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Mac OSX Noob thread of OSX noobs
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killertofu
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Okay, the screws on the bottom of my Macbook Pro keep falling out. What the fuck
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Deleted member 22576
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I AM HAVING A GIANT PROBLEM WITH SOFTWARE UPDATE
I am still on Leopard.
I reformatted recently, so I'm on 10.5.
When I open up software update to get to the latest version of Leopard it says the update is 768mb for the combined update. So I click download and install, but it won't download all the way! It only downloads about 95mb of the update and then prompts me to reboot and install, when I do that it hangs at the "configuring update" screen forever.
It actually took me the longest time to figure out it didn't/won't download all the way. I had to go library/updates to see that the combined update folder wasn't as big as it should be. I went as far as deleting the entire update folder and redownloading but the problem is the same, actually this time it stopped downloading the combined after 4kb, then prompted me to reboot and install.
What do I do?
I am still on Leopard.
I reformatted recently, so I'm on 10.5.
When I open up software update to get to the latest version of Leopard it says the update is 768mb for the combined update. So I click download and install, but it won't download all the way! It only downloads about 95mb of the update and then prompts me to reboot and install, when I do that it hangs at the "configuring update" screen forever.
It actually took me the longest time to figure out it didn't/won't download all the way. I had to go library/updates to see that the combined update folder wasn't as big as it should be. I went as far as deleting the entire update folder and redownloading but the problem is the same, actually this time it stopped downloading the combined after 4kb, then prompted me to reboot and install.
What do I do?
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Yeah so after deleting, rebooting, and restarting the download process about 5 times it finally took. Its installing now.
Suuper frustrating error.
Suuper frustrating error.
Dreams-Visions
Member
download the update from apple's website. then install via the downloaded dmg.Jtwo said:
So I've had my MacBook pro for a few months now and it's decided that it doesn't want to boot up anymore. I get the start up screen with an unusual loading bar which disappears after a few minutes and I just get the loading wheel going round and round for what seems like ever. I haven't left it for more than 15 or 20 minutes like this so I'm not sure if it ever stops. Has anyone else had this issue before? At the time it happened I was streaming something to my iPad 2 using Air Video if it means anything... The fan was really loud so I went over to restart it and then the problem started.
Also what are the folks at the apple store likely to do? It is still under warranty so would they be likely to fix it or issue a replacement?
By the way it doesn't boot up in safe mode, a hardware test freezes and it refuses to boot from the OSX installation CD...
Also what are the folks at the apple store likely to do? It is still under warranty so would they be likely to fix it or issue a replacement?
By the way it doesn't boot up in safe mode, a hardware test freezes and it refuses to boot from the OSX installation CD...
Dreams-Visions
Member
try booting into Safe Mode.ramyeon said:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1455
may be a driver or application trying to load and causing problems. let us know if it boots into safe mode. if not, booting in verbose mode will be the next step. it will display text telling you everything the OS is doing while it's trying to boot. this should show where it's getting hung up too.
Dreams-Visions
Member
so safe mode didn't show the little progress bar instead of the spinning thing? hmph. try booting in verbose moderamyeon said:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1492
let us know what the last things it seems to do (or try to do) are. might give us some leads.
It appeared and disappeared but that happens with a regular boot now anyway :/Dreams-Visions said:
Tried verbose now and it says something about an invalid sibling link and then rebuilding catalog B-tree. After awhile it said that the volume Macintosh HD couldn't be repaired, so it seems like a HD issue?
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Does anyone have a hard shell on their aluminum macbook pro? I was looking at the Mcase at amazon but was wondering if there is anything better.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NJTZUS/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NJTZUS/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Seraphinianus
Banned
how worth it is it to upgrade ram on an '08 aluminum macbook? I have the stock 2gb. Will it make the thing run super hot and drain batteries significantly with normal, non-gaming or cpu intensive use?
Zaraki_Kenpachi said:
I've used the Speck satin-feel case as well as the Mcase knock off clear case. The Speck broke pretty quickly but superglue took care of that. The knockoff Mcase had to be shaved to fit the new power adapter. Dunno if the new cases are precut.
