Hi, Accessing your iTunes Library from the internal drive will not be a problem. You can tell iTunes on the new external HD that its Library is located on the internal HD and have full access to it maintaining exactly the same database and Playlists. I don't believe that iTunes has anything to do with this issue so that would not be anything that would cause you misinformation.
See how the power cord works and I can assist later if necessary. Good luck. Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On 2012-10-29, at 2:58 PM, Alex Hall <[email protected]> wrote: > Well, I use iTunes (with my library) and YoruFukurou a lot. Still, that's why > I have an iPod I suppose. Right now I'm crossing my fingers that the power > cord trick will work. So far so good, but I'll give it a few days before I > call it a success. > On Oct 29, 2012, at 4:49 PM, Tim Kilburn <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> When you install ML, it will install Safari, Mail and the usual suite of >> Apple apps. Will that do the trick or do you need some other specific apps >> installed? >> >> Later... >> >> Tim Kilburn >> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >> >> On 2012-10-29, at 2:21 PM, Alex Hall <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Well, if the power cord idea fails, I can try to do what you said with an >>> external disk. I have a few lying around that should serve, and I've meant >>> to put ML on a thumb drive for some time anyway. Still, the restarts can >>> happen every few hours or once a day, so that'd be quite a while without my >>> usual apps. It beats $40 or so in ram, though. Oh, and no, I'm the only >>> user and have no Office products installed at all. >>> On Oct 29, 2012, at 3:27 PM, Tim Kilburn <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> 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. >>>> 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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