HELP- OS X 10.5 on my 4th try and still won't work- HEEEEEEEELP

I have a 24" imac new version and a macbook, I have been trying since last night to install leopard. 1st try went well, I thought then I tried to use safari and email and I tried to close the application and re-open and it stopped responding. Tried to force quit, did not work. Restarted machine and tried imovie, tried playing a project I was working on... frozen red screen with buzzing noise, could not shut down. So I cut power to it....let it sit for a while and tried to restart again. Same issue again with apps not responding, so tried to re-install..... on 4th try now and still same problem. I have been reading about erasing the hard drive all together and installing fresh, but I am not able to do it- actually I am not sure how to do it as my leopard disk has never given me any options for install it just takes me through to the upgrade, how do I get to the option? I am really losing my patience and about to give up. As is stands now I have a macbook that only works if I do not close any applications I want to use and an imac that is completely useless. I am sure there is a way to fix it but I am not sure what to do please help.

Hi,
I think an Erase and Install is what you need to do. I did 2 iMacs today that way and they both work great!
It might take awhile, but it will save you time and anguish later - if you have an external hard-drive, go to disk utilities and "restore" to the back-up drive. This way you'll have a copy of anything (file, settings, app, etc) that you might need later.
Install you Leopard disk and begin just like you're doing an update. When you get to the screen where you select the destination drive - look on the bottom left of the window, you'll see a button labeled "Options" - click that button and you will be able to select "Erase and Install".
Good Luck!
Mark

Similar Messages

  • When I install, I keep getting Quicktime failed to initialize, reinstall.  i did this at least 10 times and still won't work.   Can anyone help?

    When I install itunes, i keep getting message that Quicktime failed to initialize, reinstall itunes.   I did this at least 15 times and it will not work.   Can anyone help me?

    This forum is for questions from those managing sites on iTunes U, Apple's service for colleges and universities to post educational material in the iTunes Store. You'll be most likely to get help with this issue if you ask in the general iTunes forums.

  • I just downloaded Firefox 4. None of my bookmarks will load. They are all still listed, but they won't load. I downloaded 4 again and still won't work. I really don't want to go back to IE ...HELP!!

    I have Windows Vista 64 bit.
    I click on the bookmark and the address comes up on the bar, but it doesn't open. When I go to Internet Exlporer the website does work.
    In addition, before I downloadedI loved playing Yahoo gin. But the new Firefox does not load it.
    I love Firefox, but it looks like I'll have to go back to IE.
    I've downloaded Firefox 4 again to see if that helps. It doesn't.
    I'd like to go back to the previous Firefox and download that. This 4 is a pain.
    Can anyone help?
    Thank you!

    This can be a problem with the file places.sqlite that stores the bookmarks and the history.
    * http://kb.mozillazine.org/Bookmarks_history_and_toolbar_buttons_not_working_-_Firefox

  • TS1538 ipod touch is stuck in recovery mode and I have updated itunes and restarted computer and still won't work   HELP

    Ipod is stuck in recovery mode I have restarted my computer and I have updated itunes ...Help

    Try:
    - iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
    - 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 iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
    - Try on another computer          
    - If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar       

  • My ipod touch 4th generation will not charge or cut on? can you please tell me whats wrong with it.. i have tried the holdin the home and lock button at the same time and still won't cut on

    hello my ipod touch 4th generation will not cut on or charge. i have tried the holding the home and lock button and still won'ty work. i don't know what to do. can you help me please

    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 iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
    - If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.

  • I clicked update for facebook And now my iPod touch 4th gen won't let me download the Facebook app I've turned it on and off like 5 times and it still won't work can you please help me

    I clicked update for facebook And now my iPod touch 4th gen won't let me download the Facebook app I've turned it on and off like 5 times and it still won't work can you please help me

    Seems to be an Apple or FB app problem. Nothing you can do but wait for it to be fixed.

  • I was using my ipod 4th gen and it just stopped working..help plz?

    i was using my ipod 4th gen and it just stopped working..help plz?

    Try restoring...
    iTunes: Backing up, updating, and restoring your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch software
    If you can't restore the iPod...
    Apple - Support - iPod - Service FAQ

  • Hi, I was wondering if someone could help me, I recently restored my itouch 4th Gen and was then told to upgrade to itunes 10.6 now everytime I try and install itunes I get the following message, help please!

    Hi, I was wondering if someone could help me, I recently restored my itouch 4th Gen and was then told to upgrade to itunes 10.6 now everytime I try and install itunes I get the following message, help please!
    Error writing to file: C:\Program\Files\iTunes.Resources\de.Iproj\SortPrefixes.plist.   Verify that you have access to that directory.

