IMac won't start up all the way

Okay, so I was updating the iMac, it was either on the quicktime update or the 10.4.7-10.4.8 update, I'm not sure.
When i restarted the computer (it prompted me to) and it started up the upper most bar wasn't there and none of the programs will start up and there are no icons on the desktop... Any ideas? I already started up from the install disk and repaired the disk and repaired permissions...

Thanks for your quick response.. I don't have a 6 pin to 6 pin firewire cable though. I can burn the file to a disk, the problem is in executing it, because the media doesn't show up on the mac, so is there a way I can execute it in single user mode via command line?

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IBook won't start up all the way...

My iBook G4 has been great. But recently, I've experience a little trouble. Sometimes when it starts up, it seems to only startup part way.
Meaning, that none of my external connections work (iBook won't recognize any of my USB periferals like my printer and external mouse... and unfortunately my wireless internet connection is supported through a USB port, so when this happens, I can't log on to the internet!).
I've also noticed that when this happens, although I get my Mac OSX desktop, I don't see anything on the top-right-hand-side of the menu bar. So I do get my "apple" menu, and Finder, File, Edit, View, Go, Window, and Help on the left-hand-side, but nothing on the right (display control panel, volume indicator, Date/Time).
So, sometimes I start it and it starts up all the way and everything works fine. Other times I start it up, and I can't find my periferals, and I don't have anything on the right-hand sinde of the menu bar.
I have tried troubleshooting on my own by running Disk First Aid (everything checks out okay), and verifying and repairing my permissions. Doesn't help.
Any suggestions? Hopefully I can get some useful advice on this discussion board. If not, I will have to take it in for service.
iBook Power PC G4 933 MHz Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Hi mac824,
It sounds like some system corruption.
Download and reinstall the 10.3.9 Combined update. If that doesn't correct it, an Archive and Install should.

My Laptop Won't Start Up All The Way Anymore

Hi, I recently took a trip and stayed in a hotel room. On the coach bus on the way to the hotel, my laptop (and iBook G4) worked just fine (but couldn't access the internet, obviously). Once I got to the hotel, I realized they had free wireless. This didn't connect very well, so I plugged it into the Ethernet cable they had provided in the room. All was going well for a while. Then I restarted my laptop, and it wouldn't start back up completely. I can see my background, and if I move my mouse to the bottom of the screen, the Dock slides up as usual. But I can't run any programs from there, and my desktop still has no icons and the top menu bar won't come up. It's as if the operating system isn't loading all the way or something. Please help.
And in case this helps any more, the last thing I did was install a plugin pack for Quicktime. I got these off of the Quicktime website, so they should in theory be legit. I'm pretty sure they're compatible even though I have an old OS (I'm still running Panther), because I downloaded them BECAUSE of their use in Panther. So I don't know if this has anything to do with it. Did I maybe get a virus? I've always been told it's highly unlikely to get a virus on a mac.
Thanks.

Anthony:
Welcome to Apple Discussions.
To reiterate what have always been told, it is very unlikely that it is a virus. There are no known viruses for Mac OS X in the wild.
Next, I don't think the software you downloaded is responsible for what you are experiencing.
First, try this:
• Shut down the computer.
• Locate the following keys: Command, Option, P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously later.
• Turn on the computer.
• Press and hold the Command + Option + P + R keys immediately after the startup chime.
• Hold keys down until you hear the startup chime for the third time.
• Release the keys and immediately hold down Shift key to start up in Safe Mode.
• Log in and empty Trash.
• Restart normally and log in.
If that does not help try Repair Disk
Insert Installer disk and Restart, holding down the "C" key until grey Apple appears.
Go to Installer menu (Panther and earlier) or Utilities menu (Tiger) and launch Disk Utility.
Select your HDD (manufacturer ID) in the left panel.
Select First Aid in the Main panel.
(Check S.M.A.R.T Status of HDD at the bottom of right panel, and report if it says anything but Verified)
Click Repair Disk on the bottom right.
If DU reports disk does not need repairs quit DU and restart.
If DU reports errors Repair again and again until DU reports disk is repaired.
If DU reports errors it cannot repair you will need to use a utility like Tech Tool Pro or Disk Warrior
A few questions:
You have an iBook G4. What is the processor speed?
How much RAM do you have installed?
What is the total capacity of your internal HDD?
How much available capacity/free space do you have?
Is your internal HDD the one that shipped originally with the computer?
Do you have an up-to-date backup?
Do you have the original install disks?
cornelius

G5 won't start up all the way with new monitor

My employer was getting rid of two 22" Viewsonic CRTs, so I figured I'd use one to upgrade my 19" monitor that's connected to my dual 1.8 G5.
When I connect either of the 22" monitors, the G5 won't startup all the way. It just hangs (although the mouse is movable) before the desktop appears.
Both monitors are operational and work fine when connected (via a VGA adaptor) to my macbook pro.
The G5 works totally fine when connected to my old 19" monitor.
Here's what I've tried:
• zapped the PRAM (numerous times)
• plugged the 22" monitor into a different AC outlet (in case it was sucking too much power to allow the G5 to boot fully)
• swapped the video card in the G5 with an identical one from the same model G5 at work.
Nothing helped. This is really perplexing. Why would the monitor keep the computer from fully booting?
thanks!

