Why Does My Computer Restart Itself Randomly?

Everytime i surf the web, my macbook just restarts itself randomly for some reason. What is happening to my macbook?

If you have more than one user account, you must be logged in as an administrator to carry out these instructions.
Launch the Console application in any of the following ways:
☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
☞ Open LaunchPad. Click Utilities, then Console in the icon grid.
Select the most recent panic log under the heading System Diagnostic Reports on the left. If you don't see that heading, select
View ▹ Show Log List from the menu bar. Post the entire contents of the panic report — the text, please, not a screenshot. In the interest of privacy, I suggest you edit out the “Anonymous UUID,” a long string of letters, numbers, and dashes in the header and body of the report, if it’s present (it may not be.) Please don't post shutdownStall, spin, or hang reports.

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Why does my MBP restart itself randomly several times a day? Something about a "Panic Report".

Ok so my MacBook Pro shuts itself down and restarts at least 4 times a day. Usually this happens when im away from my computer and its been idle or sleeping or whatever it does, however just 30 minutes ago this happened while i was using it and then it wouldnt restart it just kept showing the loading "apple" logo with loading bars comntinuously spinning... I had to shut it down manually and then it took an extra long time to load before finally loading to the user login page. Now generally... upon start up after this "panic" i will recieve a"Panic report" that says something aloong the lines of...
Interval Since Last Panic Report: 27841 sec Panics Since Last Report: 2 Anonymous UUID: 6EBC0F43-E7CB-480C-8D91-9EA7C74EEECC Wed Jun 5 01:28:29 2013 panic(cpu 0 caller 0xffffff80002c4794): Kernel trap at 0xffffff7f816c8e1f, type 14=page fault, registers: CR0: 0x0000000080010033, CR2: 0xffffff80d17a0628, CR3: 0x000000008a22e00d, CR4: 0x00000000001606e0 RAX: 0xffffff80d15621f8, RBX: 0xffffff80d1562000, RCX: 0x000000000003cb26, RDX: 0x0000000000000000 RSP: 0xffffff80ef4f3960, RBP: 0xffffff80ef4f3a40, RSI: 0x000000807e876986, RDI: 0xffffff80ef4f39d9 R8: 0x000000000000001f, R9: 0xffffffffffffff00, R10: 0xffffffffffffffdf, R11: 0x0000000000000000 R12: 0xffffff80d179e000, R13: 0x0000000000000000, R14: 0x0000000000000000, R15: 0xffffff80ef4f3960 RFL: 0x0000000000010286, RIP: 0xffffff7f816c8e1f, CS: 0x0000000000000008, SS: 0x0000000000000010 CR2: 0xffffff80d17a0628, Error code: 0x0000000000000000, Faulting CPU: 0x0 Backtrace (CPU 0), Frame : Return Address 0xffffff80ef4f3610 : 0xffffff8000220792 0xffffff80ef4f3690 : 0xffffff80002c4794 0xffffff80ef4f3840 : 0xffffff80002da55d 0xffffff80ef4f3860 : 0xffffff7f816c8e1f 0xffffff80ef4f3a40 : 0xffffff7f816e5c05 0xffffff80ef4f3a80 : 0xffffff7f816c7257 0xffffff80ef4f3ab0 : 0xffffff7f80c95832 0xffffff80ef4f3af0 : 0xffffff7f80c9593d 0xffffff80ef4f3b10 : 0xffffff7f80c9ecff 0xffffff80ef4f3b70 : 0xffffff7f80c9edc8 0xffffff80ef4f3b90 : 0xffffff7f80c9c138 0xffffff80ef4f3bb0 : 0xffffff7f80c9c4bc 0xffffff80ef4f3be0 : 0xffffff80006565fe 0xffffff80ef4f3c40 : 0xffffff8000656fbb 0xffffff80ef4f3d80 : 0xffffff80002a3f08 0xffffff80ef4f3e80 : 0xffffff8000223096 0xffffff80ef4f3eb0 : 0xffffff80002148a9 0xffffff80ef4f3f10 : 0xffffff800021bbd8 0xffffff80ef4f3f70 : 0xffffff80002aef10 0xffffff80ef4f3fb0 : 0xffffff80002daec3 Kernel Extensions in backtrace: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.3.4)[D0A1F6BD-E66E-3DD8-9913-A3AB8746F422]@0 xffffff7f80c8a000->0xffffff7f80cc2fff dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.7)[5C23D598-58B2-3204-BC03-BC3C0F00BD32]@0xffffff 7f80849000 com.apple.driver.AppleIntelHD4000Graphics(7.3.2)[AD64F3E5-2838-3046-A9EA-1CB6C9 769436]@0xffffff7f816c4000->0xffffff7f8172afff dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.7)[5C23D598-58B2-3204-BC03-BC3C0F00BD32]@0xffffff 7f80849000 dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.3.4)[7C8672C4-8B0D-3CCF-A79A-23C62E90F895]@0xff ffff7f80cc3000 dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.3.4)[D0A1F6BD-E66E-3DD8-9913-A3AB8746F422]@0 xffffff7f80c8a000 BSD process name corresponding to current thread: WindowServer Mac OS version: 11G63 Kernel version: Darwin Kernel Version 11.4.2: Thu Aug 23 16:25:48 PDT 2012; root:xnu-1699.32.7~1/RELEASE_X86_64 Kernel UUID: FF3BB088-60A4-349C-92EA-CA649C698CE5 System model name: MacBookPro9,2 (Mac-6F01561E16C75D06) System uptime in nanoseconds: 5870204567267 last loaded kext at 49584802694: com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyHIDDriver 122 (addr 0xffffff7f8167a000, size 20480) 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com.apple.iokit.IOUSBFamily 5.1.0 com.apple.driver.AppleEFIRuntime 1.6.1 com.apple.iokit.IOHIDFamily 1.7.1 com.apple.iokit.IOSMBusFamily 1.1 com.apple.security.sandbox 177.9 com.apple.kext.AppleMatch 1.0.0d1 com.apple.driver.DiskImages 331.7 com.apple.iokit.IOStorageFamily 1.7.2 com.apple.driver.AppleKeyStore 28.18 com.apple.driver.AppleACPIPlatform 1.5 com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily 2.7 com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily 1.4 Model: MacBookPro9,2, BootROM MBP91.00D3.B08, 2 processors, Intel Core i7, 2.9 GHz, 8 GB, SMC 2.2f38 Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000, Intel HD Graphics 4000, Built-In, 512 MB Memory Module: BANK 0/DIMM0, 4 GB, DDR3, 1600 MHz, 0x80CE, 0x4D34373142353237334448302D434B302020 Memory Module: BANK 1/DIMM0, 4 GB, DDR3, 1600 MHz, 0x80CE, 0x4D34373142353237334448302D434B302020 AirPort: spairport_wireless_card_type_airport_extreme (0x14E4, 0xF5), Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.106.198.19.22) Bluetooth: Version 4.0.8f17, 2 service, 18 devices, 1 incoming serial ports Network Service: Wi-Fi, AirPort, en1 Serial ATA Device: TOSHIBA MK7559GSXF, 750.16 GB Serial ATA Device: HL-DT-ST DVDRW GS31N USB Device: hub_device, 0x8087 (Intel Corporation), 0x0024, 0x1a100000 / 2 USB Device: FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in), apple_vendor_id, 0x8509, 0x1a110000 / 3 USB Device: hub_device, 0x8087 (Intel Corporation), 0x0024, 0x1d100000 / 2 USB Device: hub_device, 0x0424 (SMSC), 0x2513, 0x1d180000 / 3 USB Device: BRCM20702 Hub, 0x0a5c (Broadcom Corp.), 0x4500, 0x1d181000 / 6 USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller, apple_vendor_id, 0x821d, 0x1d181300 / 9 USB Device: Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad, apple_vendor_id, 0x0252, 0x1d183000 / 5 USB Device: IR Receiver, apple_vendor_id, 0x8242, 0x1d182000 / 4
What the HECK is happening and whats causing this???? How do i fix it?

