Start up issues on MacBook Pro from 2008

My mac book on wich my life depends, got "sick" and can't start up.
two weeks ago I tried to install an external HD to have a back up copy of my stuff, everything looked fine until I restarted it, it restarted really slowly and when it tried to sign up online for the software that came with the HD, I order it to go ahead, it got really slow, since the internet was not hooked up I thought: "the computer just got ordered to go online and couldn't" so I decided to restart it, but it never did, it just sort of freezes on the blue screen after the apple, I can move the cursor and it gives signs of being working, like it goes to sleep if I leave it trying to boot, but it was not until today, I got an external cd reader (because mine fried 'cause looks like my computer has no "airway" as the tech tried to explain me so it overheats) I noticed that at the end of all the "thinking" it does, it asks for my user and password on a black screen named darwin, but what username? I do remember my password to install but never got to enter the user name? how can I retrieve it? as well as the password? just in case, also is this going to start up my computer? and is there another way to start it up without going through this? I tried to start in safe mode but it just turns off, does this means my computer is done? and "my life missing"? also tried several instructions from the support forum but nothing has worked so far.
Thanks for your time and support,
A.Ibarra

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So I have an issue i would like to throw into the ring and see if I get any responses I have not thought of yet. Let me give you a quick backstory to my recent macbook adventures.... I will start with a quick prelude story.
Chapter One:
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0xffffff8096bf3710 : 0xffffff801da5260f
0xffffff8096bf3770 : 0xffffff801da51d09
0xffffff8096bf3870 : 0xffffff801da2aa2f
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0xffffff8096bf3930 : 0xffffff7f9fcae16e
0xffffff8096bf39a0 : 0xffffff7f9fcae523
0xffffff8096bf39d0 : 0xffffff801dc13438
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0xffffff8096bf3ae0 : 0xffffff801dbf437a
0xffffff8096bf3b80 : 0xffffff801dbe5f15
0xffffff8096bf3c30 : 0xffffff801dbe67d2
0xffffff8096bf3f50 : 0xffffff801de3de23
0xffffff8096bf3fb0 : 0xffffff801daf3e06
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com.apple.AppleFSCompression.AppleFSCompressionTypeZlib(1.0d1)[E163B7AE-F6E5-328 6-B827-66DB3FE3DB7B]@0xffffff7f9fcac000->0xffffff7f9fcaffff
BSD process name corresponding to current thread: applet
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13B42
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Kernel UUID: 1D9369E3-D0A5-31B6-8D16-BFFBBB390393
Kernel slide:
0x000000001d800000
Kernel text base: 0xffffff801da00000
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Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 320M, NVIDIA GeForce 320M, PCI, 256 MB
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Memory Module: BANK 1/DIMM0, 2 GB, DDR3, 1067 MHz, 0x80CE, 0x4D34373142353637334648302D4346382020
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USB Device: Internal Memory Card Reader
USB Device: BRCM2046 Hub
USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller
USB Device: IR Receiver
USB Device: Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Thunderbolt Bus:
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Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of the test is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party software that loads automatically at startup or login, by a peripheral device, by a font conflict, or by corruption of the file system or of certain system caches.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards, if applicable. Start up in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. You must hold down the shift key twice: once when you boot, and again when you log in.
Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, with limited graphics performance, and some things won’t work at all, including sound output and Wi-Fi on certain models. The next normal boot may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually login automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem?
After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of the test.

MacBook Pro (Late 2008) won't start up

Since December 2012, my MacBook Pro (late 2008) refuses start up. After trying many, many things (from online forums - nothing worked), the solution I found by hit and miss is to heat up the back of the laptop in front of my fireplace (or with a hair dryer), to remove the battery, to wait a few seconds and then to put it back in; after doing this, it turns on without a fuss and remains in perfect running condition until I turn it off again. I now leave it on 24/7 when at home, and I don't dare taking it away with me again... Seems to me a contact got loose and the heat expands it just enough to make it work again. Manufacturing problem?
Has anybody else got the same or a similar problem? I hope to fix this without going to an Apple store if possible, as it's not under warranty any more...
By the way, I have since replaced the battery and the hard disk, but that particular problem remains; I'm running OS X 10.8.2.

It coule be one of two things:
1) Your hard drive has become corrupted, and you'll have to reinstall the OS and cut your losses.
2) Your logic board is fried. I seriously hope that this isn't the problem, but if it is, then it's time for a new mac.
My macbook pro was stuck on a bootup loop, and I finally had to reinstall the OS. This fixed my problem. On the other hand, I had this same problem on my iMac, and an OS reinstall didn't do anything.
Before making any judgements, take it to the genius bar and get some expert advice.

