HELP -- New to Mac and Can't Get Downloads (Like Yahoo Messenger)

Everytime I click on a download for mac (DMG file) it downloads as exe. I don't have the intel version -- just pure mac quad core. So how do I stop the exe downloads even though I am clicking on dmg file names?
God this is confusing!

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Help! New to Mac and can't get imovie to work

hi
i just bought a refurbished iMac and I'm trying to make/edit dvd's from my sony dcr-dvd203 camcorder. Since it says it doesn't support the camera I've tried burning the mini-dvd onto a regular dvd. but how do i import and save the contents of the disk drive so i can work on it?

When i put the disc in the drive it plays on the DVD player but doesn't comeup on iMovie.
Sounds like it is working properly. iMovie is not designed to to edit MPEG-2 content. Even if the DVD where in a camcorder and properly recognized, iMovie would have to demultiplex the AC3 content, convert it to AIFF and store it in a generic MOV file container. Also, since only about 6.67% of the video frames on the DVD are editable, the other 93.33$ would have to be converted to intra-frames before it could be merged with the audio. Even then, since audio and video of your original file was synchronized with each other spatially, offsets have to be generated to minimize drifting between the two tracks in a temporally synchronized MOV file container.
Am not trying to "snow" you here with technical matters but just indicate some of the problems facing users of multiplexed MPEG-2 (HDD/DVD) content camcorders. Some work well with iMovie '08 while others may have problems with a particular work flow or simply don't work at all. In all cases, however, you the user can opt to do what iMovie '08 may not be able to do on its own -- manually convert the data to a suitable format which iMovie '08 can handle.
As previously indicated, the MPEG-2 codec was developed as a distribution and delivery compression format -- not an editing format. It is well suited for delivery and viewing by DVD and Satellite because it condenses the data for compact storage or transmission via relatively narrow bandwidth. Essentially what you have to do is de-compress the data to a an edit compatible data format which is usually stored in files of much greater size. This means disregarding the original purpose for which the camcorder manufacturer specifically chose this particular storage medium.
What I recommend is that new users simply download the free iSquint application. (This is the "smaller brother" application of Visual Hub.) Since it is free, does not require any special codecs, and is very simple to use, it make a good starting place for this type of conversion. Basically, if you can get your VOB or other "muxed" MPEG-2 content file to your hard drive, you should be able to convert it for use in iMovie '08. Even in its default opening mode, if you drop your "muxed" file to the work area, it will quickly create a 320x240 MPEG4/AAC which can be opened in iMovie '08. Using the "Optimize for TV" option will create a 640x480 standard VGA display file with somewhat better quality. Increasing the video data rate increase the video quality even more. (Actually, you are not really increasing the quality here, but rather simply preventing the unnecessary loss of video quality.) In any case, switching to H.264 compression format could possible improve quality even more since this compression format is 2.0-2.5 times as efficient as MPEG-4 used above but increases the amount of time required for the re-compression process.
Thus, the paragraph above should allow the novice user to determine if his or her file can be easily made iMovie '08 "edit" compatible, as well as, explore some of the settings and their effects on the conversion process. Since the application is, as already stated, free, standalone, and easy to use, it allows the new user to evaluate the basic conversion process with only a small investment in terms of time. It also allows them to determine if they need or desire to invest money in more advanced programs allowing a wider variety of output formats, additional features, and the possible potential for even higher quality editing. This recommendation merely offers the interested user an opportunity to gain the necessary experience upon which to base a "more informed" decision regarding where to go/what to do next.

HT1203 i have tried this 6+ times to "How to share music between different accounts on a single computer" on my wifes mac and can not get it to work!! On my PC no problem but on the MAC it will not work, follow the instructions to the T but no go????

i have tried this 6+ times to "How to share music between different accounts on a single computer" on my wifes mac and can not get it to work!! On my PC no problem but on the MAC it will not work, follow the instructions to the T but no go????

It is almost as if the program does not exist on my computer. If I search for it, the only thing that comes up is the installer. I cannot find it anywhere despite the fact I have installed it numerous times, uninstalled it and conducted a fresh install, and the Adobe website checks says that it is installed.

Just bought new MacBook Pro and can't get FCP Studio to load on it. Any Help!

