At 12:04 AM -0500 11/4/04, Bill Taylor's wrote: >Hi Bill, > >There are three possible to solutions that I can think of for your problem. > >The first would be to reset the PRAM. This is done by holding down the command and >option keys, along with the 'P' and 'R' keys. Your machine should chime and then >begin the startup process, and then stop and chime again, to again try starting the >startup process. Let the machine chime at least 3 times. > >Next, release the 'P' and 'R' keys, but keep holding the commend and option keys >down. Your machine should continue with the startup process, but once the Finder is >running, you should be presented with a dialogue asking if you want to rebuild the >desktop file on your startup drive, and then each additional hard drive attached, if >present.
Thanks Bill Taylor! I didn't know you could zap the pram and do the DT rebuilt all in one boot. I usually use TechTool to rebuild but this is cool to know. Terry -- StarMax is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> StarMax list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/starmax.html> --> 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/starmax%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
