MacOS X 10.4.9 Update Killed My Mac!
Today I tried to install the 10.4.9 update.
Something went wrong when installing the update and I got an error message saying that the installation was unsuccessful.
After restart my mac got stuck on the grey screen with the Apple logo and a wheel spinning forever.
Fortunately I fixed the issue: http://net3x.blogspot.com/2007/03/macos-x-1049-update-killed-my-mac.html
Most likely, you could have avoided this problem if
you had followed Apple’s instructions for properly
installing software updates:
Troubleshooting installation and software
updates
Note that Apple doesn’t mention anywhere the need to
repair permissions either before or after installing
a system update, not even for troubleshooting system
update issues. It’s the disk itself (i.e. the
filesystem) that should be verified/repaired
before installing anything. Note also that no
applications should be running while installing the
update and that you may experience unexpected results
if you have third-party system software modifications
(not normal applications) installed.
I have to call complete and utter BS on this. I have been a mac user for more than 3 years. I have updated the day of almost every major update since 10.3.1 and 10.4.9 is by far the most problem prone thing I have ever seen apple put out. I have never once had a single issue where my mac would not boot after the install of an update. Now I have updated both my MacBook and Intel Mac Mini and both were dead in the water after the install. A different software suite is on both systems, and there is no "intrusive" 3rd party software that should cause any trouble. Thanks to the instructions above I was able to get back on-line and running 10.4.9, but something really needs to be done about these issues.
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Re: Safari 5 Update killed my Mac
This doesn't work for me. I know after I did the software update the same thing happened to me. I have a macbook pro 17". Non of my apple applications are working. (Safari, Xcode, iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie... ) the list goes on. I went to the location you told me but I only found a Crash Reporter folder. I found the issue that occurred this morning when opening safari:
Process: Safari [278]
Path: /Applications/Safari.app/Contents/MacOS/Safari
Identifier: com.apple.Safari
Version: ??? (???)
Build Info: WebBrowser-55312207~1
Code Type: X86 (Native)
Parent Process: launchd [119]
Date/Time: 2010-06-22 08:16:19.513 -0400
OS Version: Mac OS X 10.5.8 (9L31a)
Report Version: 6
Anonymous UUID: 61610436-A7FB-4CF3-9868-E6C2EC883AA3
Exception Type: EXC_BREAKPOINT (SIGTRAP)
Exception Codes: 0x0000000000000002, 0x0000000000000000
Crashed Thread: 0
Dyld Error Message:
Symbol not found: _ZN3JSC12StringObject14toThisJSStringEPNS9ExecStateE
Referenced from: /System/Library/Frameworks/WebKit.framework/Versions/A/Frameworks/WebCore.frame work/Versions/A/WebCore
Expected in: /System/Library/Frameworks/JavaScriptCore.framework/Versions/A/JavaScriptCore
Can I undo this until you figure out what happened? I got work to do and this is ridiculous:
Hardware Overview:
Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro5,2
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
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Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
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SMC Version (system): 1.42f4I have Windows 7 already loaded on it and the applications run fine. (At least the ones I tested) I noticed I still had the Snow Leopard upgrade DVD so I decided to do a clean wipe and finally update after the system directory failed to restore and the mac wouldn't boot anymore. It looked to have a fresh install of the OSX OS on the DVD, but I can't confirm. I was hopeful, but shortly after I selected the MAC OSX partition and re-ran the install I received a similar "Install Failed" error message stating to contact the manufacturer to resolve the issue. If you're still convinced this is software feel free point me in the right direction. Last I checked if wiping the OS on a system fails, you either have a really bad virus or it's hardware failure. Then again, I could be wrong, you seem to have a better view on this than me, after all I am a noob to the mac world.
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10.5.6 Update killed my mac, recovery software?
The title says it all. I'm looking for some HFS compatible recovery software. I've been using GetDataBack NTFS and FAT32 for years on PC systems.
