on 11/17/01 "Glenn R. Fong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Please help me (1) get out of this jam; and (2) sort out this file transfer > issue. > > 1. My startup problem with my PB2400 persists. Only the HD icon appears on > the desktop, and then nothing else appears including icons for trash, > aliases, the control strip. Here's what I've tried to no avail: zapping the > PRAM; Option-Command desktop rebuild; TechTool desktop rebuild; DiskWarrior > directory replacement; Norton Disk Doctor. > > How can I fix this baby? Am I looking at a clean install? Will that take > care of the corruption?
Quick & dirty--Trash existing System, Finder, System Resources, System & Finder Preferences, and then drag copy new System, Finder, System Resources. Preferences will establish themselves. By the book--Clean Install > 2. Leaving SCSI disk mode aside, I can't believe that all you with maxxed > out Comets (with at least over 4Gb HDs) can't fill up all that extra space > with file transfers from external drives (HD or CD) or appletalk network > connections. To add to the details below, I "mounted" an iBook HD via file > sharing on my PB2400, and then copied files onto the PB HD. What about > transferring files from CD-Rs I've burned on the iBook? > > Isn't all this kosher? Yes they should all work in a perfect world. Data corruption can exist on your original or occur over network or from non-updated disk drivers (plus many other odd reasons) or from flaky cables--but these possibilities will get you started. ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
