Putting Front Row on an Ibook late 2004 after archiving & installing 10.5

front row will not appear in dock after upgrading. Cannot put front row into dock because it is not possible to select dock while front row is running after upgrading to leopard 10.5.1
click on download link at the following site:
http://lucidsystems.org/luciddocktools.html
install the program. Then go to the utilities folder and start terminal. In the terminal window paste the following and press enter:
additemtodock /Applications/Front\ Row.app
front row will appear in dock. you can then run front row-minus the remote control which ibooks don't have.

Grand Exhaulted Poobah wrote:
Cannot put front row into dock because it is not possible to select dock while front row is running after upgrading to leopard 10.5.1
You don't need to wait for an application to run to keep it in the Dock, Front Row included. And you don't need to add a utility or to use Terminal to do this.
Instead, just navigate in the Finder to the Applications folder (or wherever it is stored) & drag it from the Finder window to the Dock.

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Front Row on an ibook

I am using an 14" ibook G4. Do anyone know how to enable or install Front Row to an ibook G4?

Your iBook does not meet the Front Row requirements. It is not Front Row enabled.
System Requirements
Mac OS X 10.4.5 or later
Front Row enabled Mac
However, from Douglas McLaughlin:
"Front Row is included for all Macs if you install Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard). Note that Mac OS X 10.5 requires an 867MHz or faster G4 processor. It's possible, if you have the first model iBook G4, that you only have an 800MHz processor. If that's the case, then Leopard is not compatible with your iBook. But, if you have any other newer model iBook, you should be fine. I would be sure to max our your RAM for the best performance.
Since your iBook doesn't have an IR receiver, you'd have to buy a third party remote control. The Keyspan RF Remote for Front Row is specifically designed for use with Front Row. It's "radio" frequency rather than infrared so you don't need any line of sight between the remote and the computer. But, it does have a USB dongle."

IBook (Late 2004)- Thought it was a disk problem but now out of my depth?

Hi all,
This a really strange one.
I'll give you as much to go on as poss... Long post alert!!
(I'm wondering if I perhaps have more than one problem..?)
I have an iBook G4 (Late 2004) here, 1.2 Ghz, with an 80GB factory installed HD. RAM maxed out, but unaltered for 4 years. No new software or other recent changes.
It started acting wonky, freezing, crashing etc, so ran Disk Utility to repair permissions. Closed itself down halfway through, then wouldn't boot at all, just showed flashing question mark.
In Target Disk Mode, Disk Utility showed "*Underlying task reported failure*" and Disk Warrior couldn't replace directory "*due to Mac OS X services failure*".
(Did show me red than I've ever seen on using DW before though!)
Tried to boot from install CD but wouldn't start up. The only CD it will boot from is Apple Hardware Test, which showed "*Error Detected*" for Mass Storage.
OK, I thought, the disk is 4 years old, time to get the screwdrivers out.
Using the ifixit instructions and Spudnuty's helpful suggestions (+BTW, thanks!+), successfully changed it for a WD 250GB Scorpio disk (£90, MicroAnvika), and then using Target Disk mode again, initialized it and used Carbon Copy Cloner to restore my last full clone (6 months old though... I know, I know!).
Restarted in 'standalone mode', repaired disk permissions (SMART showing Verified), all seemed to be functioning OK, then tried to start up from Disk Warrior to double check.
Now all attempts to start up from DW or Install CDs result in Kernel Panics or blank grey screens, although Apple Hardware Test still runs and shows
*ERROR CODE: 2STF/8/3: ATA-100 ata-6-Master ERROR CODE*
In Target Disk Mode, both Disk Utility and Disk Warrior are making the same reports as before the Hard Disk exchange.
So I pulled the 1GB of RAM (Crucial) which has been in there for 4 years, and also took off the battery, and hey it started up ok!!
Ran Disk utility- SMART status Verified, but repair permission "*lost its connection with Macintosh HD*" halfway through. At second attempt, it repaired ok.
Tried to start from CD again, several attempts result only in booting to-
" *Invalid Memory Access at %SRR0: 72b82dc0 %SRR1:40003030*
*Apple PowerBook 6,5 4.8.7f1 Boot ROM Built on 09/23/04* " etc etc
*Welcome to Open Firmware*" etc etc, where entering "shut-down" hangs and "mac-boot" flips me the Flashing Question Mark again.
I've tried resetting PRAM (several tries no changes), tried starting up in Single User mode, Safe Mode etc etc... makes no difference.
So here's the question-
Is it possible that the ATA bus is to blame? (What's the fix?) Or suddenly bad RAM?
What else can I do before I concur with the service manual that the logic board needs replacing?
I'm loath to give up on it, it's been a good friend for years! (On the other hand, I can't justify spending too much on it either...)
Any ideas? (and sorry, brevity apparently not my forte!)
Andy.
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The point is up to your needs. They are nice machines, and if you can have it repaired, there is no harm in trying to be environmentally friendly by making it useful again. Updating to new software may be more trouble than it is worth depending on how old the software you currently have installed, and your finances for new software. Or getting a working used or refurbished Mac might be another option. See my FAQ*:
http://www.macmaps.com/usedrefurbished.html
And check these sites as to what they might cost to repair your machine:
http://www.dttservice.com/
http://www.powerbookresq.com/
http://www.microdocusa.com/
http://www.macspecialist.com/
http://www.techrestore.com/
- * Links to my pages may give me compensation.

