[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote... > ...the minute I try to copy a file to the 2300, it crashes > (the 2300). a number of things could be at work here, not the least of which is your amount of installed memory, which you described as... > I am running OS 8.6 with 56k memory... ...which, if one stops to think about it, is a bit low. ;-) seriously, though, here's what may help: trash the following three prefs files: - AppleShare Prep - AppleTalk Preferences - ASLM Preferences then reboot, and reconfigure your appletalk, and reselect your server via chooser (or favorites, or network browser). if it's corrupted preferences, removing those three prefs will re-enable your successful appleshare access and downloads. if you're accessing your appleshare server -- i'm assuming it's asip or personal file sharing, and not winN(o)T -- via tcp/ip, you might want to record your settings first, and then trash your tcp/ip settings as well. be sure to check *all* of your configurations for both your appletalk and your tcp/ip control panels before you trash your prefs. i usually document the configurations with screen caps, and then store them in the utilities folder for ready access.... if those steps don't help, then you may want to reinstall open transport via the mac os system cd, or even via the 8.6 updater. as always, be sure your hard drive is backed up before running system installers (heck, make sure you're *always* backed up...). hth, ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ technology consulting services, inc. 250 w. 57th st., suite 1517-63 new york 10107 212.642.6364 <-> [EMAIL PROTECTED] _/_/_/ TCS -- appropriate technology _/_/_/ _/_/_/ solutions and metainformation _/_/_/ ---------- 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> XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Now $199.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH120.html> PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Reader Specials: 2.5GB Seagate SCSI: $119, 4GB IBM SCSI: $199, Norton Util. 4.0: $29, Mac Parts, Systems & Repairs <http://www.macresq.com>
