> > >Has anyone had problems using Norton Utilities in the regard >that the Apple >> >Menu prefs data fork is corrupt has to be replaced? I run Norton weekly and >> >each time I run it I get this error even though the previous time I deleted >> >the prefs file and generated a new one. >> >> > >> >> It sounds like either your finder or norton is a little tweaked and >> not working quite right, either the finder is writing bad apple menu >> prefs files or Norton isn't scanning them properly. >> > >It is Norton. I had numerous problems with Norton Utilities >changing, rechanging >and unchanging things on my computer. If you don't believe me, try running >Norton's using the auto-fix on your finder, files, etc. then run Apple's Disk >First Aid, then try Norton's again.... for me, they always fought with each >other! > >Threw my Norton Utilities in the drawer and got Tech Tool Pro.....
To which I must add: I used the "new" norton on my fairly recent upgrade to 9.1, and after a Long search and 2 clean installs, I found that it had hosed quite a few preference files. I found this with ConflictCatcher after setting it to show the preferences in the lists, and not enabling all of them, only the ones that I didn't want to have to reload the registration info, which left most unchecked, including the System/OS oriented ones, and tada! Serious stability where just prior to this had been a reboot within minutes of a cold or warm boot. I was using Diskwarrior after *every* reboot, then using Techtool Pro after every 2nd or 3rd, to no avail, along with extensions disabled (the most stable, but then I couldn't do anything). I had quit using Norton since it still has parts of a Windows interface, and quite a few suggesting to ditch it. I am now in the 6th day of being up, with several apps running, and this machine is the internet connection for the rest of my LAN, and I'm using IE 5.1 as a browser, without a restart. I know that will make the *nix folks spit coffee through their noses, but it's a hell of a thing form me. Greg -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | SPECIAL LIST PRICES - Apple PCI Video Cards from $19.99, MacOS 8.5 CD $79.99 Replacement Parts IN STOCK, Apple CDROMs from $19.99 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> 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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
