MacBook Not Working

The other day I was on the internet when I lost the connection. i decided to restart my mac. Now I can login to my mac but when it brings up my background picture nothing else shows up except for a little magnifying glass at the top right corner of the screen. i can still move the mouse and adjust the volume and brightness on my keypad but thats it. When i move the cursor over the magnifying glass iat shows me the spinning color thing but never does anything, i have left it on all night and nothing happens. I dont know what to do from here.

put your system DVD in and hold down the c button upon start up and don't let go until you see the language page... utilities... disk repair... after repair and if everything checks out... restart machine... if problem is still happening then you can choose what you want to do from there (i end up formatting... less of a head ache)...
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Recently, my imessage isn't working on my macbook.
When I click on a message that is already active, the whole chat deletes and the blank chat goes to the bottom of the list, as if it was the least recent chat I've had. When I sent messages, no messages show up.
Messages on regular chats do not send through, but in group chats it does, however it still does not show my messages.
I have tried resetting my computer multiple times, signing in and signing out and quitting the program but still it is not working.

Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
Step 1
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account.
Enable guest logins* and log in as Guest. For instructions, launch the System Preferences application, select Help from the menu bar, and enter “Set up guest users” (without the quotes) in the search box. Don't use the Safari-only “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac.”
While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your personal files or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
Test while logged in as Guest. Same problem?
After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it.
*Note: If you’ve activated “Find My Mac” or FileVault, then you can’t enable the Guest account. The “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac” is not the same. Create a new account in which to test, and delete it, including its home folder, after testing.
Step 2
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login, or by a peripheral device.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode* and log in to the account with the problem. The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:
Shut down your computer, wait 30 seconds, and then hold down the shift key while pressing the power button.
When you see the gray Apple logo, release the shift key.
If you are prompted to log in, type your password, and then hold down the shift key again as you click Log in.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including wireless networking on certain Macs. The next normal boot may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
*Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t boot in safe mode.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem?
After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of steps 1 and 2.

HT2216 Applications on MacBook not working

My MacBook turns out but no applications will open. Some keyboard shortcuts work but not the mouse. Not sure what software version I've got or how to find out when it's not working! Any help appreciated.

If Finder is all that is showing press,
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Move into it and locate and highlight the System Profiler application.
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Use the down arrow, and run down to Software heading and you'll see what the OS version is.
Posting the OS version here will get your question posted in a better forum, that has more traffic and more chance of someone offering a solution.
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Internet Connect ported over from from iBook to MacBook not working

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No part of the operating system from your G4 iBook is compatible with a new Intel MacBook.
You will have to replace any system files that you "brought over" from the G4 from the MacBook Installation DVD. The iBook is not Universal Binaries. That's why it is not working.
If you don't wanna use the migration, then you'll probably have to set up your VPN settings manually again.

New Macbook not working properly?

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Sorry for double posting but I have more information.
When I use the keyboard viewer and press Z it actually shows it being pressed on screen it just doesn't appear in text box's. Also I clicked on google search (randomly to try typing) and I didn't type I just pressed the keys using the keyboard viewers and when I pressed Z on the keyboard viewer it didn't come up so it's definately nothing wrong with the hardware it has to be something wrong with the programmes or something. Also I can write Z when I hold down shift + Z but other than that I can't use the cap lock to write it.
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Transferred MS Office files on new MacBook not working

I just had my data migrated to a new MacBook and then installed MS Office:Mac 2011 on the new computer so my transferred Office files could work. Some of them open up just fine and some open up blank or with funny lines. For Excel, some of the docs have some blank columns (but when you are in the cell, the formula bar shows the data that's in there, but it doesn't show up in the cell) and some columns with data. Some word docs have random lines but look blank.
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Sorry for double posting but I have more information.
When I use the keyboard viewer and press Z it actually shows it being pressed on screen it just doesn't appear in text box's. Also I clicked on google search (randomly to try typing) and I didn't type I just pressed the keys using the keyboard viewers and when I pressed Z on the keyboard viewer it didn't come up so it's definately nothing wrong with the hardware it has to be something wrong with the programmes or something. Also I can write Z when I hold down shift + Z but other than that I can't use the cap lock to write it.
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Hello babyharpseal and welcome to Apple Support Communities,
"move the SSD from my old Macbook(complete dead)"
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"The OS X Mavericks Installer, available from the (Apple Store)"
No longer true.
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IBook migration to Macbook not working, and have tried every solution I have seen on the internet, still my new MB will not recognize the ibook. Plz help if you can.

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HELP - BLUETOOTH FILE TRANSFER FROM PC TO MACBOOK NOT WORKING....

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Imessages on macbook not working. All contacts/conversations that used imessage are now switched to google talk/jabber.

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Macbook not working correctly

I recently purchased a Macbook 4 weeks ago. The firmware failed on it. From there, the laptop died and was fried. I sent my computer back and was given a refurbished computer. With this I was displeased. I felt that I was owed a new computer with the money i paid and the amount of apple computers my family has bought. Over the course of the past two years we have purchased one ibook, three macbooks, one imac 65, one macbook pro, one 65 dual desktop, and eight ipods. With my refurbished macbook, someone in the store tried opening the lock with the battery with a key and scratched the plastic very badly. Now two weeks after i received the computer, the battery died and no longer works. I am interested in knowing what will apple do to resolve this problem. I feel as I am due a new computer with what has happened and receiving a refurbished computer after my first macbook was no longer functional, but I am open to what Apple has to say about this situation. I am currently out of the country and cannot call the 1-800 number. If there is an international number i can call for phone technical support on this to fix the problem at hand.
Right now, my father is staying in Sturgize, North Dakota in a Harley Davidson convention. If he can help in any way since he is in the United States and I am currently out of the country, please let me know. Thank you.

Find the international number for where ever you are located now. Call them and explain.
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