stays. I had no idea what was going on. So I decided to reboot the system. The system came up again and I logged in.
It looked like a fresh desktop was created and Safari wanted to make changes to the system. I decided to roll back the system and reinstalled it from
a backup before I made all the changes. After restoring the system hangs with the gray screen. I tried a reboot in save mode - same result. Then
I rebooted in single user mode. The file system looked OK, but I found many crashes in the system logs. Continuing to multi user mode did not succeed.
I received all the crash logs on the console.
Next I removed the disk and connected it to my laptop. I have extracted the last couple of line from the system log file:
Feb 26 00:58:44 localhost ReportCrash[55]: Removing excessive log: file://localhost/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/xpchelper_2012-02-26-005835-1_l ocalhost.crash
Feb 26 00:58:44 localhost com.apple.xpchelper.00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000[721]: dyld: Symbol not found: _kCUIMaskOnlyKey
Feb 26 00:58:44 localhost com.apple.xpchelper.00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000[721]:   Referenced from: /System/Library/Frameworks/AppKit.framework/Versions/C/AppKit
Feb 26 00:58:44 localhost com.apple.xpchelper.00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000[721]:   Expected in: /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/CoreUI.framework/Versions/A/CoreUI
Feb 26 00:58:44 localhost com.apple.xpchelper.00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000[721]: in /System/Library/Frameworks/AppKit.framework/Versions/C/AppKit
Feb 26 00:58:44 localhost com.apple.launchd[1] (com.apple.applepushserviced[697]): Job appears to have crashed: Trace/BPT trap: 5
Feb 26 00:58:44 localhost com.apple.launchd[1] (com.apple.applepushserviced): Throttling respawn: Will start in 9 seconds
Feb 26 00:58:44 localhost ReportCrash[55]: Saved crash report for applepushserviced[697] version ??? (???) to /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/applepushserviced_2012-02-26-005844_localhost.c rash
Feb 26 00:58:44 localhost ReportCrash[55]: Removing excessive log: file://localhost/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/applepushserviced_2012-02-26-00 3929_localhost.crash
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost com.apple.launchd[1] (com.apple.PasswordService[699]): Job appears to have crashed: Trace/BPT trap: 5
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost com.apple.launchd[1] (com.apple.PasswordService): Throttling respawn: Will start in 9 seconds
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost ReportCrash[55]: Saved crash report for PasswordService[699] version ??? (???) to /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/PasswordService_2012-02-26-005845_localhost.cra sh
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost com.apple.launchd[1] (com.apple.softwareupdatecheck.initial[700]): Job appears to have crashed: Trace/BPT trap: 5
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost com.apple.launchd[1] (com.apple.softwareupdatecheck.initial): Throttling respawn: Will start in 9 seconds
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost ReportCrash[55]: Removing excessive log: file://localhost/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/PasswordService_2012-02-26-0035 06_localhost.crash
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost ReportCrash[55]: Saved crash report for SoftwareUpdateCheck[700] version ??? (???) to /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/SoftwareUpdateCheck_2012-02-26-005845_localhost .crash
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost ReportCrash[55]: Removing excessive log: file://localhost/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/SoftwareUpdateCheck_2012-02-26- 003020_localhost.crash
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost com.apple.launchd[1] (com.apple.xpchelper.59000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000[714]): Job appears to have crashed: Trace/BPT trap: 5
