Taking Howie's advice I followed the steps he outlined. I even erased the partition OS9 was on and did a clean install of OS9 and then installed 9.1. But same symptoms: I was able to boot up with the shift key down but even with all extensions cleared from the extensions folder and all control panels removed the OS welcome splash screen appeared, hard disk activity and then the desk top starts to appear and then the screen goes grey and flashes dark grey to light grey.
I can hear the disk still functioning after the screen goes which I guess is the boot process finishing. The strange thing is that I have had OS9.1 working fine before I had the trouble with my video card. I just don't understand what is the difference between having the shift key pressed and having no extensions? >Maybe we should back up a bit... there's a few things that are good to try >first when we Mac folks are having problems. Getting them out of the way >narrows down the possibilities, making it easier to determine if it's a >hardware or software question. > >- rebuild the desktop >- trash your Finder prefs (found in the System folder-> Preferences Folder) >- zap the PRAM (allow the chime to sound more than once) >- replace the System File with a fresh copy (boot from an external device >for this) >- check RAM Dimms for proper seating (and PCI and Processor cards too) >- Update Disk Driver(s) (with Apple Drive Setup if possible) >- do a clean System install (with the help of the free "Clean-Install >Assistant) > >If the problem persists after these steps it's time to query the group for >more measures. >Conflict Catcher can help find extension conflicts, but I'm beginning to >think you have file corruption. > >-Howie -- -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.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/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
