Hi Darren Wasn't there a startup key to initiate a firmware update - though I have done this I don't remember much more about it.
Backup methods depend on budget. If you get an extermal HD its a cinch and you can drag and drop your data or use lacies's free Silverkeeper if you want to keep it synched while you try out possible solutions. Otherwise its networking to another Mac's HD or burning to DVD or CD. Unless I missed the thread you don't say what you are running and whether this occurred after any specific update etc. all the best Brian > Hi > I think the sound that the Mac makes is the sound that says its ready > for a firmware update (Reading from the Apple website.) this seems to > correspond with the HDD led flashing as it dose but I have no idea how > its got the idea its getting a firmware update as there are non available. > Mail and Firefox will not open from the Dock or from the > Applications folder icons even with a frustrated dozen click, anybody > know an easy way to back up 27GB external HDD? any recomended software? > Thanks for the ideas > Darren -- Mac UK is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac UK list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-uk.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/mac-uk%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