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost com.apple.xpchelper.59000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000[722]: dyld: Symbol not found: _kCUIMaskOnlyKey
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost com.apple.xpchelper.59000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000[722]:   Referenced from: /System/Library/Frameworks/AppKit.framework/Versions/C/AppKit
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost com.apple.xpchelper.59000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000[722]:   Expected in: /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/CoreUI.framework/Versions/A/CoreUI
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost com.apple.xpchelper.59000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000[722]: in /System/Library/Frameworks/AppKit.framework/Versions/C/AppKit
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost ReportCrash[55]: Saved crash report for xpchelper[714] version ??? (???) to /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/xpchelper_2012-02-26-005845_localhost.crash
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost ReportCrash[55]: Removing excessive log: file://localhost/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/xpchelper_2012-02-26-005835-2_l ocalhost.crash
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost com.apple.launchd[1] (com.apple.xpchelper.00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000[721]): Job appears to have crashed: Trace/BPT trap: 5
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost com.apple.xpchelper.00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000[723]: dyld: Symbol not found: _kCUIMaskOnlyKey
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost com.apple.xpchelper.00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000[723]:   Referenced from: /System/Library/Frameworks/AppKit.framework/Versions/C/AppKit
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost com.apple.xpchelper.00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000[723]:   Expected in: /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/CoreUI.framework/Versions/A/CoreUI
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost com.apple.xpchelper.00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000[723]: in /System/Library/Frameworks/AppKit.framework/Versions/C/AppKit
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost ReportCrash[55]: Saved crash report for xpchelper[721] version ??? (???) to /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/xpchelper_2012-02-26-005845-1_localhost.crash
Feb 26 00:58:45 localhost ReportCrash[55]: Removing excessive log: file://localhost/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/xpchelper_2012-02-26-005835_loc alhost.crash
Feb 26 00:58:46 localhost com.apple.launchd[1] (com.apple.xpchelper.59000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000[722]): Job appears to have crashed: Trace/BPT trap: 5
Feb 26 00:58:46 localhost com.apple.xpchelper.59000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000[724]: dyld: Symbol not found: _kCUIMaskOnlyKey
Feb 26 00:58:46 localhost com.apple.xpchelper.59000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000[724]:   Referenced from: /System/Library/Frameworks/AppKit.framework/Versions/C/AppKit
Feb 26 00:58:46 localhost com.apple.xpchelper.59000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000[724]:   Expected in: /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/CoreUI.framework/Versions/A/CoreUI
Feb 26 00:58:46 localhost com.apple.xpchelper.59000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000[724]: in /System/Library/Frameworks/AppKit.framework/Versions/C/AppKit
Feb 26 00:58:46 localhost ReportCrash[55]: Saved crash report for xpchelper[722] version ??? (???) to /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/xpchelper_2012-02-26-005846_localhost.crash
Feb 26 00:58:46 localhost ReportCrash[55]: Removing excessive log: file://localhost/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/xpchelper_2012-02-26-005836-1_l ocalhost.crash

