Stuck on mac os x utilities

my macbook pro says it has no start up disk and now im stuck on mac os x utilities with four options to use (time machine) or (install moutain lion) or (use internet for help) or (disk utility).

Use Disk Utility to repair your system disk drive because it sound like it has lost the operating system.
If it can be repaired then install Mountain Lion.
Allan

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Stuck at mac os x utilites/internet recovery only option when booting up?

Okay I have a macbook pro I bought from someone for $5, I was emptying the trash and this dude goes towards and it and throws it in the garbage can, I ask whats wrong with it, he says he does not know and it only goes to mac os x utilities, when you put internet recovery so i offered him $5 for it even though it is in the trash he accepts and says good luck and he drives off. Their is no disk drives when trying to recover only internet recoevery, when I try Clicking reinstall mac os x it says install information cannot be found, I Need a step to step guide on how to make a recovery hd, The hard drive is in, and their is a disk1 with MAC OS X Base system.

You will need to boot the computer using Internet Recovery in order to install OS X properly. You cannot use the OS X installed by someone else.
Install Mavericks, Lion/Mountain Lion Using Internet Recovery
Be sure you backup your files to an external drive or second internal drive because the following procedure will remove everything from the hard drive.
Boot to the Internet Recovery HD:
Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND-OPTION- R keys until a globe appears on the screen. Wait patiently - 15-20 minutes - until the Recovery main menu appears.
Partition and Format the hard drive:
Select Disk Utility from the main menu and click on the Continue button.
After DU loads select your newly installed hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Partition button and wait until the process has completed. Quit DU and return to the main menu.
Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion. Mavericks: Select Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion, Mavericks and click on the Install button. Be sure to select the correct drive to use if you have more than one.
Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible because it is three times faster than wireless.
This should restore the version of OS X originally pre-installed on the computer.

Help! How can I take out the mini-disc stuck in mac?

Help! How can I take out the mini-disc stuck in mac?
I insert it into the mac, but the OS cannot load the disc and the disc cannot be ejected even i pressed the "eject" button.

This happened to a family members macbookpro. A mini-cd inserted, couldn't be mounted or ejected by the drive.
I cut a rectangle from a cereal box about two inches wide and 6 inches long. Abour an inch and half from one end in the middle I cut a notch and bent it down a little.
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I then inserted it slowly into the drive notch down and slowly pulled out. I did this few times and caught the mimi-cd and removed it. The drive has worked flawlessly for several years
A few days after this happened I was in BestBuy and an Apple rep was there displaying new Apple products. I asked him about it and he said they have a tool that ***** it out.

Stuck in mac OS installer

I am stuck in mac os installer after trying to repair my disk by starting up from my install disc. it failed to repair claiming node trouble.
Now when I get to choose my hard drive it quits after trying to restart. Other times it does not even give me my hard drive as a choice.
Help I do not have everything on my hard drive backed up

I replied to you over here. http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=9866933#9866933
You don't need to start a new topic.
"*Help I do not have everything on my hard drive backed up "*
Well, that's not good since the drive needs repairing.

Mac OS X utilities

Hey , my Macbook pro , is asking me for a (4 number password) and my original password is not working helpmeet please .,
((( Mac OS X utilities ))) version 1.0(33)

If this is a PIN lockout as described, then it's an anti-theft feature. You will need Apple's assistance to unlock it. Make an appointment at the Genius Bar at your nearest Apple Store. Be prepared to submit proof of ownership.

Stuck in "Mac OS X 10.5 Setup Assistant"

Hi there
Subject: Stuck in 'Mac OS X Setup Assistant'
I am stuck in "Mac OS X Setup Assistant" After rebooting following software upgrade, the Setup Assistant appears unexpectedly each time Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard starts up, and continues to appear even after completing all pages in the assistant,
I followed the steps advised by Joseph Kriz on 09 February 2008, in the enclosed webpage and achieved safe boot.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306998
However the window denoting safe boot has only login in button. No back button, no restart button. No other buttons, even after I pressed power button quickly, a few times.
I am stuck.