Front row deleted after archive + install

I was having some problems with my, mac, archived + installed, 2nd disk was bad, took mac into store, they archived and installed, now I don't have front row. Where can I get it, or do I have to wait till I get a new disk or take it back to the store?
Thanks!

Insert your Mac OS X install disk that came with your Mac (you do NOT need to startup from the disk) and double-click on the "Install Bundled Software Only" option. After selecting the destination, there is a "Customize" button where you can uncheck or check on all of the additional software that shipped with the Mac. If Front Row is all you need, just uncheck all of the other options and make sure Front Row is checked "on". Then continue with the installer.
When you have reinstalled Front Row, use Software Update to get latest update for Front Row.

IBook G4 slowing down -- Archive & Install question

Hello,
I have an iBook G4, that I bought I believe back in late 2004. It's been slowing down quite a bit and I'm thinking about performing an Archive & Install, which a guy at the Genius Bar recommended would make my performance much quicker and less spinning beachballs.
I have an Airport, through which I access my internet wirelessly, and printer wirelessly. After performing an Archive & Install, will I need to re-setup my wireless internet and ability to print wirelessly? It's been a long time since I set these up the first time, and kind of dread relearning the process.
Thanks,
Ben

You could try booting into Safe Mode. This will take quite awhile longer than a normal startup because it does a file check and repair of the hard disk.
You will see your normal desktop. Once completely started up in Safe Mode, restart normally, and go to Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Click on the top hard drive icon in the left sidebar and note the S.M.A.R.T. status at the bottom right of the pane. What does it say?
Select the named boot volume in the left sidebar ("Macintosh HD" unless you've renamed it). What is the hard drive capacity and how much space remains available on it? Repair permissions on it.
See if a little hard drive maintenance helps things out.
(In the future, you may want to post in the iBook G4 Forum. You have posted in the iBook G3 (Dual USB) Forum.)

Problems installing OFFICE 2004 after clean install of Leopard

I have installed Leopard on my G5 POWERPC in the partition I have reserved for the system ( I have another partition for my user files and I am administrator of the system )
The install stops at one of the early stages where it asks for user info ( line name, last name etc.)
I have tried to clean up all the files in my user area (mainly in Library/Preferences ) which seemed to refer to MS applications, but to no avail: anyone having the same problem ? Anyone with a fix ?
Thanks
Ps: please refrain from suggesting that I should go away from MS office applications: most of my colleagues are MS Windows based and I need to exchange daily files with them...

I have installed Leopard on my G5 POWERPC in the partition I have reserved for the system ( I have another partition for my user files and I am administrator of the system )
The install stops at one of the early stages where it asks for user info ( line name, last name etc.)
I have tried to clean up all the files in my user area (mainly in Library/Preferences ) which seemed to refer to MS applications, but to no avail: anyone having the same problem ? Anyone with a fix ?
Thanks
Ps: please refrain from suggesting that I should go away from MS office applications: most of my colleagues are MS Windows based and I need to exchange daily files with them...

Front Row For iBook G4?

