> On 1/25/05 5:36 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > >> On 1/25/05 7:40 PM, "Amber" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> I have talked to Apple care after doing an archive and install >> >> The first thing I'm going to suggest is creating a new account (an admin >> account) and see what happens. Configure it for internet and see if you can >> get online. I expect this will solve nothing but hey, lets see. > > Thanks for replying !! I did try this before calling AppleCare as I know it > is the first thing they ask with stuff like this. Unfortunately, same > problems occurred in the new user account. >> >> The next solution would have been an archive and install which you have >> already done so we are gonna bypass this and go right to formatting the >> drive and reinstalling everything fresh. > > They did suggest the erase and install but of course I am trying to back up > the remainder of the drive. In fact, it wasn't until they suggested this > that I realized the drive was not working properly. > > I have considered the suggestions you made - i.e. External hard drive, .Mac > account etc. I don't have the money for either .Mac or another hard drive. > I have filled up the remainder of my existing external hard drive but that's > all the space I have. I need to shovel an additional 40 gigs somewhere. > > What kind of files can be moved to the iPod ? I didn't even consider that > as an option. I have a 3 gen, 20 gig ipod with about 16 gigs of space left. > >> If erasing the drive and reinstalling doesn't work I'd start thinking about >> RAM or the possibility that your computer is channeling Drew Barrymore. But >> I really suspect formatting the drive and reinstalling the OS will solve the >> problem. And if you can afford it get an external hard drive and do weekly >> backups. Just a suggestion from someone who once lost everything when his >> computer decided to attempt throwing itself from a moving car. >> > Thanks David for all your suggestions !! I know that I will have try erase > and install. AppleCare is prepared to replace the disk drive which is now > appearing to sort of work but not with any degree of consistency. It keeps > spitting out disks mid-burn, or still does not recognize some of them at > all. > > Arrghhhhh...sorry to hear about your PB mishap ! > > Amber
The iPod will hold any type of data from your computer. Transfer away! Do you have another computer? Start the PB as a firewire drive, T key held down. Extract the data and burn it to DVD off the other computer. Toast 6 should allow you to use the superdrive on the PB to burn your DVDs if needed. The PB's Superdrive should show as a supported firewire burner. John -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