    Error writing to file: C:\Program\Files\iTunes.Resources\de.Iproj\SortPrefixes.plist.   Verify that you have access to that directory.
    That one's consistent with disk/file damage. The first thing I'd try with that is running a disk check (chkdsk) over your C drive.
    Vista instructions in the following document: Check your hard disk for errors
    Select both Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors, or use chkdsk /r (depending on which way you decide to go about doing this). You'll almost certainly have to schedule the chkdsk to run on startup. The scan should take quite a while ... if it quits after a few minutes or seconds, something's interfering with the scan.
    Does the chkdsk find/repair any damage? If so, can you get an install to go through properly afterwards?

  • Hi, I am wondering why my iphone won't send pictures through messages, I have MMS on and I have tried sending it with 3G on aswell and still doesn't work. Someone please help me :)

    Hi, I am wondering why my iphone won't send pictures through messages, I have MMS on and I have tried sending it with 3G on aswell and still doesn't work. Someone please help me :)

    Hey lozza567,
    Thanks for the question. I understand that you are experiencing issues sending MMS messages. The following resource may provide a solution:
    iOS: Troubleshooting Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2755
    Issues with sending and receiving MMS
    You will need these to send and receive MMS:
    - An iPhone 3G or later.
    - iOS 3.1 or later.
    - A cellular data connection. MMS isn't available if you are using only Wi-Fi.
    - A domestic MMS plan from your cellular provider. You may need an international messaging plan to send MMS to an international contact. Contact your carrier for more information.
    - A roaming MMS when using a cellular provider's network different from your billing cellular provider's network. Learn more about roaming and contact your carrier for more information.
    To resolve issues with sending and receiving MMS, follow these steps first
    1. Go to Settings and turn airplane mode off.
    2. Go to Settings > Messages and turn MMS Messaging on.
    3. Go to Settings > Cellular and turn Cellular Data on.
    4. Go to Settings > Cellular and turn Data Roaming on if you are roaming on a cellular provider network different from your billing provider's network.
    5. Verify that you have a cellular data connection in the status bar at the top left of your iPhone.
    6. Go to Settings and turn Wi-Fi off. Open Safari and navigate to www.apple.com to verify that you have a data connection. Turn Wi-Fi back on to continue using Wi-Fi for other features. If your cellular data connection isn't available, follow these steps.
    7. Verify that you can send and receive SMS. If you are unable to send and receive SMS, see the "Issues with sending and receiving SMS" section, above.
    8. MMS may not be available while on a call. Only 3G and faster GSM networks support simultaneous data and voice calls. Learn more about which network your phone supports.
    9. Restart your iPhone.
    10. Tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings on your iPhone.
    11. Reseat your SIM card.
    If you are still unable to send or receive MMS, follow these steps
    1. Make sure that the contact trying to message you isn't blocked in Settings > Messages > Blocked.
    2. Go to Settings > Messages and turn on group messaging if you are sending a group message.
    3. Make sure that you are using the area code with the contact's phone number. When sending messages internationally, you also need the contact's international code.
    4. Verify a "Pay as you go" MMS plan has enough available balance. Contact your carrier if unsure of your MMS plan or available balance.
    5. If the issue occurs with a specific contact or contacts, back up or forward important messages and delete your current messaging threads with the contact. Create a new message to the contact and try again.
    6. If the issue occurs with a specific contact or contacts, delete and re-create the contact from the Contacts application. Create a new message to the newly created contact and try again.
    7. Back up and restore your iPhone as new.
    8. If your carrier has recently ported your phone number, the porting process may not be complete. Contact your carrier to confirm that the porting process is complete.
    9. Contact your carrier to verify that you are provisioned to send SMS and are in an area with cellular coverage.
    10. Contact your carrier to verify that there are no blocks or filters placed on your wireless account preventing you from sending SMS.
    11. Your carrier may require APN settings to be modified to use MMS. Learn more about when you should adjust APN settings.
    Thanks,
    Matt M.

  • My phone 5s did the new update and will not come back on. I already tried hard reboot still won't work. Been over a hour now. Please someone help I need my phone.

    My phone 5s 16gb gold did the new update and will not come back on. I already tried hard reboot still won't work. Been over a hour now. Please someone help I need my phone.   This phone is not even 6 months old been in case no scratches. This is driving me crazy.

    Connect your phone to a computer and restore your software using iTunes.