This may be an issue with the pde plugins. PDE stands for print dialog extension and are included with vendor drivers to provide access to printer features not supported by the core printing system. If you are using a Power PC driver (or sharing it from the G4 to the MacTel) then that may be a possible cause. See if HP offers a Universal Binary driver for your model.

My MB pro doesn't recognize any start up discs. I have the flashing question mark, but when I press option/alt, I'm only prompted to start the internet recovery. Afterwards the Mac OS X Utilities pops up, but there's no start up disc?

I have the flashing question mark, but when I press option/alt, I'm only prompted to start the internet recovery. Afterwards the Mac OS X Utilities pops up, but there's no start up disc when I try to reinstall Mac OS x or anything.

Hello, sullivja.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Here is an article I would recommend going through when experiencing this issue.
A flashing question mark appears when you start your Mac
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1440
Cheers,
Jason H.

Error invoking Mac OS X Utilities via cmd-R

I get an error-box asking for 'Mac OS reinstall' after trying to invoke Mac OS X Utilities via 'cmd-R' for startup.
The MacBookPro has been working fine without visible issues on Lion after normal startup. What do?
Thanks for advice!
Below part of the the 'Installer LOG' - which might help the experts, not me unfortunately
Aug 15 13:00:34 localhost Unknown[322]: Launching the Language Chooser for an OS Install
Aug 15 13:00:40 localhost configd[111]: bootp_session_transmit: bpf_write(en1) failed: Network is down (50)
Aug 15 13:00:40 localhost configd[111]: DHCP en1: INIT transmit failed
Aug 15 13:00:41 localhost LCA[323]: Bookmark failed to issue extension for item /com.apple.recovery.boot/BaseSystem.dmg (depth=4000): No such file or directory
Aug 15 13:00:41 localhost LCA[323]: Bookmark failed to issue extension for item (depth=4000): No such file or directory
Aug 15 13:00:41 localhost LCA[323]: Bookmark failed to issue extension for item /com.apple.recovery.boot/BaseSystem.dmg (depth=4001): No such file or directory
Aug 15 13:00:43 localhost LCA[323]: Using keyboard layout 3
Aug 15 13:00:43 localhost Unknown[324]: Keyboard Layouts: duplicate keyboard layout identifier -16899.
Aug 15 13:00:43 localhost Unknown[324]: Keyboard Layouts: keyboard layout identifier -16899 has been replaced with -28673.
Aug 15 13:00:43 localhost Unknown[324]: Keyboard Layouts: duplicate keyboard layout identifier -16900.
Aug 15 13:00:43 localhost Unknown[324]: Keyboard Layouts: keyboard layout identifier -16900 has been replaced with -28674.
Aug 15 13:00:43 localhost LCA[323]: Found primary language hint "en"
Aug 15 13:00:44 localhost LCA[323]: Bookmark failed to issue extension for item /com.apple.recovery.boot/BaseSystem.dmg (depth=4000): No such file or directory
Aug 15 13:00:44 localhost LCA[323]: Using keyboard layout 3
Aug 15 13:00:44 localhost LCA[323]: Found primary language hint "en"
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Aug 15 13:00:44 localhost OSInstaller[339]: Bookmark failed to issue extension for item (depth=4000): No such file or directory
Aug 15 13:00:44 localhost OSInstaller[339]: Bookmark failed to issue extension for item /com.apple.recovery.boot/BaseSystem.dmg (depth=4001): No such file or directory
Aug 15 13:00:44 localhost OSInstaller[339]: Mac OS X Installer application started
Aug 15 13:00:44 localhost OSInstaller[339]: 1 display(s) found.
Aug 15 13:00:44 localhost OSInstaller[339]: Display[1] is NOT using OpenGL acceleration.
Aug 15 13:00:44 localhost OSInstaller[339]: @(#)PROGRAM:Install PROJECT:Install-684