I ran the 10.5.6 update on Wednesday night, and right before it was suppose to restart my macbook just turned off. Now it turns itself off everytime I try to boot into OS X. I have bootcamp setup so I've been using XP to get things done. I have Paragon's MacDrive installed on the XP partition and when I went to look at my Macintosh HD it said "This drive is either damaged or corrupted". I connected an external HFS drive to it and XP could read it just fine. Now, I'm pretty sure it's physically ok (since bootcamp works just fine) but I'm really worried about the data being corrupted. I have my first two weeks of notes from school, a partially built website, and some audio projects on the drive. I REALLY need to retrieve that data before I wipe it and reinstall leopard. I have access to a SATA to USB adapter, but I need to know what recovery software I should try.
Any advice?Hi Blueh1ro,
I'm sorry your first experience of the Discussions was not a good one, usually we do much better here. I can only think that the lack of response was, is, due to the fact that you posted on a Friday night and by the time most Mac users get out on bail Saturday morning your question was too blurry or too far buried down the list already. Also, people responding here generally do so because they think they might actually know the answer. That could tell you something right there. Indeed, I don't know the answer, I just felt good manners warranted a reply of some sort.
And then there are two other things, your subject line and hardware. Subject lines like that come out after every software update. I know, I've posted ones like that myself before I was beat over the head a few times. At least you've been spared the beating. The real veterans, the ones whose advice you really need, get tired of replying to subjects like that because what they say is always the same, "Well, you backed up your system before you updated, right? Just use that to get back to where you were before". When they hear, over and over, that people don't have back ups, or, now, are not using Time Machine, their eyes glaze over and they go back to bed for the day.
And lastly, your hardware, though this should be the least of the reasons. You're using an intel MacBook. Many here are using regular desktop towers and many of those are still G4s and G5s. The latter of those people you lose right away when they begin reading of bootcamp and xp. And in addition there are special Discussion pages for MacBook users only: http://www.apple.com/support/macbook/
Now you said you wanted recovery software, but what you really want is recovery software that fixes directories and such before recovering it or ideally you just want something that will fix the disks directory as it lies. Well, here's where I'm not on solid ground at all but I've pushed your topic up so others can have a look see again and comment. Diskwarrior is excellent, but I'm not sure it can fix an OS upgrade gone awry. And I'm not sure also that boot problems mean your data is corrupt. I would just try to get it off of there on another disk and see what's there. That's probably ignorant in my thinking though, hopefully others will chime in. Good luck. -
Well after doing the 10.9.2 update last night my mac is now a piece of scrap. I can't get anything off it. It loads then freezes on trying to do anything can't even turn it off properly and was fine before!!!!
Sysky wrote:
...safe mode as that is the only way it lets me do anything but even then it kept crashing and I had to try twice to get to App Store.
That's what I wanted to know. If it works in safe mode, which is what I asked, you have third-party software that is causing your problems. However, it doesn't look like it is fully defeated in safe mode, or something is damaged in the OS.
Uninstall everything you have the installs a startup item, launch daemon, or launch agent, or extension. If all works ok, install them one at a time. When it crashes, you've found the culprit.
EDIT: You may need to erase the drive and reinstall. You could likely restore your user data from your backup, but don't reinstall any utilities until you are ready to troubleshoot each one. Don't ever install anything that purports to clean, optimize, speed up, protect, or otherwise maintain your Mac. Those are the things that tend to cause the most problems.
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Software update killed my Mac!
I was prompted to do a software update, and I installed itunes 7.02, some java stuff and I think a backup. I don't remember exactly what it was.
Anyway,
After update I needed to restart my computer. Now when it starts up it goes up through the start up, through the blue screen where the bar scrolls through. And then when it should show my desktop....nothing.
I have a cursor arrow, but nothing to point to. Just a blue screen.
What happened? How do I fix this?It is a good idea to start Disk Utility and repair disk permissions, verify the disk, and make a backup copy of your boot drive before you install any OS or software updates.
Chances are, this problem is a coincidence though. Can you boot off the disc that came with your Mac? If so, try running the repair disk feature in Disk Utility to see if that fixes the problem. -
Security Update killed my mac??
Ok, I ran the update last night that was pushed down, which include a security update I believe. Afterwards, it took many times to get my Mac to even boot up and then Mail would not work, just kept closing and my sound for everything is gone.
