On 21/03/2003 19:13, "James Morgan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I have used Norton Utilities on Macs for years but (1) never > install it and (2) be very careful about using disk doctor to repair > a computer that has problems you don't know the extent of. > > Disk doctor works well on computers that are maintained > regularly but when used on a computer that has a lot of software > problems that have built up and compounded over time, disk doctor can > make it worse. > > I consider it an excellent tool for my own use because I keep > my computers maintained but I'm very wary when using it on someone > else's computer. Norton Utilities for Mac can create nightmares of epic proportions, and I wouldn't let it near a Mac in its shrinkwrap. On 9.1, I can generally fix anything by deleting the "Naughty Nine" (or so) prefs and replacing them from clean back-ups of those prefs, copied from another drive. If more troubleshooting is needed, I run TechTool Pro 3 from the CD. Then I use TechTool Pro3 to delete and rebuild the desktop. Then I run DiskWarrior and its optimizer app. Takes a little time, but the Mac is stable and up for weeks. Disk First Aid is a joke, and Norton Utilities is downright dangerous, even on computers that are "maintained regularly." _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ Best, Greg Burkman [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ 62393161 "The truth about a man lies first and foremost in what he hides." -- Andre Malraux -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