Aug 15 13:00:44 localhost OSInstaller[339]: @(#)PROGRAM:Mac OS X Installer PROJECT:OSInstaller-346.1
Aug 15 13:00:44 localhost OSInstaller[339]: Hardware: MacBookPro6,1 @ 2.80 GHz (x 4), 8192 MB RAM
Aug 15 13:00:44 localhost OSInstaller[339]: Running OS Build: Mac OS X 10.7 (11A511)
Aug 15 13:00:44 localhost OSInstaller[339]: Env: DYLD_NO_FIX_PREBINDING=1
Aug 15 13:00:44 localhost OSInstaller[339]: Env: PATH=/usr/bin:/bin:/usr/sbin:/sbin
Aug 15 13:00:44 localhost OSInstaller[339]: Env: PWD=/
Aug 15 13:00:44 localhost OSInstaller[339]: Env: SHLVL=1
Aug 15 13:00:44 localhost OSInstaller[339]: Env: __OSINSTALL_ENVIRONMENT=1
Aug 15 13:00:44 localhost OSInstaller[339]: Env: CI_DEFAULT_OPENCL_USAGE=0
Aug 15 13:00:44 localhost OSInstaller[339]: Env: OS_INSTALL=1
Aug 15 13:00:44 localhost OSInstaller[339]: Env: _=/System/Installation/CDIS/LCA.app/Contents/MacOS/LCA
Aug 15 13:00:45 localhost OSInstaller[339]: Failed to locate volume with UUID 6055A01E-D629-3881-843A-C77469DBB35E
Aug 15 13:00:45 localhost OSInstaller[339]: Couldn't find Mac OS X (Server) install data.
Aug 15 13:00:48 localhost configd[111]: subnet_route_if_index: can't get interface name
Aug 15 13:01:05 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 Unknown[324]: Keyboard Layouts: duplicate keyboard layout identifier -16899.
Aug 15 13:01:05 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 Unknown[324]: Keyboard Layouts: keyboard layout identifier -16899 has been replaced with -28673.
Aug 15 13:01:05 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 Unknown[324]: Keyboard Layouts: duplicate keyboard layout identifier -16900.
Aug 15 13:01:05 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 Unknown[324]: Keyboard Layouts: keyboard layout identifier -16900 has been replaced with -28674.
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 Unknown[324]: 2011-08-15 13:02 Mac OS X Installer[339] (CarbonCore.framework) FSEventStreamStart: ERROR: FSEvents_connect() => Unknown service name (1102)
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.1 - Client: coreservicesd, UID: 0, EUID: 0, GID: 0, EGID: 0
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.1 - ODNodeCreateWithName request, SessionID: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000, Name: /Local/Default
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.1 - loading configuration for '/Local' from '/System/Library/OpenDirectory/Configurations/Local.plist'
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: Loaded bundle at path '/System/Library/OpenDirectory/Modules/PlistFile.bundle'
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.1 - unable to find authentication module 'ConfigurationProfiles'
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.1 - unable to find service discovery callback for module 'PlistFile'
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: Registered subnode with name '/Local/Default'
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: Registering for network changes
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: failed to open local node for internal record copy
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: Registering for power changes
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: Registering for network power changes
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.1, Node: /Local/Default - node assigned UUID - E209D006-5BBE-40DE-A132-F3FF3C73610B
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.1, Node: /Local/Default - ODNodeCreateWithName completed
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.2 - Client: coreservicesd, UID: 0, EUID: 0, GID: 0, EGID: 0