I went thru the forums and resurrected my Mail, but my sound is still gone. I have tried all the basic stuff, like mute, power, check cords, etc.
Anyone run into this issue or just know how to fix it?
Please make my screen flash if you respond, since I won't hear you otherwise (gotta keep some humor right?)
Thanks in advance.
Mac Pro Mac OS X (10.4.10)Thanks for the star
There's no harm in verifying the disk with Disk Utility (Applications/Utilities) or repairing permissions before doing the update, make sure you repair permissions after it though. Make sure you do the v1.1 Combo Update, here's the link:
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/macosx_updates/macosx10410comboupdat ev11intel.html (presuming you're Intel)
What about System Preferences>Sound, anything in there that could be the problem?
Steve -
Mooing update killed my mac!?!?!??!?!!??!??!?!?!?!?!?!
Hi all!
I am "%"+/ annoyed right now...just got my macbook 2.0 Ghz back from service (discoloration fix and a new motherboard) and its already died on me. I suspect it may have something to do with the new motherboard, because I noticed that annyoing mooing noise I'd read about but luckily never encountered. I did a quick search and installed this:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macbooksmcfirmwareupdate.html
Now the computer won't start up. Gives the TaDa sound and the screen stays grey, no apple, nothing. I've tried starting up with the osx dvd in it, but nothing. Please help before I go crazy and give it to my dog to play with.If you really have given up hope of restoring any data on the drive the best thing to do is completely erase the drive and start the install again.
To ensure you have erased completely boot from the install CD, then using the menu options (at the top of the screen) run Disk Utility, click on the Erase tab, then on Security options. Zero all data.
Now try the install again, if you can from a Tiger install disk rather than a grey disk.
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. . . JohnBTo correct the port problem of Adobe PDF Printer after the application of A10.0.1 patch kindly follow the below steps (they require Admin privileges):
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I've read similar threads, but here is my more specific issue, the 10.6.7 update complete screws up a brand new iMac running 10.6.6
Brand new 2011 21.5" 2.7Ghz iMac running 10.6.6 from the box, just opened and set-up for first time and ran software update chosing the 10.6.7 update and a couple of others which are suggested (Safari, iTunes etc).
Download updates, then after requesting a restart the system just hangs with the spinning beachball (doesn't restart, stays on desktop background forever).
Force power off and restart. System won't boot, hangs at the Apple logo screen. A safe boot again hangs at similar point (even waited 60 mins in one case just to make sure, but no disk activity can be heard), verbose boot shows the last successful item is: "[ffffff800c78300][AppleMultitouchDevice::start] entered" which isn't that helpful to me...
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Very unimpressed that a recommended system update can brick a brand new Mac.
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>"[ffffff800c78300][AppleMultitouchDevice::start] entered"
A mouse or trackpad that is faulty could yield errors with that. It would be interesting to see if you can remove all but the Apple keyboard from the equation and it boot. If it does, then your input device is faulty, not the entire machine, or the update.
Some iMacs of that age got a graphics update, but not sure if it applies to you:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1389
No operating system update can kill a Mac. The Mac may already have something else marginal about it that needs fixing. Also is your data backed up? -
Kernel updates kill my luks encrypted system
All right, this is weird. I have a 64bit system with encrypted root, home and swap partitions. To setup I followed the wiki here:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/LUKS
My swap is encrypted like described here:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/LU … sk_support
Since the updates to kernel 3.1 each new kernel update kills my system. Pacman says while upgrading
[2011-11-08 08:21] >>> Updating module dependencies. Please wait ...
[2011-11-08 08:21] >>> Generating initial ramdisk, using mkinitcpio. Please wait...