I just bought a new MacBook Pro and I tried to load FCP Studio on it and it says it does not support it. I use FCP Studio 2 and I need to use it as I don't know FCP X. Any suggestions. I currently have FCP Studio 2 on a 2008 Mac Pro with Maverick on it.
Thanks, Gale

Final Cut Studio 2? That's 8 years old...4 OS versions ago. Mavericks doesn't take FCP 7 into account, much less FCP 6. In fact, to even install FCP 6 onto the PREVIOUS OS, Mountain Lion, you had to hack the terminal, or install Pacifist and do some shenanigans to get it to recognize the installer.
In short, it's very difficult to get older, discontinued software to work on new computers with new OSs. If you need to use FCP 6, then you need to stick to older computers and OS's that run it.
It is on your 2008 MBP because, no doubt, you upgraded the OS around the already installed apps. I'm not sure how well it will work.

New to Mac: I can't get FireFox or IE to work on my G4

I'm new to Mac's and I picked this system up from work (old G4 they were selling) to introduce myself to the world of Mac.
I've been trying to install FireFox 1.5 and IE 5.2 to my Mac without much success. I run the DMG file and it creates a disk on my Desktop. I click on the disk for FireFox and a window pops open. I click on the FireFox logo and in my Dashboard the FF globe starts bouncing like it's going to open the application. After several minutes it stops bouncing and I have to "force quit" the application. I can never get it to run.
The same thing happens with IE 5.2 when I install it. It installs and opens a file menu with the IE logo in it. I click on it and the globe starts bouncing in the Dashboard but the application locks up.
I've installed other applications like iTunes and it works fine. What could be going wrong with my browser installs?
Thanks!

Hi tharmsen ,
Could I have something messed up in a setting someplace? Argh... so frustrating!
I wondered the same, but i never did get an answer,so i do not know.
I had similar issues with the 1.5 version, i certainly understand your
frustration, i wanted to send it to space!!! i had to remove it.
I am sticking with Safari which I love. Also if Debug enable in menu bar
Safari can emulate a few browsers.
just be aware that there are some issues with the earlier versions of FF,
here is an link i found when i considered going back to the 1.0.4 .
that i was trying to update.
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,123910,00.asp#
Just wanted to let you know.
enjoy your mac! & Apple Discussions.
regards, Eme
Message was edited by: Eme~~>>>the first time you run it, starts up, then shuts down then after a few seconds starts up again <<<as mentioned by others, also did the same for me.

Please help new to macs and my recently purchased power mac keeps freezing :-(

Hi apple community!
I recently purchased a power mac g5
Specs;
G5 power mac dual core (2.0)
Power pc 970 mp
Late 2005
I don't have an apple mouse/keyboard
I just use $40 wireless mouse keyboard.
Upon purchase everything seemed to work as it should....booted up, open and closing apps without freezing.
However I never had it connected to the Internet when I navigated through system.
I got it home and installed a 1 tb harddrive (WD mainstream desktop) from future shop. When I installed it in tower I had to buy a sata 2.0 cable as there was not one available for use. Booted up fine and installation went as my research said it should. Turned it on next day....
Tried to update iTunes and this is where it started actin up. First just froze had to turn off, second time wouldn't even boot up plus fans went into overdrive. Third forth fifth sixth boots fans sometimes kick in, now whenever I try to do any kind of action it freezes. (Only when I click something)
I read about possible power suppy issue, so I plugged tower and monitor into seperAte plugs,
They may however be in same circuit because they at in the same wall...would a power conditioner fix this?
Anyway still froze on any action tried...just opened disk drive...opened then frooze...?
Anybody have any ideas??
Please help
Not sure if this is correct OS ( looked up using serial #)
Max operating system OSX 10.5.8 leaporad
Earliest supported OSX version ; 10.4.2 tiger.

Sorry for the late reply. I want to thank you for taking the time to help me.
Not sure exactally where I could get something like this your speaking of.
Update; I have removed the harddrive and will most
Likely just use an external one, if the computer will even work.
I ended up taking it in to geeksquad at best buy, they had it for 3 days and also told me after the fact that neither of the techs working on it knew much about macs :-( needless to say I requested my
Money back due to the fact that the service I paid for could not be completed and literally couldn't tell me anything more than what's below.
They told me that they could not dock it with thier diagnostic machine, kept restarting on them and the one fella said it was overheating but had no idea why. When I brought it home again I tried it once more computer boots up to desktop as usual, this time had a asterisk window saying " the computer was restarted after mac OSX quit unexpectedly" however my cursor was again locked in the top left of the screen. Would not move, so I could not view the report, shortly after fans kicked into overdrive. I'm losing hope for this machine rapidly. I'm all ears when it comes to anything I may be able to do.
Should I try an actual apple keyboard/mouse just to eliminate that possible?
If you have ideas AWSOME, If not, no worries, ill take it into the mac store and see what they say
P.s the machine is clean inside little to no dust and the tech said he was going to clean it out, hard to tell if he did because it was clean clean before I brought it to him.
Thanks again for the help you have given me so far and in the future
I look forward to hearing back
Sincerally
Al

I have a new computer Window7 and can't get sharing for photos. If I reconnect to the old computer WindowsXP I can see photos. Is there a different setting in Window7?