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.2 - ODQueryCreateWithNode request, NodeID: E209D006-5BBE-40DE-A132-F3FF3C73610B, RecordType(s): dsRecTypeNative:config, Attribute: dsAttrTypeStandard:RecordName, MatchType: EqualTo, Equality: CaseExact, Value(s): SharePoints, Requested Attributes: dsAttributesAll, Max Results: 1
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.2, Node: /Local/Default, Module: PlistFile - client is using a native record type 'config' which is not portable
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.2, Node: /Local/Default, Module: PlistFile - client is using a native record type 'config' which is not portable
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.2, Node: /Local/Default, Module: PlistFile - ODQueryCreateWithNode completed
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.3 - Client: coreservicesd, UID: 0, EUID: 0, GID: 0, EGID: 0
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.3 - ODNodeCreateRecord request, NodeID: E209D006-5BBE-40DE-A132-F3FF3C73610B, RecordType: dsRecTypeNative:config, RecordName: SharePoints, Attributes: <none>
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.3, Node: /Local/Default, Module: PlistFile - client is using a native record type 'config' which is not portable
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.3, Node: /Local/Default, Module: PlistFile - ODNodeCreateRecord completed, delivered 1 result
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.4 - Client: coreservicesd, UID: 0, EUID: 0, GID: 0, EGID: 0
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.4 - ODQueryCreateWithNode request, NodeID: E209D006-5BBE-40DE-A132-F3FF3C73610B, RecordType(s): dsRecTypeNative:config/SharePoints, Attribute: dsAttrTypeStandard:RecordName, MatchType: Any, Equality: CaseExact, Value(s): dsRecordsAll, Requested Attributes: dsAttrTypeNative:ftp_guestaccess,dsAttrTypeNative:smb_name,dsAttrTypeNative:sha repoint_account_uuid,dsAttrTypeNative:smb_createmask,dsAttrTypeNative:sharepoint _version,dsAttrTypeStandard:AppleMetaNodeLocation,dsAttrTypeNative:afp_guestacce ss,dsAttrTypeNative:afp_shared,dsAttrTypeStandard:RecordType,dsAttrTypeNative:ft p_shared,dsAttrTypeNative:afp_name,dsAttrTypeNative:smb_oplocks,dsAttrTypeNative :afp_use_parent_owner,dsAttrTypeNative:smb_directorymask,dsAttrTypeStandard:Reco rdName,dsAttrTypeNative:afp_use_parent_privs,dsAttrTypeNative:smb_guestaccess,ds AttrTypeNative:smb_inherit_permissions,dsAttrTypeStandard:AppleMetaRecordName,ds AttrTypeNative:smb_shared,dsAttrTypeNative:directory_path,dsAttrTypeNative:smb_s trictlocking,dsAttrTypeNative:sharepoint_group_id,dsAttrTypeNative:ftp_name, Max Results: 2147483647
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.4, Node: /Local/Default, Module: PlistFile - client is using an old record type 'dsRecTypeNative:config/SharePoints' should be using kODRecordTypeSharePoints
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.4, Node: /Local/Default, Module: PlistFile - client is using an old record type 'dsRecTypeNative:config/SharePoints' should be using kODRecordTypeSharePoints
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.4, Node: /Local/Default, Module: PlistFile - flushing record '/private/var/db/dslocal/nodes/Default/config/SharePoints'
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: Module: PlistFile - ___index_record_block_invoke_1: sqlite3_prepare_v2: 21
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: Module: PlistFile - ___index_record_block_invoke_1: sqlite3_prepare_v2: 21
Aug 15 13:02:20 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 opendirectoryd[100]: 325.4, Node: /Local/Default, Module: PlistFile - ODQueryCreateWithNode completed
Aug 15 13:03:03 ludwig-nastanskys-macbook-pro-17 OSInstaller[339]: Bookmark failed to issue extension for item /com.apple.recovery.boot/BaseSystem.dmg (depth=4000): No such file or directory

