OS 10.6.8 iMac Application 'grab'

With updates, erasing old empty disk space, etc.(perhaps too vigorously), I lost 'grab.'
How can I get it back to my hard drive/application folder?

Use Pacifist to extract it from your Mac OS X 10.6 DVD and then run the Mac OS X 10.6.8 combo updater.
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Quick time Player can't open because a required codec isn't available. The DVD I am trying to play was made on an IPAD. My Imac came with a IMac Application install DVD, A IMac Mac OS X Install DVD, & iWork, I don't think I have iLife What additional software do I need?

Perian 1.2.3 *should* work for both QuickTime & and QTX in Mountain Lion. Regardless of the filetype container, whether it is a Matroska (.mkv) or a .mov. As to the actual encoding of the file (h264, .mp2, whatever..) I have found most play, even older formats.
Even though it's no longer supported and is a dead project, it works just fine. It will load as a System Preference file and adds to the Other category in them.
I think in 10.8 you've still got support for QTX so it may work with that. (in Mavericks, it only works for QT7)
If not, just run QuickTime 7.6.6.
http://perian.org
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Is there a way to print out the help topics in their entirity to use as manuals for the various iMac applications? Also, can this be done from a PC?--I only have a decent printer at work, not at home where I have the iMac/

Try another cable, it should work just fine. Remember not all cables are created alike so try using a high quality cable. And closely follow the instructions for using TDM.
Prior to doing so I'd recommend doing SMC and PRAM resets on both machines at least 2-3 times. If you aren't sure how please click https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3603

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I just unpacked and activated my new iMac and wish to transfer to this new iMac all of my applications and data files that are imbedded in my old eMac, including Quicken 2004 for Mac, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Adobe Bridge, iWork'08 and Apple Works 6. Since I don't have a firewire cable with an 400 Mb/sec plug on one end and a 800 MB/sec plug at the other end I am unable to use the Setup assistant to help me in transferring my applications. Can I use an Ethernet cable to accomplish this transfer. Also, must I install OS X 10.4.11 in my new iMac in order to run some of the older applications like Quicken and Apple Works? Any help will be greatly appreciated by this old (81 ys) man.