I recently purchased a new computer Window7 and no longer can find or share photos from my library. If I move back to the old computer WindowsXP I can share photos. Is there some setting that I'm missing on the new operating system that is preventing the sharing of photos?

If you do not have access to the iTunes Library on your Old computer... or its Backup...
See these 2 Links...
Syncing to a New Computer...
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3991
If you do have access... See Here...
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
Or...
From your OLD computer...
Copy your ENTIRE iTunes FOLDER to an External Drive... and then from the External Drive to your New Computer..
Full Details Here > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
An Added Bonus is that you will have a Backup of iTunes.

HELP! Brand New to IPAD and can't get wifi

I was so excited to get my IPAD today! However, it will not let me join my very own network. I select my network, enter my password, tap join and it says that I have failed to join. HELP! Did I miss a step? Am I not doing something right? Thanks!

Start with a couple of simple things. Reboot your router - just unplug it for about 20 seconds and then plug it back in. Then on your iPad got to Settings, then tap WiFi, then tap your network's name and tap the blue arrow, then tap Forget this Network. Restart your iPad, go to Settings again, tap WiFi and see if your iPad has found your network. If so, enter your password and see if you can connect.

HELP - i am trying to set up my new ipad mini and can't get passed the wi fi network - it won't regonise my password - which is correct.

Hi all.
I have just bought an ipad mini - and just went thru the start of the set up till the wi fi - it does not reconise my password!! which is correct.... i can't go any further and am very stuck.... help please

Hi again.... i did restart the router - and still didn't like my password - my brother connected to the same network last week on his ipad 2??? Its my parents wi fi??? so can't look into it now - would it be easier for me to try via my PC itunes and do it that way ?? as i do not understand how to log into the rounter - sorry not a computer geek :-(

HT1222 Hi there just bought new iPad mini and can't get iOS 7 to update on it???

Help can't seem to update my new iPad mini to IOS 7 x

If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 7.0.2. The Settings>General>Software Update only appears if you have iOS 5.0 or higher currently installed.
iOS 5: Updating your device to iOS 5 or Later
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
How to install iOS 6
http://www.macworld.com/article/2010061/hands-on-with-ios-6-installation.html
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
If you are currently running an iOS lower than 5.0, connect the iPad to the computer, open iTunes. Then select the iPad under the Devices heading on the left, click on the Summary tab and then click on Check for Update.
Tip - If connected to your computer, you may need to disable your firewall and anitvirus software temporarily. Then download and install the iOS update. Be sure and backup your iPad before the iOS update. After you update an iPad (except iPad 1) to iOS 6.x, the next update can be installed via wifi (i.e., not connected to your computer).
Tip 2 - If you're updating via wifi, place your iPad close to your router to preclude getting a corrupted download.
How to Upgrade to iOS 7
The iOS 7.0 update requires around 2.5 GB of storage space, so if your iPad is almost full, you may need to clear up some space. You can check your available space in Settings -> General -> Usage.
There are two ways to upgrade to iOS 7: You can use your Wi-Fi connection, or you can connect your iPad to your PC and update through iTunes. We'll go over each method.
To upgrade using Wi-Fi:
Note: If your iPad's battery is under 50%, you will want to plug it into your charger while performing the update.
    1.    Go into the iPad's Settings.
    2.    Locate and tap "General" from the menu on the left.
    3.    The second option from the top is "Software Update". Tap this to move into the update settings.
    4.    Tap "Download and Install". This will start the upgrade, which will take several minutes and will reboot your iPad during the process. If the Download and Install button is grayed out, trying clearing up some space. The space required by the update is mostly temporary, so you should gain most of it back after iOS 7 is installed.
    5.    Once the update is installed, you may have to run through the initial steps of setting up your iPad again. This is to account for new features and settings.
To upgrade using iTunes:
First, connect your iPad to your PC or Mac using the cable provided when you purchased your device. This will allow iTunes to communicate with your iPad.
You will also need the latest version of iTunes. Don't worry, you will be prompted to download the latest version when you launch iTunes. Once it installs, you may be asked to setup iCloud by logging into your iTunes account. If you have a Mac, you may be prompted on whether or not you want to enable the Find my Mac feature.
Now you are ready to begin the process:
    1.    If you upgraded iTunes earlier, go ahead and launch it. (For many, it will launch automatically when you plug in your iPad.)
    2.    Once iTunes is launched, it should automatically detect that a new version of the operating system exists and prompt you to upgrade to it. Choose Cancel. Before updating, you will want to manually sync your iPad to make sure everything is up to date.
    3.    After canceling the dialog box, iTunes should automatically sync with your iPad.
    4.    If iTunes doesn't automatically sync, you can manually do it by selecting your iPad within iTunes, clicking on the File menu and choosing Sync iPad from the list.
    5.    After your iPad has been synced to iTunes, select your iPad within iTunes. You can find it on the left side menu under Devices.
    6.    From the iPad screen, click on the Update button.
    7.    After verifying that you want to update your iPad, the process will begin. It takes a few minutes to update the operating system during which time your iPad may reboot a few times.
    8.    After updating, you may be asked a few questions when your device finally boots back up. This is to account for new settings and features.
 Cheers, Tom

