----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Quadlist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 12:08 AM Subject: OS 8.1 question (q630)
> I've learned a lot in the past weeks reading the list, following links, etc. > I've caused myself a problem which I hope one of you could help me solve. > I once connected an external scsi drive which was somehow screwy, and got a > bus error upon startup, and startup halted. Since disconnecting the drive, > the usual complete screenful of extensions no longer loads, only 4 or so, > and what desktop picture is gone, and many controls do not work, meaning > that when I try to change settings, I get an error. I have no idea which > extension was next on the list, it came after the Apple video/tv icon. > Maybe someone running 8.1 would happen to know which typically comes next, > and whether an error with that one would cause such problems... > I realize how incomplete of a description of the problem this is, but maybe > those few details alone are enough for such experts? I must admit...I can > get an error message repeatedly, but I haven't translated it from the French > fully yet (yes, I was cheap and bought OS8 in french for $15 on EBay!) but > it says something about the control I'm trying to modify settings with not > being able to work because of something extension-related... > > Any ideas? > I know the best one - translate that error idiot, or buy an OS in a language > you can understand - but in case it's something simple, I'd love to have > full use of the OS back while I'm shopping for 8 'en anglais!' > > Thanks, > -Brian > The error, translated, was that the control panel can't be (used) because it's not in the (folder for control panels.) Place it in the (folder for control panels) and restart. The problem is that they ARE in the correct folder, in fact the others which ARE working are in the same folder. Does that give anyone a clue what I should do to fix this? -Brian -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> 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/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
