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Tech Support Guy Forums - Apple MacOS http://forums.techguy.org For our fruity users who prefer Macs over computers. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:19:33 GMT vBulletin 30 http://static.techguy.org/v38/images/misc/rss.jpg Tech Support Guy Forums - Apple MacOS http://forums.techguy.org USB hibernate question http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/877967-usb-hibernate-question.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:29:57 GMT I have a MacBook Pro. Every time I plug in or unplug an USB cord and the computer is in "Sleep" mode, the computer will wake-up. Any idea how to turn this option off?

Thanks. ]]> Apple MacOS KeithKman http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/877967-usb-hibernate-question.html Kaspersky Unveils Antivirus for Mac http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/877775-kaspersky-unveils-antivirus-mac.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:43:09 GMT Kaspersky Unveils Antivirus for Mac (http://www.pcworld.com/article/182206/kaspersky_unveils_antivirus_for_mac.html). *It is wrong to think that a Mac operating system is safe from malware.* Related article: Snow Leopard Anti-Malware Called... Kaspersky Unveils Antivirus for Mac.

It is wrong to think that a Mac operating system is safe from malware.

Related article: Snow Leopard Anti-Malware Called 'Basic'.

A security vendor says Apple's antivirus and other protection just skims the surface.

-- Tom ]]> Apple MacOS lotuseclat79 http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/877775-kaspersky-unveils-antivirus-mac.html imacg4 freeze problem http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/877387-imacg4-freeze-problem.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:50:59 GMT I have an iMac g4 digital audio. I keep getting screen freezes with it- It has 1gB ram (1x 512 plus 2x 256). I replaced one Ram stick, but no improvement. It tends to happen if I walk away for a while, but also can happen while importing in iTunes.... I have an iMac g4 digital audio. I keep getting screen freezes with it- It has 1gB ram (1x 512 plus 2x 256). I replaced one Ram stick, but no improvement.
It tends to happen if I walk away for a while, but also can happen while importing in iTunes.
I thought at first it was the mouse freezing, but it moves around OK, and if the activity monitor is open then it freezes up too, so it seems to be the whole machine or the screen.
Would anyone know if ram be the cause? Or some problem in Bios?
thanks
Steve I have an iMac g4 digital audio. I keep getting screen freezes with it- It has 1gB ram (1x 512 plus 2x 256). I replaced one Ram stick, but no improvement.
It tends to happen if I walk away for a while, but also can happen while importing in iTunes.
I thought at first it was the mouse freezing, but it moves around OK, and if the activity monitor is open then it freezes up too, so it seems to be the whole machine or the screen.
Would anyone know if ram be the cause? Or some problem in Bios?
thanks
Steve ]]> Apple MacOS digda_beat http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/877387-imacg4-freeze-problem.html Crossover http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/877032-crossover.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:49:27 GMT Hey guy, i just recently purchased crossover for mac and when i first installed it yesterday it would open fine... but now everytime i click on the crossover launch icon it launchs the program.. then about 4 seconds in i get the Rainbow spinning... Hey guy, i just recently purchased crossover for mac and when i first installed it yesterday it would open fine... but now everytime i click on the crossover launch icon it launchs the program.. then about 4 seconds in i get the Rainbow spinning wheel and i have to force close the program.. Tried restarting.. tried reinstalling.... What should i do? the program just completly stops working on launch. ]]> Apple MacOS inferno46n2 http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/877032-crossover.html New IMac Prob? http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/877031-new-imac-prob.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:46:37 GMT Just bought new w/10.6 Snow Leopard. Cmptr store transferred my old files. When home booted fine. Tried to download updated Firefox + other items = said I had not authority to do so. Transferred all desk top icons to trash. Tried to empty trash... Just bought new w/10.6 Snow Leopard. Cmptr store transferred my old files. When home booted fine. Tried to download updated Firefox + other items = said I had not authority to do so. Transferred all desk top icons to trash. Tried to empty trash = said I had not authority to do so. Checked accts for locked security, etc. Reentered my codes = still no change. Tried to shutdown = no luck. Force quit all items and manually unplugged. Boot back up to Apple icon and twirling icon = nada for anything else. Tried the option key/boot; option/command/P/R boot = SAME.

HELP!!! Thanks so much for anything!!!
:eek:, :confused: ]]> Apple MacOS duseeedus http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/877031-new-imac-prob.html Solved: New IMac Prob? http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/877028-solved-new-imac-prob.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:44:50 GMT Just bought new w/10.6 Snow Leopard. Cmptr store transferred my old files. When home booted fine. Tried to download updated Firefox + other items = said I had not authority to do so. Transferred all desk top icons to trash. Tried to empty trash... Just bought new w/10.6 Snow Leopard. Cmptr store transferred my old files. When home booted fine. Tried to download updated Firefox + other items = said I had not authority to do so. Transferred all desk top icons to trash. Tried to empty trash = said I had not authority to do so. Checked accts for locked security, etc. Reentered my codes = still no change. Tried to shutdown = no luck. Force quit all items and manually unplugged. Boot back up to Apple icon and twirling icon = nada for anything else. Tried the option key/boot; option/command/P/R boot = SAME.