Does anyone know if it's possible to put front row on an iBook G4 and be able to use the remote?

Front Row is included for all Macs if you install Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard). Note that Mac OS X 10.5 requires an 867MHz or faster G4 processor. It's possible, if you have the first model iBook G4, that you only have an 800MHz processor. If that's the case, then Leopard is not compatible with your iBook. But, if you have any other newer model iBook, you should be fine. I would be sure to max our your RAM for the best performance.
Since your iBook doesn't have an IR receiver, you'd have to buy a third party remote control. The Keyspan RF Remote for Front Row is specifically designed for use with Front Row. It's "radio" frequency rather than infrared so you don't need any line of sight between the remote and the computer. But, it does have a USB dongle.
-Doug

IBook G4 +Front Row =?

I have an iBook G4. I really want to have Front Row. As I understand it, one really doesn't need the remote to control, but rather, one can use System Preferences to set control keys. However, is there a way in which I can download and install Front Row to an iBook.

Front Row 1.2.2 is working great on my iBook 12" 800MHz.
I copied the software-update-installed Front Row.app from my Intel iMac to my iBook.
I backed up the hacked v1.0.1 first, including the prefs. Since you can't remove Front Row.app from the /System/Library/CoreServices because it's "in use" you need to restart holding the shift key down for a Safe Boot.
Login and then remove the hacked version after using admin pw.
Then copy the 1.2.2 version from a properly installed "legal" Mac to the CoreServices folder. I also removed the prefs file as a safeguard as well.
Restart and you're in! It is much, much snappier! It's really unbelievable the difference.
Now with my iBook/10.4.6 640Mb/800MHz, I am NOT experiencing any problems...yet...and maybe the problems are isolated to PowerBooks as mentioned in another post.
But hey, it works now for me! Hack-free!
iMac Duo 17" 2Gb; iMac Breast G4 15"; iBook G3 12"; iBooks Indigo/Tangerine Mac OS X (10.4.6) ...and a PowerBook Pismo Bronze for good luck!

Front Row not authenticated but iTunes is?

I've got a Mac Mini that is pulling it's library from my Mac G4. I have it so that an alias of the library file on my Mac Mini is pointing to the Library file on my G4 (which holds all my music on a software RAID array) through the network. This was working fine for about a month. Then I did a software update on my Mac Mini (which is hooked up to my stereo and TV), and now ALL my tunes (including MP3s) cannot be played through Front Row. It tells me that I have to quit Front Row, load iTunes and authenticate the song through iTunes. But iTunes doesn't have any problem playing the music! Most of these files (95%) are MP3s anyway with no DRM!!! So, I am totally confused. Any ideas?
Again, I can play the songs without any problems by using iTunes. But if I try using Front Row (much more convenient with the remote and all!!), then I get this annoying error which forces me to quit and go straight through iTunes. Both systems have the latest OS updates.
MDD G4 + Intel Duo Core Mac Mini Mac OS X (10.4.7) Flux Capacitor installed in both

I've pretty similar problem. I've a music library in Buffalo TeraStation. TeraStation is mounted and visible to Mac Mini, which is hooked to my stereo.
Most of the music was originally in the WMA Lossless. Recently I've converted them to Apple Lossless. Some music is also in lossy AAC and MP3. All music plays well with iTunes, but not with Front Row. Odd enough, I can authorize songs from iTunes one by one. They will play then with Front Row, but Front Row will forgot it later.
The primary reason to buy Mac Mini was to create a neat interface for my music collection through Mini/Front Row/Remote Controller, so I'm obviously very keen on finding a solution as well.

Using Front Row On Duel Screen

Hi guys,
I've got a macbook at the moment and was wondering, if i were to hook it up to another screen and run it duel screen is it possible to use front row in the second screen as appose to just the main laptop screen? And then also use the remote and everything to control front row, but at the same time be using my macbook normally for other tasks? So basically....i use my macbook normally, but at the same time, someone else can be using the remote to control Front Row thats showing on a different screen. Thanks in advance,
Luke

I assume when you are not using FrontRow, you can see your Mac desktop on both your laptop and the TV, correct? (Just making sure the connection is working.)
If so, in the Displays preference pane, there should be an Arrangement tab. This is where you tell your Mac how your have your displays arranged. There should be a check box that says Mirror Displays (or something like that). That tells the computer to show the same image on both displays.
Front Row can only be on one display. I assume it will always be on whichever display the computer has designated as the "primary" display. And it will blank any other displays while Front Row is active. If that is what is happening in your case, mirroring the displays should put Front Row on both.
BTW: The Mac's Help system can be, well, helpful here. From the Finder's Help Menu select Mac Help. Do a search for "mirror video" and you'll get instructions on how to do it.
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Mighty Mouse and Front Row

Is there any way i can use my mighty mouse to control front row (got an ibook, so remote won't work)?