Might give a try with Applejack...
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/19596
After installing, reboot holding down CMD+s, (+s), then when the DOS like prompt shows, type in...
applejack AUTO
Then let it do all 5 of it's things.
At least it'll eliminate some questions if it doesn't fix it.
The 5 things it does are...
Correct any Disk problems.
Repair Permissions.
Clear out Cache Files.
Repair/check several plist files.
Dump the VM files for a fresh start.
As long as you don't have a USB connection in tandem with a Universal Power Supply, which can cause problems. Unplug the USB cable if you do.

Imac G5 wont start up all the way

Hi i have an Imac G5 iSight and recently it would not start up properly. After a day or two without usage it became very slow and laggy when i tried to reuse it, so then i just manually shut it off. i then rebooted it and a flashing folder appeared (this isnt the first time ive seen the folder) then i just shut it off and let it sit there for about a day, after that i turned it on and it would send me to the greyish screen as usual with the apple logo on it with a loading bar at the bottom this time. the loading bar would barely fill up and then if would just shut itself off. Could anybody please help me with my situation?
P.S. - i tried holding the comm+opt+pr thing as well as holding the C button down when booting up. its also running Snow Leopard

First, if you're running Snow Leopard, you ave an Intel-based iMac, and not a PPC based G5 iSight iMac. The late 2006 iMacs look similar to the iSight iMacs.
Here are some items to try:
Run Disk Utility to Repair the Hard Drive and Repair Disk Permissions
Place your original, came with the iMac when purchased install disk, into the optical drive slot on the iMac. Restart the computer. Immediately press and hold the C key. (If you have upgraded your OS from when you purchased your iMac, example your iMac came with OS 10.3 installed, and you're now using OS 10.5, then use the OS 10.5 Retail Install disk that you had used to upgrade your OS instead of the original, came with the iMac disk.)
Release the C key when the spinning gear below the dark gray Apple logo appears. Wait for the installer to finish loading. DO NOT do an OS installation. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears at the top screen, click on Utilities, and pull down to select Disk Utility. On the left side of the window that opens, select your normal hard drive entry (manufacturer's ID and drive size). In the lower portion of the Disk Utility window you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say Verified, then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.)
If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid at the top middle of the window if it isn't already selected. Now click the Repair Disk button from the lower right area of the window. If the disk utility reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk again, until no errors are reported. When that is done, click the Repair Permissions button to the left of the Repair Disk button you clicked earlier.
When that is done, quit Disk Utility.
If Disk Utility reports errors it cannot fix, then you will need DiskWarrior and/or Tech Tool Pro to repair the drive. These are third-party disk repair utilities that cost money. If you don't have them, Google them for more info. If neither of them can fix the drive, you will need to backup your data ASAP.
If that doesn't work, try resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
1) Shutdown the computer.
2) Unplug all cables from the back of the computer, including the power cable.
3) Wait fifteen seconds.
4) Attach the computer's power cord.
5) Wait five seconds, then press the power button to turn on the computer.
Reset the PRAM or NVRAM
Reset your PRAM. Press and hold down the Command Option P R keys while starting your computer. You will hear the startup chime. continue holding down those keys until you hear the startup chime a second time. Release the keys. If the computer restarts, you will need to reset your Date and Time. It might be time to replace your PRAM battery.
Run the Apple Hardware Test (AHT)
See here for running AHT for Intel-based iMacs:
https://support.apple.com/kb/ht1509
Good luck.

Macbook won't start up all the way, just gray screen then shuts off...

When I turn my mac book on, it starts up and has the apple logo and the spinning gear thing. then after about 30 seconds or so, it shuts off. I tried the install disc and held c, then tried to repair my hard drive thing, but it said it had an error like this: "the underlying task reported failure on exit" and then under that it said something about 1 volume like not working or something and that was in red. anyone know anything else I could do to fix it? thanks

Hey man,
I regret to inform you that I am having the same issue. And I have found that EVERYTHING I have tried has not worked.
You can try all the things that are on the troubleshooting forum right here in the support section. But it didn't work for me. I even tried some further stuff.....to no avail. Some poeple have told me that I need to take out the RAM and try switching that. Haven't gotten to try that yet.
But from what I can tell right now, I'm gonna end up having to loose all my data and send it in and get a new computer. Which I like the sound of "a new computer"....but DON"T like the sound of "lost data." I'm a writer and musician...and I've archived my files on that of my music and writing....alas, the mourning process has begun.
But I hope that you end up in better shape! And do let me know if you find anything that works!!

