Persisten kernal topic

Question

Cannot resolve despite trying all tips Ive found so far-- any help would be greatly appreciated! Happens very frequently...
Unresolved kernel trap(cpu 0): 0x700 - Program DAR=0x00000000E16C0000 PC=0x0000000002398C7C
Latest crash info for cpu 0:
Exception state (sv=0x4829E000)
PC=0x02398C7C; MSR=0x00089030; DAR=0xE16C0000; DSISR=0x42000000; LR=0x02398C7C; R1=0x21C1BE70; XCP=0x0000001C (0x700 - Program)
Backtrace:
0x02398C7C
Proceeding back via exception chain:
Exception state (sv=0x4829E000)
previously dumped as "Latest" state. skipping...
Exception state (sv=0x39C43780)
PC=0x9001C240; MSR=0x0200D030; DAR=0xE16C0000; DSISR=0x42000000; LR=0x90B089B0; R1=0xBFFFCF00; XCP=0x00000030 (0xC00 - System call)
Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 8.4.0: Tue Jan 3 18:22:10 PST 2006; root:xnu-792.6.56.obj~1/RELEASE_PPC

Answer 1

Hi, c.
Your panic log shows an 0x700 trap:
Unresolved kernel trap(cpu 0): 0x700 - Program
Known also as an "Illegal Instruction" trap, this trap generally indicates programming errors either in the operating system or an application that was running at the time. However, an illegal instruction does not exclude the possibility that hardware errors, such as RAM problems or hard disk corruption, could result in an instruction being interpreted as illegal.
Unfortunately, no kernel-loadable modules are cited in the Backtrace, so this panic log yields little else in the way of clues.
If the panic occurs when using a specific application, either:
- check for updates to that application;
- uninstall, then reinstall the application. See my "Uninstalling applications" FAQ for important advice on uninstalling software.
Otherwise, see my "Resolving Kernel Panics" FAQ. This FAQ includes step-by-step instructions for identifying and resolving some of the most common causes of kernel panics.
My FAQ is a roadmap: start at the beginning and work through to the end, following the instruction in the order specified, including the "If all else fails..." section if a cause or resolution is not found in an earlier troubleshooting step therein.
Good luck!
Dr. Smoke
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