[2011-11-08 08:21] ==> Building image from preset: 'default'
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> -k /boot/vmlinuz-linux_64 -c /etc/mkinitcpio.conf -g /boot/initramfs-linux.img_64
[2011-11-08 08:21] ==> Starting build: 3.1.0-3-ARCH
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [base]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [udev]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [autodetect]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [pata]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [scsi]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [sata]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [usbinput]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [keymap]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [usb]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [encrypt]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [openswap]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [resume]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [filesystems]
[2011-11-08 08:21] ==> Creating gzip initcpio image: /boot/initramfs-linux.img_64
[2011-11-08 08:21] ==> Image generation successful
[2011-11-08 08:21] ==> Building image from preset: 'fallback'
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> -k /boot/vmlinuz-linux_64 -c /etc/mkinitcpio.conf -g /boot/initramfs-linux-fallback.img_64 -S autodetect
[2011-11-08 08:21] ==> Starting build: 3.1.0-3-ARCH
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [base]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [udev]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [pata]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [scsi]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [sata]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [usbinput]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [keymap]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [usb]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [encrypt]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [openswap]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [resume]
[2011-11-08 08:21] -> Parsing hook: [filesystems]
[2011-11-08 08:21] ==> Creating gzip initcpio image: /boot/initramfs-linux-fallback.img_64
[2011-11-08 08:21] ==> Image generation successful
So the generation of the initramfs seems to be ok.
But when I reboot this box, I get:
running hook [openswap]
device /dev/sda4 doesn't exist or access denied
running hook [resume]
waiting 10 seconds for device /dev/mapper/swapDevice
waiting 10 seconds for device /dev/mapper/root
root device /dev/mapper/root doesn't exist. Attempting to create it.
ERROR: unable to determine major/minor number of root device /dev/mapper/root
/dev/sda4 is my swap partition. Then I get dropped to a recovery shell which I can't use because my (usb) keyboard is not working.
Now the funny part. I start the box from a install cd and chroot into the existing installation. I do a
mkinitcpio -p linux
The initramfs is regenerated and it works again! What the hell is pacman doing other than regenerate the initramfs with my presets?
Harvey
Last edited by Harey (2011-11-12 16:10:48)New kernel 3.1.1 did it again. My system hangs in initramfs after the reboot. Same as before: a simple rebuild without any changes fixed the boot process. This time I was able to backup the 'bad' initramfs before chrooting in and rebuilding.
it is very funny to see the content of the 'bad' initramfs image - it is nearly empty!
==> Image: /boot/initramfs-linux.img_64.bak
==> Kernel: unknown
==> Compressed with: gzip
-> Compression ratio: .452
-> Estimated decompression time: 0.036s
==> Included binaries:
/sbin/dmsetup
/sbin/cryptsetup
/sbin/udevadm
/sbin/blkid
/sbin/modprobe
/bin/busybox
==> Hook run order:
udev
keymap
encrypt
openswap
resume
The rebuilt image looks like this:
==> Image: /boot/initramfs-linux.img_64
==> Kernel: 3.1.1-1-ARCH
==> Compressed with: gzip
-> Compression ratio: .593
-> Estimated decompression time: 0.047s
==> Included modules:
aes_generic fcrypt hid-roccat-kone rmd160
aesni-intel ff-memless hid-roccat-koneplus rmd256
aes-x86_64 gcm hid-roccat-kovaplus rmd320
af_alg gf128mul hid-roccat-pyra salsa20_generic
ahci ghash-clmulni-intel hid-samsung salsa20-x86_64
algif_hash ghash-generic hid-sjoy scsi_mod
algif_skcipher hid hid-sony sd_mod
ansi_cprng hid-a4tech hid-speedlink seed
anubis hid-apple hid-sunplus seqiv
arc4 hid-axff hid-tmff serpent
async_memcpy hid-belkin hid-topseed sha1_generic
async_pq hid-cherry hid-twinhan sha256_generic
async_raid6_recov hid-chicony hid-uclogic sha512_generic
async_tx hid-cypress hid-wacom snd
async_xor hid-dr hid-waltop snd-rawmidi
ata_piix hid-elecom hid-wiimote snd-seq-device
authenc hid-emsff hid-zpff soundcore
authencesn hid-ezkey hid-zydacron sr_mod
blowfish hid-gaff hifn_795x syscopyarea
camellia hid-gyration hmac sysfillrect
cast5 hid-holtekff jbd2 sysimgblt
cast6 hid-kensington khazad tcrypt
cbc hid-keytouch lcd tea
ccm hid-kye libahci tgr192
cdrom hid-lcpower libata twofish_common
crc16 hid-logitech lrw twofish_generic
crc32c hid-magicmouse lzo twofish-x86_64
crc32c-intel hid-microsoft mbcache uhci-hcd
cryptd hid-monterey md4 usbcore
crypto_null hid-multitouch md5 usbhid
ctr hid-ntrig michael_mic usb-storage
cts hid-ortek padlock-aes vmac
deflate hid-petalynx padlock-sha wp512
des_generic hid-picolcd pata_acpi xcbc
dm-crypt hid-pl pata_jmicron xor
dm-mod hid-prodikeys pcbc xts
ecb hid-quanta pcrypt zlib
ehci-hcd hid-roccat raid6_pq zlib_deflate
ext4 hid-roccat-arvo raid6test
fb_sys_fops hid-roccat-common rmd128
==> Included binaries:
/bin/busybox
/sbin/udevadm
/sbin/dmsetup
/sbin/blkid
/sbin/cryptsetup
/sbin/modprobe
==> Hook run order:
udev
keymap
encrypt
openswap
resume
For some reason the initramfs built by pacman is missing all modules. To say it again, nothing changed, simple rebuilt by mkinitcpio -p linux!