I'm new to Java and can't get javac command working

Ok first of all hello ( i'm new to the forum ), second i'm reading a book about Java and im trying to compile a sample code from the book, but javac command gained life and it's against me. So the book i'm reading is Sams Teach Yourself Java in 21 Days (YAY), and the code i want to compile is an application that works with another bit of code that mimics what a robot could do inside a volcano. So the Volcano program code is the following ( i'll post the robot code at the end of the post):
1: class VolcanoApp {
2: public static void main(String[] arguments) {
3: VolcanoRobot dante = new VolcanoRobot();
4: dante.status = ?exploring?;
5: dante.speed = 2;
6: dante.temperature = 510;
7:
8: dante.showAttributes();
9: System.out.println(?Increasing speed to 3.?);
10: dante.speed = 3;
11: dante.showAttributes();
12: System.out.println(?Changing temperature to 670.?);
13: dante.temperature = 670;
14: dante.showAttributes();
15: System.out.println(?Checking the temperature.?);
16: dante.checkTemperature();
17: dante.showAttributes();
18: }
19: }
Ignore the numbers they are used for explaining stuff in the book, and i din't copy the indentation.
So what i do is that i creat a file with notepad ( no fancy stuff only plain old notepad ) and i copy this code, remove the numbers and make the indents.
After that i save as .txt file with the apropriate name ( i know it's case sensitive ). After that i open command prompt and write:
javac VolcanoApp.java
And it tells me that "javac is not recognized as an internal or external command operable program or batch file".
I managed to solve that by going to the control panel and by adding to the system variables for my user in the path variable this :
;C:\JAVAJDK\bin
( C:\JAVAJDK is where JDK is installed)
And then i modified the system variables like this:
In the CLASSPATH i entered this .;%JAVA_HOME%\lib\tools.jar
In JAVA_HOME i entered this C:\JAVAJDK
Setting the variables like this made the javac error go away but now when i write in command line
javac VolcanoApp.java
It gives me this error
javac: file not found : VolcanoApp.java
Usage: javac options source files
use -help for a list of possible options
And then i read that i can drop my java file directly in the javac file. So i did.
When i drop my VolcanoApp.java in the javac file it open a command line window and writes a bunch of stuff in like a milisecond and shuts down. And no file is created.
I wanted to know what was writen in that window so i did it again and took a print screen and pasted it on paint ( it writed so much text that i only got a little bit but enough to see what hapend)
I read it and in the print screen it said it had 15 errors ( so far ) and then it point the errors with little arrows and there were characters that weren't present in the original code.
What hapend the compiler added wierd letters?
SO, my real question is, how the heck do i get javac working and compiling stuff properly?
Plz help i'm getting mad at this! ; (
And the code for the "robot":
1: class VolcanoRobot {
2: String status;
3: int speed;
4: float temperature;
5:
6: void checkTemperature() {
7: if (temperature > 660) {
8: status = ?returning home?;
9: speed = 5;
10: }
11: }
12:
13: void showAttributes() {
14: System.out.println(?Status: ? + status);
15: System.out.println(?Speed: ? + speed);
16: System.out.println(?Temperature: ? + temperature);
17: }
18: }
Again no indents and ignore the numbers. In the book it only said to compile the VolcanoApp.java , and not the VolcanoRobot.java
Edit:
I'm using Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit.
Edited by: BBlop on Dec 13, 2009 11:29 AM

guess what it says java file. So yes i'm sure. Sarcasm. Not the best way to encourage a total stranger to help you. Then there's
Sorry if i wasn't more clear but was that response needed?No it wasn't needed, but I'm not the one asking for help so I have the luxury of not worrying too much about it. It's extremely frustrating trying to drag relevant information out of someone, and makes one less inclined to bother.
Anyways, there's still nothing in this thread that actually explicitly says "there is a file called VolcanoApp.java in the directory where I'm running javac from" and I really can't be bothered banging my head against the wall any longer. You've made a silly mistake, or a false assumption. We all do it from time to time. My advice is, take a break, go for a walk and re-visit this in a while. You'll probably spot the mistake right away.