LWN wrote:
My goal was to create a bootable USB-stick based on Lion.
For this I rebooted with the 'cmd-R' Option without any external HD or DVD connected. Apparently this invokes what you call the 'Recovery HD' (partition). Then the error occurs.
I have exactly the same problem. This happened because of an interrupt to the reinstallation process. After the interrupt, whenever I reboot my lion with the cmd-R option, it gives me the error message: 'There was a problem installing "Mac OS X" Try reinstalling.' in exactly the same screen. After I press ok, I am in the installer. But I cannot figure out how to reinstall. The problem is definitely with the os in the recovery disk partition, not the full lion os in the regular disk partition.
Some people have encountered the same error message. They contacted Apple and were asked to reset the PRAM. I looked through what it did. I believe that it is an overkill. There should be some easier way to fix it. Let me know if anyone knows the details of what happens when BaseSystem.dmg is run.

Im trying to restore my mac book pro but when i get to the mac os x utilities it wont let me click on any options?

im trying to restore my mac book pro but when i get to the mac os x utilities screen it wont let me click anything?

I think ive just done it! I think ive been in Safari clicking file, open files, downloads - and thats where it was grey. i just went from the 'Finder' icon and was able to download its doing it now. i think i need some tuition as i dont know if i wasi n the wrong place initially but i could see the downloads just not click on them. Thank you for your patience Don

Have cd stuck in Mac book. Have tried everything except opening it up.

Have cd stuck in Mac book. Have tried everything except opening it up.

Took it to Apple. They held down the trackpad and pressed eject repeatedly aaaaaand it worked!!!! YAY!!! thanks for all the help everyone

Why did Mac OS X Utilities come up on my Macbook pro?, Why did Mac OS X Utilities come up on my Macbook pro?

i need help because mac os x utilities showed up as soon as i started my computer and im not sure why can soemone tell me how i can fix this problem without erasing all of my files/documents

What happened is for some reason OS X isn't booting, so it booted into Recovery (either Recovery HD partition or Internet Recovery if you saw a globe thingy)
So you use Disk Utility to repair/permissions on the Macintosh HD partition. Do not use it to Erase the Macintosh HD partition, that WILL erase your files.
The firmware might have just gotten the wrong partiiton to boot from messed up, hold the option key down ona wired or built in keyboard while booting the computer, see if you can boot the Macintosh HD partition with OS X, then set Startup Disk in System Preferences to remind the firmware which correct partition it's supposed to boot from.
Run through these list of fixes, or take your machine to someone who can.
..Step by Step to fix your Mac
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Started my MacBook Pro and the Mac OS X Utilities screen shows up. Not sure what to do.

When I restarted my computer, it booted to the Mac OS X Utilities screen. I'm not sure what to do from here.

Odd. It apparently booted into Recovery Mode.
For good measure, choose Disk Utility, click on the Macintosh HD volume on the left and run Repair Disk and Repair Disk Permissions by clicking on the buttons. Then quit, restart and hold down the Option key prior to the startup chime. When a list of disk icons pops up, click on Macintosh and the arrow to boot from it.
If this happens again in the future, use AppleExpert's instructions for resetting the default boot volume.

Macbook Air (2011) won't connect to internet and is stuck in Mac OSX Utilities

Additionally, I cannot connect to my backups because I deleted them! Install takes to long to do at Starbucks for example. Halp? I have a WPA2 Internet security. I have also rebooted everything.
Help is greatly appreciated!

Glad it's not just me. I have D-Link and TP-Link routers set up in the same or a similar way. My iPads, iPods and Windows laptops all show a single SSID and switch between them happily. My new 13" Air was showing two networks (2 SSIDs) and wireless was patchy at best. I changed one router to be N only and that improved things somewhat, but still loosing the network. In order to see which router was being used I altered the SSID of one. The "N-only" router is giving the best coverage with a strong signal - but then it just drops out and the wireless icon shows "Searching". Turning wifi off then back on fixes the connection.
When it comes to internet browsing my iPad 2 is significantly faster than the Air.
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Powerbook stuck at mac osx boot up

my computer is stuck at the mac os x screen upon boot up the blue line fills then stops at end when full and still says for at least last twenty minutes starting mac osx at bottom, if anyone has any ideas to help thx

Did this just start, and if so, have you added any software or hardware recently? First, unplug any hardware you have plugged into any port.
Have you tried:
A safe boot: Reboot, holding the shift key down. This does some disk maintenance and doesn't load login items, amongst other things. Does this work? If so, try a normal reboot right after, does it work now?
Insert the first OS X DVD you have, and reboot holding the C key down. This will boot from the DVD. If you can do this, bring up disk utility from the utilities menu, and fix permissions and repair the disk. Does the repair indicate that anything was done? Any issues identified? Can you boot normally now?

CD stuck in Mac Mini

i Have a Mac Mini and i inserted a CD but i pressed the Eject Button but the computer wont eject the cd now its stuck in there? does anyone knows if the Mac Mini has a force Eject CD feature?

Try this article:
http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=20041011075232575
See also this thread:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=416053&tstart=0
Failing that, I think there is a force eject method, I think it is a hole through which you have to insert a pin. Since I am not sure where the hole is, I am not going to tell you to go poke around. You may have to open the Mini to access the hole.

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