My Stinkin' Computer's on the Fritz

[DaveCW2]

Hey all,

I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know my computer seems to hate me. It's an older Mac (2001), and stops in the middle of booting up. It may be time for a new one, but I digress.

Anyway, between that and the holidays, I haven't been able to get on much.

I'll try to get the problems worked out as quickly as possible, if for no other reason, than to be able to check my email *grrr* :)

Have fun!!!

[Agent Viper]

Hate to Hear that dude, I seriously do.
Hope everything comes out allright!

[haradrel]

[QUOTE=DaveCW2]and stops in the middle of booting up. It may be time for a new one, but I digress.
[/QUOTE]

Ironically enough that was the same thing that happened to me...
I had to buy basically a new computer.

I'll be awaiting new pictures when you get stuff sorted out, your contributions will be missed!

[Rambo]

Change to a Windows PC

[Roland da Thompson Gunner]

Dave, I had a similar thing happen with my old mac a couple years ago, so I wound up getting a new one. They're very good machines, but when they go I've found they're pretty much gone.


[QUOTE=Rambo]Change to a Windows PC[/QUOTE]

That's not gonna make it any easier for his computer too boot up ;)

[vader9900]

[QUOTE=Roland da Thompson Gunner]That's not gonna make it any easier for his computer too boot up ;)[/QUOTE]
Not only that, but who gets 8 years out of a PC?

[ThinkTank]

lol, no kidding. way to make it last Dave

[Urban Saboteur]

[QUOTE=vader9900]Not only that, but who gets 8 years out of a PC?[/QUOTE]

on a rather funny note I got a good run from my IBM pc that I bought in 97, I didnt get my current one until 06.. :D
That's nearly 9 years... i was quite surprised but considering it was a very well built machine too.

[DaveCW2]

Thanks for the well wishes for my beloved Mac, all!

I got it fixed - well, sort of.

I got online at work today and found a "fix". If you hold down shift+option+command+delete during start up, the computer bypasses (or something like that, I think) the regular start-up procedure and goes into a Safe Mode / Start-up.

It takes a bit longer to boot, but works just as well (and fast) when Start-up's complete. Of course, I figure I'd better start backing up some files, juuust in case :)

And yeah, the ol' Mac and I have been through a lot together. It was a gift from my parents for graduating college. I learned most of what I know about Photoshop / digital graphics on it. She's been such a remarkable computer for so many years, with nary a hiccup, that I'd never even think of switching to a PC.

Not that there's anything wrong with those ;)

Have fun, gang!!!

[guiltridden]

Best of luck when our last laptop went on the fritz my wife lasted 5 days before buying a new one you never realize how much you use something until you can't use it.

[Goldbug]

[QUOTE=vader9900]Not only that, but who gets 8 years out of a PC?[/QUOTE]

Out of a PC no. Out of a Mac yes. I still have 2 old Macs from 1994 that work great.
Dave your computer is fine. It is probably something in your OS then.
It could also be that you need a new internal clock battery. What date & time do you have?
Perhaps your HD is failing? Have you ever defragged a HD?
If you have any questions I may be able to help. I'm a former IT guy & former Apple Rep.