  • I need a help !!! Please  ,I dropped my iPhone 5 in toilet and I didn't get fast  maybe 5mins before I get it because I didn't notice drop it and it won't work now  it's almost 1week I'm waiting it  still  it don't work ...

    I need a help !!! Please  ,I dropped my iPhone 5 in toilet and I didn't get fast  maybe 5mins before I get it because I didn't notice drop it and it won't work now  it's almost 1week I'm waiting it  still  it don't work ... But when I plug my charger it goes light and show up apple logo and die again I don't know what to do and it's so expensive here at Japan pls.. Help maybe there still way to get it work again
    Thank you ,Rean

    At this point it's clear that it's been damaged and will need to be take or sent to Apple for replacement.
    Regards.

  • Updated iTunes to 10.5, iTunes won't work now! Everytime I open iTunes it just freezes and I can't click on anything. It says to take it out of compatibility mode and still doesn't work! any help??

    Updated iTunes to 10.5, iTunes won't work now! Everytime I open iTunes it just freezes and I can't click on anything. It says to take it out of compatibility mode and still doesn't work! any help??
    Thank you. Nick

    Okay, we'll try the technique from the following post. Be sure to be logged in to your usual user account when doing so. (Otherwise you'll be editing the wrong set of HKEY_CURRENT_USER keys.)
    Re: How do I turn off the compatibility mode for ITunes.
    Does that clear up the compatibility message?

  • Can anyone help me? When i try to download minecraft and open it up, it says that it gets damaged and it won't work

    Can anyone help me? When i try to download minecraft and open it up, it says that it gets damaged and it won't work. I have the Macbook Pro with Retina display

    Hi AMD2, This worked for me
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3241273?start=15&tstart=0

  • I am trying to set up my new iPad 2 and to begin I installed iTunes on my laptop and connected the iPad to the USB port. Neither Windows or iTunes recognizes the device. I did everything this site told me to try and still no luck. Help!

    I am trying to set up my new iPad 2 and to begin I installed iTunes on my laptop and connected the iPad to the USB port. Neither Windows or iTunes recognizes the device. I did everything this site told me to try and still no luck. Help!

    You will not be able to see what version you are running until the iPad is activated. It will be in Settings>General>About >Version when you can get to the settings app.
    The slider bar that you are describing sounds like the screen lock side switch and that has no bearing on setting up the iPad or connecting to WiFi.
    Why don't you try rebooting your router? Unplug it for about 30 seconds and then plug it in again and see if the iPad will recognize and join the network.

  • ITunes producer error 3000 character content of element "file_name" invalid. Can anyone help me out? This happens when i try and submit an epub file, i haven't had this before.

    Can anyone help me out? This happens when i try and submit an epub file, i haven't had this before. "iTunes producer error 3000 character content of element "file_name" invalid."
    This is the full message

    You really need to put your codes between the
    [\code] tags
    see http://forum.java.sun.com/features.jsp#Formatting
    for more infoCode tags might make it look a little better, but there's still too darn much code. We're volunteers, after all. It'd be a lot of work to review all of this stuff. Can you demonstrate your problem with something smaller? Learn out how to do a combo box with just a page or two and then appy that to your big problem. That's how I'd do it. - MOD

Maybe you are looking for

  • 6500 slide freezes when receiving SMS

    hi, I own a brand new 6500 slider, its only a few weeks old and it has a very upsetting bug. when the music player is on and the keys lock automatically (set for 1 minute), and i receive an SMS, the phone simply freezes. The keys are useless, the lig

  • How come my powerpoint app only comes to a page that says whats new with powerpoint?

    When I click on my power point app to open it the only thing that comes up is a screen that says "whats new with power point" i do not have any options to open a new template or create a new one. My Word app works just fine, but power point is giving

  • Error 12000 Can't register credit card

    I'm trying to make purchases in the App world and tried to register 3 different credit cards but getting error message 12000 and that my card can't be registered. All 3 cards are working cos I make internet purchases with them. Please what should I d

  • Return STO issue

    HI experts,                I was trying to configure a return STO scenario. I did the following :. 1. IMG -- MM -- Purchasing -- Purchase Order -- Returns Order -- Store Return For supplying plant Deliv doc type NCR was maintained. 2. Created STO wit

  • Can't match error calc. of rms noise error in NI meas. encyc.

    I get the 1 sigma STD based on Lafrance, "Fund Concepts in Comm. as sigma/ = [{2N (0.5kT)^2}^1/2]/0.5NkT where N = 2BW or = 1/(BW)^0.5 and whereas the meas. encycl. result is 1/[2(BW)^0.5] for a 2 sigma error. Can you help? wouldn't I need 4 1 sec me