It turns out that the mouse ball was just incredibly dirty--I cleaned it out by rolling the mouse upside-down on a clean sheet of paper and all is well.

Front Row broken with 10.9.3 - Mac Mini

I have been running Front Row very happily under OS X 10.9.2 on my Mac Mini and iMac. It's not supported by Apple but, it has been working well.
Yesterday, I updated to iTunes 11.2 and OS X 10.9.3. Front Row now doesn't work properly. It loads and follows the directory tree as before but when opening a video file instead of displaying the file it goes to a blank grey screen (filling the entire display). As before pressing any non-mapped key takes me back to the Desktop suggesting that the blank grey screen is being displayed by Front Row.
This is a problem on my Mac Mini mid-2011. Oddly, however, I'm having no problem with Front Row on my iMac late-2009 which I've also updated with iTunes 11.2 and OS X 10.9.3.
Could there be a change to the graphics in 10.9.3 that affects a Mac Mini differently to an iMac (they have separate but different GPUs) ?
Has anyone seen a grey screen in Front Row before ?
Thanks

Problem fixed itself. Front row is getting more flakey which each release of OS X. One day .......

Front row doesn't work with both apple+esc and remote

My new macbook can't open front row, not with the remote, and with apple+esc, could it be a file that i have to delete and then restart the computer and that that file automatic comes back??

If, for whatever reason, Front Row isn't in that location, you'll have to re-install it. This shouldn't be a big deal except I'd be a little curious to know why it disappeared...
Insert your original Mac OS X install disk that came with your Mac. You do not need to startup from the disk. Double-click on the "Install Bundled Software Only" option on the disk. At the "Installation Type" window of this installer, click the "Customize" button. This will give you a list of software to check on or check off. Check on the option for Front Row but uncheck everything else (unless there's something else missing that you need!). Run the installer and this should put Front Row back in its proper location. Depending on which version gets installed, you may wan to run the Software Update to make sure Front Row is up-to-date.
-Doug

I sure hope the next Front Row update includes the Apple TV 2 functionality

I bought a Mac mini the day Leopard was released, and now it is my media server. It was that or an Apple TV, and I liked having more control plus a DVD player in the box.
Front Row 2.0 is nice, but I've been trying to find add-ons, like Sapphire, to give it more features. Nothing yet will play YouTube or other internet video, which is one of the things I'd really like. So, after today's cool demo of ATV 2.0 software, I'm hoping that Steve & Co will keep Front Row on parity with ATV.
After all, Mac users would like to rent HD movies & and show of our Macs too!

Vibeeen wrote:
After all, Mac users would like to rent HD movies & and show of our Macs too!
AppleTV includes HDMI and HDCP, which are not present in Apple computers. Although computers play HD movie trailers just fine, I suspect that studio demands for DRM would ensure that rental HD downloads (or HD-DVD or Blu-ray) would not appear on a computer. Unless the computer had HDMI and HDCP enforced.

Front Row crashes when loading DVD

Hey, I hope someone can help with this, I am trying to use front row to play a DVD, but after a short while front row closes. Now, as soon as i tell it to play the DVD, when it tries to load it, it just turns off. There is no unexpected closure error message or option to report or anything, it just acts like I closed it. And help or info is appreciated, thanks.

I've actually been having the same problem.
First of all, my DVD player constantly takes forever to load a DVD and/or spits it out; then more recently, Front Row without fail will crash when a DVD ends. Even worse, lately, it won't even play the DVD after repeated attempts to start it.
It's extremely annoying and I can't figure out what to do.

Putting Front Row on an Ibook late 2004 after archiving & installing 10.5

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