Tim how does one know if the procedure actually worked when executing all of these keystrokes in a short time period? Thanks.
Les On Jan 10, 2012, at 9:22 PM, Tim Kilburn wrote: > Hi, > > You don't actually need the keys down when you turn on the power button. > Simply press the power button, quickly get your hands/fingers in place, then > press the cmd+option+"p"+"r" as the startup chime sounds. > > HTH > > Later... > > On 2012-01-10, at 5:57 PM, Red.Falcon wrote: > >> Hi there! >> I was wondering how to do this with a Imac! >> If you have to hold down the keys and then press the power button its a bit >> tricky with the power button on the back of the Imac! >> Any tips? >> Colin >> >> On 11 Jan 2012, at 00:25, Tim Kilburn wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> It's not VO+p+r, it is cmd-+option+p+r. I usually use my left thumb across >>> the cmd and option keys then my left index and right pinky for the "r" and >>> "p" respectively. What it does is clears out your memory so that any >>> residual stuff that has, for whatever reason, remained clogging up your >>> memory, is sent off into la la land. This process helps quite often when >>> Macs are behaving erratically. It is also suggested by Apple as a "next >>> step" in certain troubleshooting situations. For example, the "Restart" is >>> suggested first then the "Clear PRAM" next, when troubleshooting power >>> issues. >>> >>> HTH. >>> >>> Later... >>> >>> On 2012-01-10, at 10:12 AM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: >>> >>>> Never heard of that procedure before. VO+P+r? That would be interesting >>>> to do with only one control key on the left side. >>>> >>>> Just what exactly does that sequence do when used as you describe? >>>> >>>> >>>> Sincerely, >>>> The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! >>>> >>>> Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!! >>>> >>>> Skype name: >>>> barefootedray >>>> >>>> Facebook: >>>> facebook.com/ray.foretjr.1 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Jan 10, 2012, at 12:35 AM, Anne Robertson wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello Richard, >>>>> >>>>> One thing that hasn't yet been suggested is initialising the PRAM. To do >>>>> this, shut down your machine, then hold down the Command, Option, letter >>>>> P and letter R keys and press the Power key. Keep holding down the four >>>>> keys until you've heard the start up chime at least 3 times. Then release >>>>> them and the machine will boot as usual. >>>>> >>>>> This procedure can cure all kinds of strange behaviour. >>>>> >>>>> Cheers, >>>>> >>>>> Anne >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> [email protected]. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> Tim Kilburn >>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > Tim Kilburn > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