This seems to be a bad bug...
Harvey
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I have an iPhone 4S with sprint. I had to replace my phone after the new update killed my wifi button and wouldn't let me turn my phone off. Since I've had my new phone, I haven't been getting 3G. I have tried resetting my networks, Turing airplane mode off/on and restarting my phone. Nothing seems to work. Any info on what I should do next would be great.
If you have set this phone up, then there would not necessarily be a solution here until you have been verify with the provider that everything is provisioned correctly on their end. Since the 3G comes from your cellular provider, if the settings are correct on the phone, then you should work with the carrier next.
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I have a Mac 10.6.8 which on the last Adobe Flash update killed my sound.
I know nothing of computers - it is a glorified typewriter to me, so please advise how to remedy this in simple terms.
Technical terms are the death for me!Hi,
Could you please let us know some more details?
Please go to the following page and let us know the Flash Player version and browser you use: http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/find-version-flash-player.html#main_Find_the_Flash_ Player_version_installed_on_your_machine
Do you mean to say you don't hear any sound at all?
Thanks,
Sunil -
Isit true to say that iPod Updater kills your iPod?
Hello all,
First, sorry for my poor English. I am not a professional nor a technician and I could be wrong, so please correct me. There are many problems reported mainly from the PC users that their iPod can't be recognized nor mounted after the installation of the latest iPod updater. Most of them claimed that the iPod updater kills their beloved iPods. Before we jump to a conclusion, we must understand what is iPod, and how does the iPod update work.
I believe that iPod equals a basic computer and need a OS in order to communicate with the PC. Installation the Updater will format the Hard disk of the iPod and then install the simple OS, so if we open the iPod updater file, it will show a window with two buttons i.e. Restore and Update, an Update is to copy the latest OS over the old version, but the Restore will format the hard disk before it install the OS over it. And importantly, during this process, the iPod needs sufficient of power to complete the upgrade, however, the problem comes just after the format, and the PC's USB (only 2 will work not 1.1) does not supply the stable power,even some cases that iPod does not get charge in the half way of installatin (a proper installation, you will see a running bar showing on the iPod screen just after the format), so you can imagine a hard disk got format but only got an uncompleted OS, of course, the iPod would not get recognized and mounted, and do not manage to communicate with the computer. At this stage the iPod will show a Sad iPod icon, a folder with exclamaiton points or a battery charging icon.
So, what would you do when it reach at this stage, a Reset would not work, and you would not able to do the Restore as the iPod is totally unrecognized by the computer.
Therefore, is there anyway to solve this problem, in my opinion and from my past experience, the answer is "yes", the simple way is to put your iPod in Disk Mode, when it plug to the computer, it will show as an external Hard Disk, you must fix it by doing a format (RESTORE would not work at this stage as it still can't recognized and mounted), in Mac we can use "Disk Utility" but the XP would not allow you to do the format in FAT32. After the formatting, replug the iPod with the computer, then it can be mounted and allow you to do the RESTORE.
