I don't know what you have done so far to resolve the problem, but the first thing I would do is run DiskWarrior (after having booted from the CD, of course) and rebuild the disk directories. Your disk may have damaged directories and/or cross-linked files, which could be responsible for the problems you've described. After running DiskWarrior, I would then run TechTool Pro, again off the boot CD. If these programs do not provide relief, you might then try Symantec SystemWorks as a last resort, although if the first two don't do the trick, I doubt that Norton Disk Doctor will.
Also, check your DIMMs and make sure they are properly seated. (In truth, though, TechTool's memory test should have already told you whether the memory is good or not.) You say that you've reinstalled the OS many times, but did you back up all data on your disk and do a low level format on your boot drive before installing the OS? Do you know for sure that your drive is not defective? Have you tried zapping PRAM while booting up? How about rebuilding the desktop? I'm just throwing out a whole bunch of ideas, some of which you may already have tried, but just trying to cover all bases. If none of these things correct your problem, take a couple of aspirin and call me in the morning. ;-) herb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "W. Adrian D'Alessio" wrote: > -- > Hi listers > > Again I am having problems with faulty and erratic operation > of all intuition controls. Handling windows and icons is very balky. > Trying to move a window on the desktop is a haphazard operation. As > is using icons. > Typing is not effected but everything else is. Browser use is a nightmare > as is graphic work. I am using OS 8.6 on a 7600 based machine. > I am tired of the cycle of constantly reinstalling the OS as it is > only a temporary solution at best. Could this be a virus problem ? > Is anyone else experiencing this on a recurring basis ? > I would appreciate your thoughts, on or off list, on this problem > > TIA Adrian > > -- > 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! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > 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 -- 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! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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
