Migration assistant - start up problem on Macbook pro
I've just used migrate assitant to put programs onto a new laptop running Lion from my macbookpro running Snow leopard. Now on start up my old macbookpro just hangs (with the wheel of death!) showing my desk top background but nothing else? I"ve tried safe start but it only gets to the same position. Can anyone help?
The following support article is somewhat outdated. Where it refers to booting from an installation disc, you should boot from your recovery partition by holding down the key combination command-R at the chime.
Mac OS X: Gray screen appears during startup
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i have a problem with my macbook. when i start up the macbook after pressing power button it turns on with apple logo and then convert into a stop sign (like a circle with slash ).it does not proceed further .what should i do ??
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MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro5,1
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2 GB RAM Upgradeable
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1 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
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Mar 19, 2015, 07:59:03 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/CalNCService_2015-03-19-195903_[redacted].crashLinc Davis wrote:
Slow performance after installing Yosemite on an older Mac is often caused by inadequate memory. Although you can install the upgrade on a Mac with 2 GB of memory, experience has shown that at least 4 GB is needed for full performance.
Select About This Mac from the Apple menu. If you have less than 4 GB of memory, and your model has upgradable memory, install as much as it can take, or at least that much. Any reputable RAM vendor will have a web form in which you can select the Mac model and be directed to compatible parts.
Memory in the MacBook Air is not upgradable. If that's what you have, you should restore the previous system from a backup, or replace the machine. Ask if you need guidance.
The Etrecheck report clearly shows that SylvieRose has a Macbook Pro, not a Macbook Air and that there are only 2 GB RAM installed. The Etrecheck report can be very informative if one takes the time to examine it.
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