In addition, I find an interesting point is, if your iPod formatted with a Mac, you will have better chance to be mounted with a PC, even your iPod does not complete the process of the installation of the iPod updater, and a PC formatted iPod will be likely to be fixed by a Mac as well.
How should we do before the update of the lastest software, for the XP user please do the following:-
1. Go to the system restore and create a check point in order to revert back to the previous version of the iPod updater, or do the back up using the 3rd party software such as Ghost or Go Back.
2. To have a test and make sure the PC's USB works properly. You can use the iPod or a PDA, and just make sure it got charged.
3. Have your iPod a full charge before the installation of the iPod updater
So, who is the main killer for the iPod?
For further infomation please read the following link - which wrote by a groups of great people - thank your guys
http://discussions.info.apple.com/webx?128@@.68ae8668Yes, it will erase all your data with your iPod. Please do not format until you have the back up of your iPod. Very likely that your iPod was formatted by a Mac, which can't be read by your PC. Download a software called Xplay
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Please help: 10.4.3 update KILLED iCal
After updating to 10.4.3 all my iCal data was gone. I restored it using Backup and when I launched iCal it all appeared as normal—and then a few seconds later, poof, it all disappeared again right before my eyes. I tried making a new entry and at first it didn't seem to work, then all my iCal data reappeared for a few seconds, only to disappear again a few seconds later, leaving iCal "virgin" as if no entry had ever been made. If I quit and reopen iCal, I can again briefly see the calendars before they disappear.
The current iCal version is 2.0.3. I have tried erasing preferences and starting over again to no avail, as well as logging in with the shift key down. I have also repaired the disk and the permissions with no improvement.
Any suggestions anyone? Is it possible to reinstall just iCal? I really really don't want to have to do a complete system reinstall because of this stupid bug.I don't believe the 10.4.3 Update killed iCal and if a bug, it must be selective since I didn't experience the same and I haven't seen the same reported here in large numbers.
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Re: 10.4.9 update killed La Cie USB hard drive
I'm having the same issue as well - I'm using an External Seagate 400GB Drive that's USB Firewire combo. If I connect using firewire, the drive works, but I need the firewire port for another device. I did the update with the Seagate connected on a Mac Mini when things stopped working using the USB port. I unfortunately updated both my Mac Mini and my MacBook Pro at the same time. I tried connecting the drive via USB to my MacBook Pro and it didn't work. It's wierd - sometimes the drive will show up in the System Profiler, but haven't been able to get it to show up in Disk Utility. Things work fine when I connect via USB to my Windows system though. I'm on the phone with support right now. If we figure it out, I'll be sure to post... I doubt support will be able to provide me with a fix since this obviously has something to do with the 10.4.9 update.
I have a LaCie 3.5" 250G external drive which is working fine on my MBP 2.16G. I am however connecting this via an Apple USB keyboard.
There's another thread which outlines a similar issue with TomTom GPS devices:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=4268756&tstart=0#4268756
Basically, the only way I've been able to get this to work is by connecting it via the Apple USB keyboard.
It would appear certain USB Mass-Storage devices stopped mounting when connecting directly to the USB ports on Intel machines once upgraded to 10.4.9.
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Vb script explanation in scrpt compoenet
Imports System.Data.SqlClient Public Class ScriptMain Inherits UserComponent Dim connMgr As IDTSConnectionManager100 Dim sqlConn As SqlConnection Dim sqlReader As SqlDataReader Public Overrides Sub AcquireConnections(ByVal Transaction As Object) conn
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i just bought a few songs the other day and my ipod will not play some of them, they are there, but the name of the song isn't written in black. the name of the song is written in gray. plus i tried to figure out the problem and i plugged my i pod in
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I have a database I need to pull data from. Using the following query, I pull 5 results but miss a lot of entries. <code> sqlstring="select so, soclose from Xtable where so in(" & datastr & ")" </code> datastr= '123','456','678' I found that the data
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I have a STMP that goes along with a video from FCP. My client said they liked it, but I have to add something to the beginning...which means I have to move everything about 9 seconds down. Problem is, a lot of the tracks are keyframed for volume. Is