Hmmm, not a good idea. Most of your applications are too old to work. You will need to locate and download upgrades to Leopard compatible versions where available. This includes replacing CS2 apps with CS3 or CS4 (preferably the latter) versions. Not sure that Quicken has a compatible version but you can check Intuit's site. You may need to find a replacement such as Tax Cut. Replace AppleWorks with iWork '09, although iWork '08 will work. If you plan to continue using AppleWorks you will need to download the AppleWorks 6.2.7 OS X version. It may continue to work tolerably with Leopard.
You cannot install Tiger on the new iMac. Don't even try.
You can connect the two computers vis Ethernet or if you have a home network both computers could be connected to your router either by Ethernet or wirelessly if the router supports wireless. Select Mac Help from the Finder's Help menu and search for "sharing" or "file sharing" for help with this. However, for your personal data files you may find it's easier to transfer them to a USB flash drive then copy them from the flash drive. Alternatively, backup the hard drive on your eMac to an external FireWire or USB drive in order to transfer your files.
Be careful about what your chose to transfer because there's a world of difference between a PPC and an Intel Mac as well as between Tiger and Leopard. See the following:
A Basic Guide for Migrating to Intel-Macs
If you are migrating a PowerPC system (G3, G4, or G5) to an Intel-Mac be careful what you migrate. Keep in mind that some items that may get transferred will not work on Intel machines and may end up causing your computer's operating system to malfunction.
Rosetta supports "software that runs on the PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor that are built for Mac OS X". This excludes the items that are not universal binaries or simply will not work in Rosetta:
Classic Environment, and subsequently any Mac OS 9 or earlier applications
Screensavers written for the PowerPC
System Preference add-ons
All Unsanity Haxies
Browser and other plug-ins
Contextual Menu Items
Applications which specifically require the PowerPC G5
Kernel extensions
Java applications with JNI (PowerPC) libraries
See also What Can Be Translated by Rosetta.
In addition to the above you could also have problems with migrated cache files and/or cache files containing code that is incompatible.
If you migrate a user folder that contains any of these items, you may find that your Intel-Mac is malfunctioning. It would be wise to take care when migrating your systems from a PowerPC platform to an Intel-Mac platform to assure that you do not migrate these incompatible items.
If you have problems with applications not working, then completely uninstall said application and reinstall it from scratch. Take great care with Java applications and Java-based Peer-to-Peer applications. Many Java apps will not work on Intel-Macs as they are currently compiled. As of this time Limewire, Cabos, and Acquisition are available as universal binaries. Do not install browser plug-ins such as Flash or Shockwave from downloaded installers unless they are universal binaries. The version of OS X installed on your Intel-Mac comes with special compatible versions of Flash and Shockwave plug-ins for use with your browser.
The same problem will exist for any hardware drivers such as mouse software unless the drivers have been compiled as universal binaries. For third-party mice the current choices are USB Overdrive or SteerMouse. Contact the developer or manufacturer of your third-party mouse software to find out when a universal binary version will be available.
Also be careful with some backup utilities and third-party disk repair utilities. Disk Warrior 4.1, TechTool Pro 4.6.1, SuperDuper 2.5, and Drive Genius 2.0.2 work properly on Intel-Macs with Leopard. The same caution may apply to the many "maintenance" utilities that have not yet been converted to universal binaries. Leopard Cache Cleaner, Onyx, TinkerTool System, and Cocktail are now compatible with Leopard.
Before migrating or installing software on your Intel-Mac check MacFixit's Rosetta Compatibility Index.
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Intel In Macs
Apple Guide to Universal Applications
MacInTouch List of Compatible Universal Binaries
MacInTouch List of Rosetta Compatible Applications
MacUpdate List of Intel-Compatible Software
Transferring data with Setup Assistant - Migration Assistant FAQ
Because Migration Assistant isn't the ideal way to migrate from PowerPC to Intel Macs, using Target Disk Mode, copying the critical contents to CD and DVD, an external hard drive, or networking
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1. Repair the hard drive and permissions using Disk Utility.
2. Backup your data. This is vitally important in case you make a mistake or there's some other problem.
3. Connect a Firewire cable between your old Mac and your new Intel Mac.
4. Startup your old Mac in Target Disk Mode.
5. Startup your new Mac for the first time, go through the setup and registration screens, but do NOT migrate data over. Get to your desktop on the new Mac without migrating any new data over.
If you are not able to use a Firewire connection (for example you have a Late 2008 MacBook that only supports USB:)
1. Set up a local home network: Creating a small Ethernet Network.
2. If you have a MacBook Air or Late 2008 MacBook see the following:
MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) and MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008)- Migration Tips and Tricks;
MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) and MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008)- What to do if migration is unsuccessful;
MacBook Air- Migration Tips and Tricks;
MacBook Air- Remote Disc, Migration, or Remote Install Mac OS X and wireless 802.11n networks.
Copy the following items from your old Mac to the new Mac:
In your /Home/ folder: Documents, Movies, Music, Pictures, and Sites folders.
In your /Home/Library/ folder:
/Home/Library/Application Support/AddressBook (copy the whole folder)
/Home/Library/Application Support/iCal (copy the whole folder)
Also in /Home/Library/Application Support (copy whatever else you need including folders for any third-party applications)
/Home/Library/Keychains (copy the whole folder)
/Home/Library/Mail (copy the whole folder)
/Home/Library/Preferences/ (copy the whole folder)
/Home /Library/Calendars (copy the whole folder)
/Home /Library/iTunes (copy the whole folder)
/Home /Library/Safari (copy the whole folder)
If you want cookies:
/Home/Library/Cookies/Cookies.plist
/Home/Library/Application Support/WebFoundation/HTTPCookies.plist
For Entourage users:
Entourage is in /Home/Documents/Microsoft User Data
Also in /Home/Library/Preferences/Microsoft
Credit goes to Macjack for this information.
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5. Once you have transferred what you need restart the new Mac and test to make sure the contents are there for each of the applications.
Written by Kappy with additional contributions from a brody.
Revised 1/6/2009

IMac Applications DVD Keeps Ejecting

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I've looked in the Grab discussions but most of the other peoples' problems were about it not opening at all or keeps quiting - not my strange problem.
So far, I've not had an opening problem with it (from its dock icon) but every so often, after I hear the camera shutter sound (two clicks), the display opens with a blank page! This happens after I've used it without any problems, but when it does happen I can do nothing to get it to properly record the image for me to save. It also used to happen with my older 2008 Snow Leopard iMac.
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SOLVED!! ...I don't know how to apportion credit! Thanks to both Barbara and Ezdso!
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