That panic was not caused by third-party software. If the problem is recurrent, the possibilities are:
A stale or corrupt kernel cache
A damaged OS X installation
A fault in a peripheral device, if any
Corrupt non-volatile memory (NVRAM)
An internal hardware fault (including incompatible memory)
An obscure bug in OS X
You may already have ruled out some of these.
Rule out #1 by booting in safe mode and then rebooting as usual. 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. Post for further instructions.
You can rule out #2 and #3 by reinstalling the OS and testing with non-essential peripherals disconnected and aftermarket expansion cards removed, if applicable. Sometimes a clean reinstallation (after erasing the startup volume) may solve a problem that isn't solved by reinstalling in place, without erasing.
Corrupt NVRAM, which rarely causes panics, can be ruled out by resetting it.
If your model has user-replaceable memory, and you've upgraded the memory modules, reinstall the original memory and see whether there's any improvement. Be careful not to touch the gold contacts. Clean them with a mild solvent such as rubbing alcohol. Aftermarket memory must exactly match the technical specifications for your model. Memory that is either slower or faster than specified may be incompatible.
The Apple Hardware Test, though generally unreliable, will sometimes detect a fault. A negative test can't be depended on. Run the extended version of the test.
In the category of obscure bugs, reports suggest that FileVault may trigger kernel traps under some unknown conditions. Most, though not all, of these reports seem to involve booting from an aftermarket SSD. If those conditions apply to you, try deactivating FileVault.
Connecting more than one display is another reported trigger for OS X bugs.
In rare cases, a malformed network packet from a defective router or other network device can cause panics. Such packets could also be sent deliberately by a skillful attacker. This possibility is something to consider if you run a public server that might be the target of such an attack.
If none of the above applies, make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store to have the machine tested. You may have to leave it there for several days. There isn't much point in doing this unless you can reproduce the panic, or if you can't, it happens often enough that it's likely to be repeated at the store. Otherwise you may be told that nothing is wrong.
Print the first page of the panic report and bring it with you.
Back up all data on the internal drive(s) before you hand over your computer to anyone. If privacy is a concern, erase the data partition(s) with the option to write zeros* (do this only if you know how to restore, and you have at least two independent backups.) Don’t erase the recovery partition, if present.
Keeping your confidential data secure during hardware repair
*An SSD doesn't need to be zeroed.

Why does my computer restart every time I plug in my ipod?

I got my ipod touch a few weeks ago, and for the last two weeks, every time I plug it in, my computer restarts. It continues to restart every time it reaches the XP loading bit (where the bars travel across the screen, I don't know the technical name). I put the computer into safe mode and it doesn't restart, but my ipod isnt recognised on itunes so I can't sync it.
Does anyone have this problem, or know how to fix it? Thanks in advance

I've got a first gen. Ipod touch and I had a problem with my computer and had to wipe my hard drive and reinstall windows! since then when I plug in my touch it restarts my computer.
I'm looking on the forum for a solution before I try anything but to me it looks like we have a similar problem.
The only things different on my system since the last time it worked properly are I updated/reinstalled itunes yesterday and I installed NORTON 360 about a week ago so I think it must have something to do with them!
what browser do you use? I'm using firefox.
If you find a solution can you post an update and I'll do the same,thanks.

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From: Eustace Mendis
Sounds like a Broken Drive...
Most of the times this will be solved with a HardDrive Replacement
although,
you could try this
Restart your Mac and hold down the Command key and the R key (Command-R).
Keep holding these keys until the Apple icon appears.
This indicates that your Mac is starting up.
After the Recovery System is finished starting up,
you should see a desktop with an OS X menu bar and a "Mac OS X Utilities" window.
After you do this, select Disk Utility and run it.
On the next screen,
Select the hard drive in the left hand column,
the First Aid tab on the top, and click on Reparid Disk. (bottom left)
When that is done, click on Repair Permissions.
When that is done, quit Disk Utility and restart.

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I've downloaded the huge printers driver files again, and still nothing. Also tried to fix permissions and that didnt help.
Everything was working fine printing before osx 10.8.3.
Any help would be great.

On the phone today with Senior Apple Tech guys for ovber an hour. I have a case number. They said they hope to have something by Saturday.
I will keep this forum posted if and when I get anything.
In the meantime USB is working just fine.
BTW, spoke with 2 Epson techs and they both said basically talk to Apple, and as far as they knew Apple wasn't supporting Fireire any longer.
It is true that the new machines do not have FW ports. Never the less, the printers were all fine on 10.8.2 and FW so obviously there was a slipup somewhere.
I have had Macs since day one. I consult quite a few photographers and architects on their computers.
In the last several years there have been very few problems, and none that I recall that brought down the whole system.
The old days, yes, but this really startled me. To say nothing of the promised print job I was starting!
Keep the faith that Apple will fix this, and quickly!