Macbook Pro (Late 2008), Migration from old MBP, Cannot Switch GraphicCard

Hello,
I just got my new Macbook Pro (new 2008 version). I have a complete Time Machine Backup from my old Macbook Pro (2007) so I inserted Mac OS X Install DVD and told it to install from Time Machine.
It took about 2-3 hours, but worked very well, all my settings, emails, itunes etc... perfect. But there is this little graphic cards issue.
I searched the forums and google for the last hours but I did not find a solution that worked for me.
Problem: I have the old Energy Saver Preference Pane (old icon, old layout) and therefor *can not change graphic cards*. Checking the System Profiler, both graphic cards are recognized.
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None of this worked.
Anybody has a solution for this?
A last try would be re-install OS X the normal way without time machine. But how do I get my old data back? Using Migration wizard after installation could make the problem reappear. Additionally this would take another 3-4 hours minimum for installation and migration.
How can I "upgrade" my preference pane?
Thanks in advance.
regards Michael

Michael Kuck wrote:
Hi Allan,
thank you for your quick answer. I assume that erase & install will work, but how do I get my data from my time machine backup? Movies, photos, ... is easy. but Mail settings, itunes, and all other settings?
When doing a clean install from the DVD, you can choose to restore from Time Machine as you install:
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Instaling ML on Macbook pro late 2008 from dmg problem

Hello all
a friend of mine has a macbook pro late 2008 with snow leopard installed.
He wanted me to clean install the machine and install ML on it
i checked the requirements and i saw that this is possible
went on my mac mini and restored the image file to a usb stick and holding option key while booting i started the process
first erased the hard drive and then back to main screen press install ML
the next screen after confirming that i agree the dialog box was reading tyhe instalation files..it went throughh till the last bit and then just stuck there!
left it almost all night and nothing happened
Any ideaw on how to proceed?
Maybe the installation image that i have used is only for my mac mini and that is the reason that this happens?
a possible solution is to install snow leopard again and inform him to buy the software so as to be machoine specific from the mac app store?
Any help will be much appreciated
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Your friend has to purchase OS X Mountain Lion with his/her Apple ID. If you install OS X Mountain Lion without having purchased it with his/her Apple ID, he/she won't be able to reinstall OS X Mountain Lion if it gets damaged, so this is dangerous.
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Does anyone else have this issue? Are there any solutions?

Try resetting your computer's SMC:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
If that doesn't resolve the issue, you may want to download and install AppleJack, a free, open-source utility that runs in Single User Mode and that has sorted out occasional problems with sleep, failure to shut down, etc. on my machines.
http://applejack.sourceforge.net/

My Macbook pro Early 2008 is randomly slow at starting up and when I am backing up to my time capsule I am receiving the following message 'Time machine could not complete the backup. '' ''The backup disk image ''/Volumes/name time capsule/ my name MacBoo

My Macbook pro Early 2008 is randomly slow at starting up and when I am backing up to my time capsule I am receiving the following message 'Time machine could not complete the backup. '' ''The backup disk image ''/Volumes/name time capsule/ my name MacBook Pro (4).sparsebundle'' could not be accessed (error-1).
Problem started after deleting parrell desktop and window7 ?
Please help?

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Reboot the TC.. restart the whole network if the simple reboot did not work.. start in order. modem.. router/TC.. clients. 2min gap.
Read C12 here. http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

How can i Flash and restore the firmware ( EFI ) from a Macbook pro ( late 2008 , 5.1 ) ??

How can i Flash and restore the firmware ( EFI ) from a Macbook pro ( late 2008 , 5.1 ) ??
Please help me !!

The Seagate backup drive I bought doesn't support 10.5.8
The only reason I can see for that is it's formatted NTFS, which would likely be Read Only in 10.5.x, if you can reformat it MacOS extended, which would erase everything on it now, then that should work for your purposes.

I have a MacBook Pro late 2008 edition with 2 Gigs of RAM and running Mavericks. When trying to download Yosemite from the App Store it gives me an error message. Anyone has a similar problem?

MacBook Pro late 2008 edition with 2 Gigs of RAM and running Mavericks (10.9.5). It gives me an error message when I try to download Yosemite

All,
I thought it may be related to spaces in the path in which the script was called from. I tried having the ODBC command script in another directory but the same thing happens. It will give me the "CONFIGSYSDSN: Unable to create a data source for the 'Oracle in OraClient10g_home1' driver: Could not load the setup or translator library with error code -2147467259". As soon as the script is done running I can manually double click the script and it adds the DSN fine.
Thanks,
Clif Bridegum

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