Had the exact same problem yesterday on my mid-2010 Mac Pro with OS X 10.7.3 Server. Formatted my SSD boot drive and restored via time machine and I had the exact same error.
Here is how to solve it. Download from the apple site the OSX10.7.3ServerComboUpdate.dmg. I downloaded using my laptop. Extract the dmg and get the pkg file inside. Put it on a usb drive. Boot your broken OS X system in recovery mode(option key as you boot up, choose Recovery HD). Open the Terminal(don't use the single user mode,the following command did not work from there). If your OS X installation is Macintosh HD type the following(assuimg your USB disk is called USB,otherwise change it):
# cd /Volumes/Macintosh\ HD\
# mkdir update
# cd update
# cp /Volumes/USBDrive/*.pkg .
# installer --verbose -pkg MacOSX10.7.3ServerComboUpdate.pkg -target "/Volumes/Macintosh\ HD"/
When it finishes reboot and your OS X will boot normally.
Hope that helped.

Cisco VPN connection just 'hangs', during connection.

Hello all.
I have installed Cisco VPN Client 4.6.00.0045, every so often when I try to connect it, it prompts for the username and password, which I enter, then it appears to try and connect but nothing, I have left it and left it for over 1hr at times, to see is its just slow, but nothing.
If I try and click on the Cancel Connection option, it doesnt cancel, if I use Task Manager, to end task it doesnt, the only way I appear to be able to 'get the system running' is by restarting the workstation.
My workstation is on a works network, other PCs are able to connect using the same VPN details, so it cant be Firewall etc...
My PC is running XP Pro SP2
Any ideas on what could be the problem?
Extract from a screen shot and logs belows;
Securing communications channel
Initializing the connection
Contacting the security gateway at xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx?
Authenticating user
Contacting the security gateway at xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx?
Negotiating security policies
Securing communications channel
64 06:46:59.335 06/13/07
Assigned VA private interface addr xx.xx.xx.xxx

Have been having the same issue for several months. Similar configuration with XP Pro (SP3 now) using VPN Client 5.0.02.0090.
When the VPN client hangs, the svchost.exe uses up 100% of the CPU and a reboot is the only solution. Sometimes it take 5 or 6 reboots before the VPN will connect.
If I wait long enough after the initial login, I can usually connect but this does not always help. If I wait too long, however, or run other programs before I start the VPN Client, it will hang. If the system disconnects for some reason, the VPN client usually hangs on the reconnect.
I've been looking for an answer to this problem for some time now and this is the fist place I've seen where another user was experiencing the same issue.

My Mac just filled the startup disc by itself, overnight!

Wierdest thing. I had 6gb of space when I went to bed and woke up to an error message stating my startup disc was almost full. I only had 96mb or something. Any ideas?

Simplest thing would be to do a search and find every file that was modified or created since the day before the problem. Make sure that you are searching everything, including system folders and libraries, etc (as I think that spotlight by default only searches for certain file types to avoid the clutter)
Also, did you leave an email program running? perhaps someone sent you a massive email?
Just some suggestions that came to the top of my head.

Forms runtime just hangs on startup

When I try to run any form, a blank "Oracle Developer Forms Runtime" window comes up and then nothing else happens. The same thing happens consistently if I try to run from a server with JInitiator 1.3.1.13 (or apparently any server) or with local OC4J instance using JInitiator 1.3.1.9. Other users can run the same forms from the same server(s). The problem started suddenly with no system updates that I know of between working and not working states. OS and browser: XP And Explorer with SP2 (but Forms behaves the same way if I try Netscape 7). Any Ideas...?
Sample Java Console output:
Oracle JInitiator: Version 1.3.1.13
Using JRE version 1.3.1.13-internal Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM
User home directory = C:\Documents and Settings\Test
Proxy Configuration: no proxy
JAR cache enabled
     Location: C:\Documents and Settings\Test\Oracle Jar Cache
     Maximum size: 50 MB
     Compression level: 0
c: clear console window
f: finalize objects on finalization queue
g: garbage collect
h: display this help message
l: dump classloader list
m: print memory usage
q: hide console
s: dump system properties
t: dump thread list
x: clear classloader cache
0-5: set trace level to <n>
Loading http://<server name removed>:7777/forms90/java/f90all_jinit.jar from JAR cache
proxyHost=null
proxyPort=0
connectMode=HTTP, native.
Forms Applet version is : 9.0.4.0

What happens if you run
http://<server name removed>:7777/forms90/f90servlet
Does the test form show?It behaves in exactly the same way: no form shown and Java Console doesn't show anything past that "Forms Applet version". I know that I haven't changed anything in my local Forms Developer/OC4J environment since it was working. I tried removing JInitiator(s) and having them reinstall automatically by trying to run a form and the download and installation worked flawlessly but it didn't help with the problem. I suspect that something in my Windows system is blocking JInitiator but what could it be?

Excel 2013 hangs during startup--Excel 2013 starts in safe mode.

All Com's disabled. Word, Powerpoint, and Publisher 2013 open normally.
Excel 2010 starts normally.

Hi,
Since you said that Excel 2013 can start normally in safe mode, then this issue seems to be caused by some add-in. Disable the add-ins to check the issue.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel-help/work-with-office-safe-modes-HP010354300.aspx
Jaynet Zhang
TechNet Community Support

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