Start up screen is gray with apple sign and won't start up all the way

My girlfriends 13" macbook was running fine and then the internet browsers went down and she had to force quit everything. But when we went to go start it back up it went to the grey screen and just had the spinning wheel and didn't go any further. If anyone knows how to fix this please let me know asap.

Put your install DVD into the optical drive (CD/DVD drive) and reboot. As soon as you hear the boot chime, hold down the "c" key on your keyboard (or the Option key until the Install Disk shows up). That will force your MacBook to boot from the install DVD in the optical drive.
Or if you are running 10.7 Lion, boot from the recovery partition (Command +R on boot) and use Disk Utility to repair your OS 10.7 partition.
When it does start up, you'll see a panel asking you to choose your language. Choose your language and press the Return key on your keyboard once. It will then present you with an Installation window. Completely ignore this window and click on Utilities in the top menu and scroll down to Disk Utility and click it. When it comes up is your Hard Drive in the list on the left?
If it is then click on the Mac OS partition of your hard drive in the left hand list. Then select the First Aid Tab and run Repair Disk. The Repair Disk button won't be available until you've clicked on the Mac OS partition on your hard drive. If that repairs any problems run it again until the green OK appears and then run Repair Permissions.
After repairing use Startup Disk from the same menu to choose your hard drive for restarting from your hard drive.

My Mac won't start up all the way

if it gets to any screen, it's paw reset... So I reset and it won't restart.

Not sure what your Mac issues are but they're not good. Try these commands in Open Firmware if you have not already.
1. If the Mac no longer boots to Open Firmware then force it to Open Firmware:
Command-Option-O-F
2. Once in Open Firmware try resetting the PRAM from there:
reset-nvram
reset-all
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My PowerBook won't start up all the way

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here= (some combo of letters and numbers)
(another combo of letters and numbers)
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Apple PowerBook (date, time, etc.)
Copyright
All Rights Reserved
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I saw on a troubleshooting guide on the Apple site that you should put in the install disk and press and hold the C button upon restarting the computer. I did this, but that didn't do anything and my computer doesn't respond when I press and hold the "C" button. And now it seems like the install disk is stuck in there because it doesn't eject the disk no matter the screen.
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Any other advice? I remember this happening to my computer about a year ago, and I know I used to install disc to fix it, but I can't remember the steps I took.
Thanks for any and all help.

Not sure what your Mac issues are but they're not good. Try these commands in Open Firmware if you have not already.
1. If the Mac no longer boots to Open Firmware then force it to Open Firmware:
Command-Option-O-F
2. Once in Open Firmware try resetting the PRAM from there:
reset-nvram
reset-all
3. while you are in Open Firmware you can attempt to eject the DVD with:
eject cd

G4 won't start up all the way! Help!

My G4 was working fine last night. This AM, I go and it's acting very funny. So I shut it down (by holding power button, nothing else was working) and reset the PRAM. Now I get the chime, the apple logo and the spinning circle, then it goes to a blue screen with a spinning circle and nothing happens. Help! I'm not real sure which version of OS X I have...and whether I have a Ti or Alum. Geez. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Hi Christie,
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Macbook won't turn on all the way. Please help.

Macbook won't turn on all the way. At first it only showed the grey apple logo, but now it says that I need to restart the computer by holding down the power button for several seconds or pressing the restart button. I tried this already but it's not doing anything. Please help.

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4) In the "Connection:" drop-down menu, you should see "USB-PIN: UNKNOWN". Click the "Next" button.
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NOTE: If you do not see a list of applications mentioned in step 5 and instead see the message "The Blackberry Desktop Software does not have Blackberry Device Software for the device that you have connected to the computer. Contact your wireless service provider or system administrator," then you must download Blackberry's Operating System for your carrier and device.
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My brand new MacBook Air won't turn on all the way.

Hi my brand new MacBook Air won't turn on all the way. If I try to restart it or shut it down, it will go like it is starting up, but goes to a gray screen and stays there. I can see the mouse and move it, but it won't turn all the way on. What is wrong with it? It had been working fine since I got it, but today it hasn't been.

You may have to see if troubleshooting this issue can help, though the instructions on a process of elimination by symptoms are tedious in the following support article, and are suggested to be performed ahead of trying the process described in the title.
•Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
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>Resetting the SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own
If the computer does not shut down, and just hangs there, try pressing the power button down for 15 seconds. Check the suggestions in the above article to see if any of them can be used, if the computer will power-up.
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•About NVRAM and PRAM:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379
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http://www.apple.com/support/contact/
Hopefully this helps somewhat.
Good luck & happy computing!

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My earphone jack won't go in all the way. I've tried cleaning the hole with compressed air, and a Q-tip with rubbing alchol. Nothing seems to be working. Plus, my ipod is showing the headphones are plugged in, so I can't even listen to anything with the speakers.

Try looking inside the jack It appears something is stuck inside. Look at your headphones plugs. Maybe the tip broke off.
I would make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store before try the below since you may cause further damage
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
See:
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