>Only way this machine starts up without crashing is on >an OS 8.1 CD, or any CD with that system (like Tech >Tools 2 or Norton 3.5). Have no idea what an "error 7" is (can you be more specific?) but I have some random thoughts. Don't rule out a bad hard drive, either physical damage or corrupt data, even though it likes your 8500. Have you yet tried a different hard drive, even if just for drill? Won't start up from a CD newer than 8.1? These are retail MacOS CDs that aren't working or something like Norton that includes a System Folder? Can you try starting up from a newer CD while the hard drive is removed or vice versa? Don't forget that Norton 3.5 will destroy the data on any HFS+ drive as well, unless it was updated to something newer. -David P.S. Very calm here compared some craziness on Quadlist earlier today. I hope everyone is safe. -- Power Computing is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Power Computing list info: <http://lowendmac.com/power/list.html> 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]> List archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powercomputing%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