Why does my computer occasionally/randomly tell me "I need to restart..." - in four languages. Something ain't right.

Why does my computer occasionally/randomly tell me "I need to restart..." - in four languages. Something ain't right.

Thanks, rkaufmann87, that sounds like me all over. I didn't have a DiagnosticReports folder but I did have a "PanicReporter" folder. I have copied the most recent log (from earlier today) below. I would be grateful for your thoughts on solution or any further direction you can provide. Thanks.
2011-11-17-085303.panic
Thu Nov 17 08:53:13 2011
panic(cpu 2 caller 0x00143764): "zalloc: \"kalloc.4096\" (311818 elements) retry fail 3"@/SourceCache/xnu/xnu-1228.15.4/osfmk/kern/zalloc.c:966
Backtrace (CPU 2), Frame : Return Address (4 potential args on stack)
0x7ef4f888 : 0x12b4c6 (0x45f91c 0x7ef4f8bc 0x13355c 0x0)
0x7ef4f8d8 : 0x143764 (0x4614d8 0x460150 0x4c20a 0x3)
0x7ef4f978 : 0x12fdc2 (0x26f045c 0x1 0x3df2d040 0x12ffb7)
0x7ef4f9a8 : 0x1304e9 (0xd3c 0x1 0x7ef4f9d8 0x8c)
0x7ef4f9d8 : 0x97e2436d (0xd3c 0xaa99a80 0x7ef4fa18 0x12fdc2)
0x7ef4fa08 : 0x97e277b3 (0x1 0xd38 0x7ef4fa38 0x68d89e00)
0x7ef4fa28 : 0x97e23514 (0x68d89e14 0x0 0x0 0x0)
0x7ef4fa58 : 0x3bfc6b (0x3df2d054 0x2b9317f8 0x0 0x24f0a3)
0x7ef4fa98 : 0x3bfd28 (0x2b9317f8 0xaa02904 0x0 0x0)
0x7ef4fab8 : 0x3af826 (0x2b9317f8 0x0 0x0 0x0)
0x7ef4fae8 : 0x248b69 (0x2b92dbf4 0x0 0x7ef4fbe8 0x100007f)
0x7ef4fce8 : 0x23ee2e (0x7b19f300 0x14 0x14 0x6)
0x7ef4fd28 : 0x240ba9 (0x7b19f300 0x14 0x6 0x0)
0x7ef4fe48 : 0x240be5 (0x7b19f300 0x0 0x1 0x549124)
0x7ef4fe68 : 0x22ca34 (0x2 0x7b19f300 0x7ef4fea8 0xffffffff)
0x7ef4fea8 : 0x21b36e (0x2 0x7b19f300 0x0 0x0)
          Backtrace continues...
      Kernel loadable modules in backtrace (with dependencies):
         com.symantec.kext.confidentialData(1.3f44)@0x97e22000->0x97e2dfff
            dependency: com.symantec.kext.internetSecurity(1.3.2f5)@0x62b000
BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task
Mac OS version:
9L30
Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 9.8.0: Wed Jul 15 16:55:01 PDT 2009; root:xnu-1228.15.4~1/RELEASE_I386
System model name: MacPro1,1 (Mac-F4208DC8)
System uptime in nanoseconds: 145228120280331
vm objects:5850460
non-kernel map entri:1264428
kernel map entries:8462300
pv_list:1851864
kalloc.16:5443584
kalloc.32:81367040
kalloc.64:63418368
kalloc.128:2445312
kalloc.256:80748544
kalloc.4096:1277206528
kalloc.8192:2015232
vm pages:66613448
ipc ports:1197700
MAC Labels:1326168
vnodes:5018400
namecache:1644240
HFS node:6737024
HFS fork:2779840
buf.4096:2920448
buf.8192:56360960
Kernel Stacks:1785856
PageTables:29204480
Kalloc.Large:11616404
unloaded kexts:
com.apple.iokit.IOUSBMassStorageClass          2.0.8 - last unloaded 78388390721999
loaded kexts:
com.symantec.kext.fw          1.0.3f5
com.symantec.kext.confidentialData          1.3f44
com.symantec.kext.filesecurity          1.3.3f65
com.symantec.kext.SymAPComm          11.1.2f17
com.symantec.kext.pf          4.1.1f13
com.symantec.kext.ips          3.2f8
com.symantec.kext.internetSecurity          1.3.2f5
com.apple.driver.iTunesPhoneDriver          1.0 - last loaded 78264274723293
com.apple.iokit.IOUSBMassStorageClass          2.0.8
com.apple.filesystems.msdosfs          1.5.5
com.apple.driver.AppleHWSensor          1.9d0
com.apple.filesystems.autofs          2.0.2
com.apple.driver.AppleUpstreamUserClient          2.7.5
com.apple.driver.AppleHDA          1.7.1a2
com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothSerialManager          2.1.9f10
com.apple.GeForce          5

