I've never seen it. But what you might try is booting from the install CD and resetting the password. I'd also repair permissions and repair the hard drive while you're there. This is certainly not expert advice (I'm hardly an expert) but it couldn't hurt and just *might* fix the problem.
Tim On 4/14/05 12:36 AM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi > > Don't know if anyone here has seen this. > > Computer froze. > > Had to turn off with on/off button. > > When rebooted. > > Apple image came on. > Then made LOUD NOISE - never began boot. > > Tried again... > > Same thing. > > Then again -- got BLACK SCREEN with message in the TOP LEFT CORNER. > > MESSAGE READ: > > Ect/master.passwd:nosuchfileordirectory > Ect/master.passwd:nosuchfileordirectory > -sh-205b# > > Anyone ever see this - know what it is > > Thanks > > leigh > > -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
