>I have trashed prefs to no avail. I also tried to download an >image from the web and it locked up the photo program. The pointer still >moves but with no effect. And lastly A few minutes ago A three finger >restart would not activate and even the power switch on the front panel >refused to shut it down . I had to switch off my surge protector to >reboot.. Would a failing PRAM battery cause any of this ? > > >TIA Adrian
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