I like them.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
AlexMogil said:
I have to check when I get home but it looks to have a groove from about the middle to the end for all inputs so there is no solid piece there so I wouldn't think I would have to shave it. You liked both the Mcase and the Speck?
Dreams-Visions
Member
very well could be, yes.ramyeon said:
1.) Boot OSX from your installation DVD.
2.) Once in the installer, Open up Disk Utility from the menu at the top of the screen.
3.) Run Repair Disk on your HDD and see what it says. Hopefully it will repair any issues.
4.) Run "Verify Disk Permissions" as well.
5.) Either way reboot, cross your fingers and see it loads up.
ReBurn
Gold Member
I had that issue as well. I talked the Genius at the Apple store and he said the most common cause is heat. My MacBook Pro will run hot from time to time because I usually have a couple of VM's running. Sometimes Firefox 4 is enough to make it run hot.killertofu said:
Anyway, the Apple store dude said that if bonding agent was used on the screws that steady heat in the aluminum shell makes it brittle and the screws will back themselves out with vibration. He removed mine, applied some colored gunk to them, and stuck them back in. No problems for me since.
Hold down option until you see the various disks pop up. The CD drive won't be there immediately, but you'll start to here the drive *whirrring* and then it should pop up shortly after.
EDIT: You need to hold down option or c before the chime sounds. The instant you turn that bad boy on, drop a finger on that key and hold it down like there is no tomorrow. (Disclaimer: pressing two hard may eff up your key and I am not liable in any way if you are retarded enough to press the key to hard)
EDIT: You need to hold down option or c before the chime sounds. The instant you turn that bad boy on, drop a finger on that key and hold it down like there is no tomorrow. (Disclaimer: pressing two hard may eff up your key and I am not liable in any way if you are retarded enough to press the key to hard)
Dreams-Visions
Member
yea, it's the option key on my Mac.guest1321 said:
the LEFT option key.
I press mine as soon as i hear the chime and hold it until I see options.
killertofu
Member
Hm, could the heat have expanded my battery or something? Because a little while ago, there was a bump on the bottom of my MacReBurn said:
dream
Member
I've been using OS X on notebooks forever and I've never had a reason to ask this before until I booted up my MBP in a quiet library today and scared the shit out of everyone.
If I'm the kind of idiot who forgets to mute my notebook before shutting it down, is there a key I can hold down to make OS X not play the bootup sound?
If I'm the kind of idiot who forgets to mute my notebook before shutting it down, is there a key I can hold down to make OS X not play the bootup sound?
Burger
Member
Dreams-Visions
Member
damn it. hmmmmmmm. try popping it out and putting it back in, maybe?ramyeon said:
If you've used Windows then this might be familiar..
GOM-player has been released for mac:
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/38445/gom-player
GOM-player has been released for mac:
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/38445/gom-player
ana said:
Dude, I could kiss you right now. I've been waiting for like 8 years for them to port GOM-player. I was introduced to it by a girl I was dating back at university, but I've never had a Windows machine.
If anyone enjoys Asian TV (spec Korean) THIS is the app to get.
Thanks a million!
NekoFever said:
It sucks to have the sound do that, however I find it not as bad as that damn Windows login sound that is like 5 seconds longer than it should be. Hated hearing that sounds like 20 times in succession when people would take out their laptops at the beginning of class.
Dreams-Visions
Member
how does it work?ivedoneyourmom said:
Destination Treasure Island is free on the Mac App Store Today
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/destination-treasure-island/id411667525?mt=12#
Haven't played it yet.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/destination-treasure-island/id411667525?mt=12#
Haven't played it yet.
Dreams-Visions
Member
not until Summer.Charred Greyface said:
Edit:
Are there any thunderbolt accessories yet? Or are there any thunderbolt usb3 adapters?
So anyway, on the topic of media centers, Plex just announced support for Roku's little set top boxes, and it looks like it'll have a really nice interface on the TV side. So if you have a Plex Media Center (PMS) based on Plex/Nine, this might be your best option for getting that media to another TV without having to buy a bunch of Mac mini's or hack an AppleTV.
http://elan.plexapp.com/2011/05/03/plex-on-the-roku/
http://elan.plexapp.com/2011/05/03/plex-on-the-roku/