Installing OS X Lion Update 10.7.3 (Client Combo) and it froze, now won't reboot - Help anyone?
The software update needed about 30 minutes to download and did so with no problems. While initializing and "moving things into place" everything froze and I had no choice but to hold down the power button and try to reboot.
Now, the OS will NOT reboot, I can however, choose to use the Command-R keys and restore from TimeMachine or try to Repair from the DiskUtility. I wanted to find out if there was another way before going to these options, any suggestions?
Thanks...
Hi bernphys39,
With some patience and a lot of thought, I was able to reboot my computer without any glitches. Here's how I did it,
If you are using Lion there's a recovery mode: while restarting your computer hold down Command-R key which will bring up several options, re-install, restore via TimeMachine, disk utility etc. and an option to connect via Wi-Fi if needed.
These are great options, however, I didn't want to use any of those options (didn't want to erase my drive, didn't want to re-install etc. etc.). I decided to use the Safe-Boot option, in addition to a bunch of other tricks.
1. I powered down the computer
2. Removed the battery and let everything cool down
3. Put the battery back in place
4. Removed all peripheral devices, USB cables etc. except the power cable
5. Pressed the Power Button and held the Shift key down - this is "Safe Mode"
6. Once the computer booted in Safe Mode, I used Disk Utility and Verified my Disk which ran a diagnostics test to make sure everything was running smoothly. The test should tell you if everything is ok, if not click Repair disk.
7. Since all was good, I did one last double check on applications that start up on login
8. I then powered down by turning the computer off - Shut Down
9. Waited about 5 minutes and powered up again.
10. Everything's working fine and making sure TimeMachine is on schedule for another backup.
Advice: Wait before you download the Client Combo! And read exactly what it does, if you feel it doesn't apply to your computer don't download it and wait. (For example, if you are using only Mac apps - no Microsoft apps, then don't download an update that fixes a glitch in Microsoft Word).
Hope this helps anyone who had the same problem as me :)
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