Why does my computer play strange music at random times and how can I stop it?

why does my computer play strange music at random times and how can I stop it? The music isn't anything on my machine and the only way I can switch it off is to reboot. Can anyone advise me please. It's driving me nuts ... I don't even like the music it's playing!

What apps are open and are you really still only on 10.5.1??????? At the very least please update your profile, also please remember to post more information. I suspect it's something going on with just your user account. You can verify that by creating another user account (call it TEST ACCOUNT) and log into that account and test. Once this has been verified then you will need to check which apps are running to determine what is causing your issue.

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These instructions must be carried out as an administrator. If you have only one user account, you are the administrator.
Launch the Console application in any of the following ways:
☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
☞ Open LaunchPad and start typing the name.
Step 1
For this step, the title of the Console window should be All Messages. If it isn't, select
          SYSTEM LOG QUERIES ▹ All Messages
from the log list on the left. If you don't see that list, select
          View ▹ Show Log List
from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
In the top right corner of the Console window, there's a search box labeled Filter. Initially the words "String Matching" are shown in that box. Enter "BOOT_TIME" (without the quotes.)
Each message in the log begins with the date and time when it was entered. Select the BOOT_TIME log message that corresponds to the last boot time when you had the problem. Now clear the search box to reveal all messages. Select the ones logged before the boot, during the time something abnormal was happening. Copy them to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C. Paste into a reply to this message by pressing command-V.
For example, if the system was unresponsive or was failing to shut down for three minutes before you forced a restart, post the messages timestamped within three minutes before the boot time, not after. Please include the BOOT_TIME message at the end of the log extract—not at the beginning.
If there are long runs of repeated messages, please post only one example of each. Don’t post many repetitions of the same message.
When posting a log extract, be selective. A few dozen lines are almost always more than enough.
Some private information, such as your name, may appear in the log. Anonymize before posting.
Please don't indiscriminately dump thousands of lines from the log into this discussion.
Please don't post screenshots of log messages—post the text.
Step 2
In the Console window, select
          DIAGNOSTIC AND USAGE INFORMATION ▹ System Diagnostic Reports
(not Diagnostic and Usage Messages) from the log list on the left. If you don't see that list, select
          View ▹ Show Log List
from the menu bar.
There is a disclosure triangle to the left of the list item. If the triangle is pointing to the right, click it so that it points down. You'll see a list of reports. A crash report has a name that begins with the name of the crashed process and ends in ".crash". A panic report has a name that begins with "Kernel" and ends in ".panic". A shutdown stall report has a name that ends in ".shutdownstall". Select the most recent of each, if any. The contents of the report will appear on the right. Use copy and paste to post the entire contents—the text, not a screenshot. It's possible that none of these reports exists.
I know the report is long, maybe several hundred lines. Please post all of it anyway.
If you don't see any reports listed, but you know there was a crash or panic, you may have chosen Diagnostic and Usage Messages from the log list. Choose DIAGNOSTIC AND USAGE INFORMATION instead.
In the interest of privacy, I suggest that, before posting, you edit out the “Anonymous UUID,” a long string of letters, numbers, and dashes in the header of the report, if it’s present (it may not be.)
Please don’t post other kinds of diagnostic report—they're very long and rarely helpful.

Why does the "Computer Name" sometimes change?

                Not a big deal, just curious, why does the "computer name" sometimes change?
                 The name will be the same, but it will add a number....2,3,4...I always change it back so it doesn't have a numeric value next to it, but just wondering why it happens.
                                        Thanks.

