I guess that's why they give it as an option. Each of us wish to handle things in different ways.
I did some checking and noted a few other reasons for a problem such as yours. One has to do with Excel. If you are the only user of this Mac, I'm guessing that Excel is not likely the issue then as it is not accessible to VO users. The other issue is a RAM issue. In the case of RAM, you'd either have to replace the RAM to confirm the issue or take it into the Shop. If you have an external HD that you could use as a test OS, it would go far to determine if it is a hardware or software issue. With the external HD, install your OS on it and tell the Mini to startup from that HD under the Startup Disk pane of the System Preferences. Just install the OS and let it run for a while. Set it to not automatically log into any user so that if it restarts on its own, you'll know because the Mini will be at the login screen. I know that not everyone has things like that hanging around but for geeks like me, it makes the troubleshooting process more reliable. Later... Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On 2012-10-29, at 12:22 PM, Alex Hall <[email protected]> wrote: > It was already unchecked, for what that's worth. I always had vague notions > of returning power being too much for the machine, so I never wanted it to > try powering up. I also was not sure if it would turn on, only to be cut off > again in the case of fluctuating power. Ridiculous thoughts I know, but at > least that box has never been checked. > On Oct 29, 2012, at 2:13 PM, Tim Kilburn <[email protected]> wrote: > >> It's in the same window. I'm running a Server though so the Energy Saver >> window may have a slightly different look. Uncheck that one for now. >> >> Later... >> >> Tim Kilburn >> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >> >> On 2012-10-29, at 12:02 PM, Alex Hall <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I'll try the restart in a moment. I looked in energy saver, though, and saw >>> only a box for restarting after a power failure. Is there a separate box >>> for restarting after a freeze, or is it just in a different place? Thanks >>> for your continued assistance. >>> On Oct 29, 2012, at 1:28 PM, Tim Kilburn <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> You have a couple of scenarios to consider here: >>>> >>>> 1. Software issue with System Management Controller (SMC). Sometimes it >>>> gets confused and causes such behaviour. The errors you're reporting >>>> could simply be caused by apps being interrupted in mid-use therefore they >>>> will report that they were not Quit properly and may have various errors >>>> reported. Fix this by shutting down your computer, unplugging the power >>>> cord for 15 to 30 seconds, plugging it back in and waiting for at least 5 >>>> seconds then powering it back up. This is similar to what I asked you to >>>> do yesterday but I checked on Apple's site and this process has been >>>> slightly modified. >>>> >>>> 2. Hardware issue with your Mini's power supply. >>>> >>>> 3. Software problem with your installation. If you have your Mac set to >>>> restart automatically after the computer freezes or after a power failure, >>>> then this would usually indicate one or the other. First, I would uncheck >>>> both these items in the Energy Saver pane of your System Preferences. >>>> Then let your computer run normally. If you come back to a frozen >>>> computer, then you likely have a software problem. If you come back to a >>>> computer that is off, then it is an issue with your power supply, cord or >>>> supply of electricity to the unit itself. >>>> >>>> Some are not good news but at least with these troubleshooting steps, you >>>> should be able to determine where the problem lies. >>>> >>>> Later... >>>> >>>> Tim Kilburn >>>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >>>> >>>> On 2012-10-29, at 10:51 AM, Alex Hall <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi all, >>>>> I did as was suggested and unplugged the mac for a few minutes yesterday. >>>>> Once it booted back up, I ran Disk Utility and told it to repair >>>>> permissions on my hard drive, and if fixed about 10 problems. I had no >>>>> more restarts, and I was going to wait a day or two longer before >>>>> tentatively declaring success... until I came upstairs, opened my bedroom >>>>> door, and heard vo speaking a bunch of app names as it re-launched them. >>>>> I knew what it meant, and I was right: there was a brand new problem >>>>> report sitting there, saying what the last few have: my mac had been >>>>> restarted due to a problem. As always, I reported it with the problem >>>>> report thing, but now what? As I said, I don't have Apple Care, nor do I >>>>> have the funds to replace my machine. It is a 2011 Mini with 2gb ram. It >>>>> runs as cool as it always has, and it's on the back of my desk where it >>>>> has reasonably good airflow around it. Also, my room is normally cold >>>>> enough that I sometimes have trouble typing, so I am nearly certain that >>>>> overheating is not a problem. So, any suggestions or ideas anyone has >>>>> would be wonderful. Thanks. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Have a great day, >>>>> Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini) >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> 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. >>> >>> >>> >>> Have a great day, >>> Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini) >>> [email protected] >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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. > > > > Have a great day, > Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini) > [email protected] > > > > > -- > 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. 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