Thank you Ronni, Only recently installed TTP5 coz I got a reeeeeaaly great deal for it. This will be my first opportunity to use it. Something to do with having an Apple extended warranty code (if I recall).
Well ... here goes. About to set upon my first RP exercise !! On 31/05/2010, at 8:44 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: > Hello Stephen, > > On 30/05/2010, at 9:52 PM, Stephen Chape wrote: > >> Hello again Ronni, >> Any problem using TechTool Pro 5 to repair permissions ? > > Not at all, I was unaware that you had TechTool Pro 5. > I have TTP 5 installed on my MBP i7 plus I also have it on my TechTool > Protégé which also has Disk Warrior & other diagnostic & repair tools on it. > > Be prepared, it will take quite some time as you have not repaired > permissions since upgrading to Snow Leopard. Pour yourself a scotch or a > glass of good red, and sit and watch the hundreds of "Repaired permissions & > Permissions differ on" appearing ;-) > > I seem to remember that the last time I used TTP 5 to repair permissions, I > thought it was very slow, but I'm not sure on that. > > Cheers, > Ronni > >> >> On 30/05/2010, at 8:27 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: >> >>> Hello Stephen, >>> >>> On 30/05/2010, at 7:40 PM, Stephen Chape wrote: >>> >>>> Hello folks, >>>> >>>> I first encountered this problem about a month ago and was offered some >>>> very sensible advice by other WAMUGERS. All of which I have exercised. >>>> >>>> Frequently (about 30% of the time) when I start my iMac 2.15, once the >>>> desktop has appeared, the screen seems to freeze. The dock will not appear >>>> and I cannot get the Apple pull down menu to appear. So I have to power >>>> off using the power button and then boot up again. It nearly always starts >>>> without a problem on the second try. >>>> >>>> I am using latest Mac OSX. >>>> >>>> I have deleted all applications in System Preferences/Accounts/Login Items >>>> (except for iTunes Helper). >>>> I have also uninstalled Virus Barrier X6. >>>> But the problem still persists !! >>>> >>>> What will happen with iTunes if I delete iTunes Helper ? >>> >>> Leave iTunes Helper in Login Items. >>> >>>> I have never used "repair disk permissions". Could that be of any >>>> significance ? >>> >>> Wow, YES … I would first suggest you "Repair Permissions". >>> >>> Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility >>> Select your Macintosh HD (or what your volume is named, it's the second >>> listed in left column ) >>> Select First Aid (if it's not already highlighted) >>> Then click 'Repair Permissions' >>> >>> And WAIT for the process to finish, it can take a very long time, >>> especially since you have not done this after upgrading to Snow Leopard. >>> >>>> If I do "repair disk permissions" is there anything I need to know about >>>> doing this ? >>> >>> That you need to Repair Permissions after any system upgrade install. >>> >>>> Can anyone suggest any other remedies that I can try ? >>> >>> After Repairing Permissions, I suggest you download the OS X 10.6.3 Combo >>> update and install it over the top of your 10.6.3 install. >>> <http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1017> >>> >>> Then "Repair Permissions" again. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Ronni >>> >>> 17" MacBook Pro Intel Core i7 >>> 2.66GHz / 4GB / 1067 MHz DDR3 / 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200rpm >>> >>> OS X 10.6.3 Snow Leopard >>> Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) >>> > > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]> Regards, Stephen Chape -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]>