Can also occur after your computer is put to sleep and then wakes back up or after your computer is force quit and immediately restarted. Sometimes the router 'believes' the computer is still connected when it actually isn't. When that computer re-establishes a connection the router 'tells' the computer that a computer with that name already exists so it has to change its name. By default a computer running MacOS adds a number (or increments its number) when this happens.

Why does my computer's calculator widget double entries?

Why does my computer's CALCULATOR widget double an entry? I can key a single number, like 2, but if I click on the same number I get 22. When I click on the Add button, it doubles the first or second entry so the answer is clearly too much. For example, the addition [1388.94 + 1868.00 =] yielded 3256.94 if I KEYED all entries including + and =, but was 5124.74 from keyed numbers and clicked + and =. If I clicked the numbers I'd get 113388 etc.

Sorry, Carolyn, I have restarted many times in the past 2 years which is when I think widget started doing this.

Why does my iPhone 5 give random chimes? I have all notifications, etc., turned off. Seems to be on reason for this.

Why does my iPhone 5 give random chimes? I have all notifications, location services, etc., turned off.

I had the exact same problem with my iPhone 4. I would select the song I was wanting to play and it would load for a second, then simply shuffle to the next. It did this with almost my entire iPod. So, I synced it with my computer and it's copy of my music, and presto, my music played perfectly. So, I would reccomend trying that. Hope this helped!!

In the two days since updating to iOS8 my iPad has restart itself randomly 5 times. I was wondering if anyone else had this problem and if there is an update coming out to fix it.

In the two days since updating to iOS8 my iPad has restart itself randomly 5 times. I was wondering if anyone else had this problem and if there is an update coming out to fix it.

Hi DSfromMO2,
I have this happening to me too... it is frustrating enough for me to pitch my computer out the 4th floor office window. I found somewhere on these forums a solution which worked for me, but only for a short time. I'm back to having this stupid glitch. Anyway, the "temporary" solution seems to be to boot into Safe Mode by holding the Shift button down when you hear the startup chime, then let go when you see the Apple logo on the screen. You'll see you've done it right because it'll say Safe Mode somewhere on screen (upper right hand corner?). Restart again normally and your Mail should be free from these weird demons, but they'll be back.

When trying to unistall office 2010 my computer restarts itself.... HELP!

When I try to uninstall office home and student 2010 my computer restarts itself approx. 1 min after. how do I get rid of this? I have a sony vaio t series.....

Hi,
We can try to use Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter
to uninstall Office. Or we can manually remove Office 2010. For more information, please refer:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/how-to-uninstall-or-remove-microsoft-office-2010-suites-HA104027750.aspx
Regards,
Steve Fan
TechNet Community Support

I have a DVD I recorded from my tv. I am trying to make copies and when I insert the DVD I get a message saying it is blank even though it is not. My question are: Why does my computer think it's blank? And how can I copy a DVD?

I have a DVD I recorded from my tv. I am trying to make copies and when I insert the DVD, I get a message saying the DVD is blank, which it is not. My questions are: Why does my computer think it's blank? And how can I copy the DVD providing my computer recognizes there is content on it?
Thanks, Sheila

TV video typically is copyrighted content. We'd be breaking several rules trying to help you. Good luck!

Why does my computer keep disconnecting from my wifi?

Why does my computer keep disconnecting from my wifi?

Some users with various Wi-Fi problems have reported that they were given the following instructions by Apple Support, sometimes with success. After completing the procedure, you'll have to recreate all your settings in the Networkpreference pane. Make sure you know how to do that before you begin. Taking screenshots of the preference pane may be helpful.
Step 1
Back up all data.
Triple-click anywhere in the line below on this page to select it:
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration
Right-click or control-click the highlighted line and select
Services ▹ Reveal
from the contextual menu.* A folder should open with an item named "SystemConfiguration" selected. Move the selected item to the Trash. You may be prompted for your administrator password. Reboot and recreate the network settings.
*If you don't see the contextual menu item, copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combinationcommand-C. In the Finder, select
Go ▹ Go to Folder...
from the menu bar and paste into the box that opens by pressing command-V. You won't see what you pasted because a line break is included. Press return.
Step 2
Reset the System Management Controller.
Step 3
Reset the PRAM.

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