Accidentally clicked "Always save as pdf" for an ashx and can't get downloads to save as anything but that, regardless of whatever file fomat I choose from the menu/browse and request. HELP!

When I go to download and save a file with an .ashx extension, after downloading a pdf format file I accidentally clicked the "save all files of this type in this format." So now every .ashx download gets saved as a pdf, even though I have unclicked the "save all files of this type"...etc box, and actively choose a Word or PowerPoint or other format: they all get saved as pdfs and I can't open them! I tried going into the options menu and selecting "ask every time" for format of .ashx files but it has not helped. I have cleaning my cache and restrated my computer several times and it still refuses to download .ashx files as anything but pdf's. HELP!!!

thank you, Charlie!!!!!!
i'm so mac ignorant and have been learning a lot through my mistakes today! your solution also helped me get the fan option back on as well!
Thanks again!!!

Just bought new macbook pro and can't get iPhone 4s data pics, music contacts etc to sync with new device, why?

i have an ipad, iphone, 13" macbook pro and mac mini all whihc run fine.
i bought new family macbook pro today but cant get my phone 4s to sync its data ie pics, music, contacts etc
any hints please
Jim

Transfer the contents from the old computer to a new computer. With a few exceptions, i-gadgets are designed to match the content of a device to the content on a computer, not really the other way around. You can move iTunes purchases from a device onto a computer, but no music obtained some other way.
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848 - only media purchased from iTunes Store

Need help: my Ibook fell and can't get up! (screen dim, have run tests)

Cross posted from displays, but I have found it is not a "display" issue:
(also, not quite sure where this should "go", mods feel free to move to a more appropriate forum)
First: I have searched and tried several things...
OK, I took a fall commuting on my bike and my poor Ibook, nestled away it its laptop holder in my backpack, suffered the consequences (not to mention the road rash on my elbow and knee- but that is for a different forum).
When I pulled it out I found that the lid does not close securely. Then when I opened it I found the issue of the text being white and background as very dark. After some searching I found this to be the nocturnal mode and switched it off.
Then the problem was that the display was VERY dim. I can use the machine but it is like using it on the (near) lowest brightness setting. I hooked the machine up to the projector unit in a classroom and it projects the same as the display. So, its not an issue with the display itself (me thinks).
I tried to do a PMU reset (shift, control, option, power) and it seems to have done nothing.
Are there other ideas? Next steps. I can cope with the computer like this as it is generally my writing machine, but a fix would be nice. Also, I am concerned about whether or not it may be a logic board problem flesh wound which is waiting to one day die on me. I am doing backups often just in case...
Any help would be great.
Edit Update:
Everything has worked as normal except the display for the past 2 weeks.
I ran the Hardware Test Diagnostic Disc and NO issues were found, everything passed.
As there are no hardware issues found I am considering backing up and reformatting to see if this may do the trick.
Really any help would help. I am tentative paying for a fix as I bought it four years ago from apple refurb site for $700 and if it needs a pro fix I would consider putting the money into a new machine.
Thanks!
Message was edited by: Keith Martel

Actually, I don't think it could be the backlight because I can see the contents of the display without a flashlight. In fact indoors I can still see it well enough as long as the room is dim. And I can still back the brightness off a bit with the brightness adjustment button (F1).

Created new iPhoto library and can't get back old one?

I was importing photos from my iPhone to my MacBook Air and it got stuck on one photo and wouldn't move. It wouldn't let me quit the application so I had to restart my computer. When I turned it back on it told me it had detected inconsistencies and stuff, so I let it do it's thing, but then it told me that I needed to create a new iPhoto Library. I did, then the next time I opened iPhoto, it was on this brand new, totally-clear-of-any-photos Library. Where have all of my photos gone? How can I go back to my old photo library? Help!

Hold down the option key while launching iphoto until the select library window appears - how many libraries do you see?
Probably the quickest recovery is to restore your backup from just before you had the problem
LN

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