HELP!!! Thanks so much for anything!!! ]]> Apple MacOS duseeedus http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/877028-solved-new-imac-prob.html Using the New iMac Mouse http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/876697-using-new-imac-mouse.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:10:58 GMT At the Apple Store, they have replaced all the plastic mice with a brand-new metal mouse. It's model no. A1296 3 Vdc. I has a thin cable and I find it harder to use. It does not move easily but I must apply lots of pressure to move the cursor. Am I the only user having trouble with the new mouse? ]]> Apple MacOS Speedbird1 http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/876697-using-new-imac-mouse.html How to bypass the screen lock on my new itouch http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/876589-how-bypass-screen-lock-my.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:12:56 GMT i just recently purchased an iPod Touch g1 on ebay. it was in great condition and eventually powered up just fine. (it was in 'super-dead mode') it came-to, and i got a password screen!

It says i need to put the password in, even if the ipod is off i doesnt work, i just want to restore it. i took it to the local mac store (sort of a miniature mac store), and he tried restoring it in DFU mode, but it didn't work. the nearest mac store that will reflash it is a two and a half hour drive away, and i'm definitely not buying the gas to go that far.

is there a hack or something i can download or get the link to so i can reflash it myself? ]]> Apple MacOS Jspak http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/876589-how-bypass-screen-lock-my.html Build a Bootable Rescue SD Card For Your Mac http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/876426-build-bootable-rescue-sd-card.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:11:45 GMT Build a Bootable Rescue SD Card For Your Mac (http://www.maclife.com/article/howtos/how_build_bootable_sd_card_rescue_ranger_your_mac_sd_card_slot). ---Quote--- *For the hardcore users out there, Apple decided to give the SD port super powers... Build a Bootable Rescue SD Card For Your Mac.

Quote:

For the hardcore users out there, Apple decided to give the SD port super powers -- you can use it to build a bootable SD card. That bootable card can then become an awesome tool for performing emergency hard drive repairs, data recovery, recovering deleted files, and much more. This how-to will get you started on building your SD card offering you a few ideas along the way, but potential uses for this SD card are practically unlimited.

-- Tom ]]> Apple MacOS lotuseclat79 http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/876426-build-bootable-rescue-sd-card.html Solved: Remote Desktop to Windows Domain Computer? http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/876401-solved-remote-desktop-windows-domain.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:48:07 GMT Hi Guys, I am a Network Administrator, I have windows SBS Server 2003 Network with windows XP Clients... Now I have both a beautifull MacBookPro 15. I would like to remotely access the windows computer and server...as I did before with my... Hi Guys,

I am a Network Administrator, I have windows SBS Server 2003 Network with windows XP Clients...

Now I have both a beautifull MacBookPro 15.
I would like to remotely access the windows computer and server...as I did before with my Acer Aspire 6930G with windows 7....

I have Snow Leopard up to date and Apple Remote Desktop 3.2 installed (I also have VPN Tracker 5.4 for later to access from out of the office).

Anybody can help me here? Step by step? Already a tutorial for Snow Leopard? or even Leopard?

LuisTech ]]> Apple MacOS luisalvesnyde http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/876401-solved-remote-desktop-windows-domain.html Otek 35mm 5MP film and slide scanner http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/876276-otek-35mm-5mp-film-slide.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:38:27 GMT I just received this scanner from Topbuy.com.au The product specs on their site for this scanner read: Win 98 (driver provided), Win ME, Win 2000, Win XP, Vista 32 / 64 or *MAC 10.4 * There is no Mac driver included, only a PC disc. I... I just received this scanner from Topbuy.com.au

The product specs on their site for this scanner read:

Win 98 (driver provided), Win ME, Win 2000, Win XP, Vista 32 / 64 or MAC 10.4

There is no Mac driver included, only a PC disc.

I found the Tech Support Guy site by searching Google for "Otek+scanner+Mac+driver".

There are 4 pages of a thread that is now closed about lots of people that bought various versions of this scanner and had trouble making them work with Windows PCs!

In the thread was the email address for the manufacturer in Taipei, tech-support@eu3c.com. I emailed them immediately and was pleased to get a reply in minutes, but not good news...

"We are sorry that we don’t have Mac driver. If the model you purchased is our FilmScan35-I, it doesn’t support Mac though."

Before I contact TopBuy and arrange to return it, has anyone got one of these to work with a Mac?

If not... buyers beware. You will find this scanner, and a number of its variants, on EBay, TopBuy and other places that say they support Mac in the specs.

Thanks. ]]> Apple MacOS ZeroZero7 http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/876276-otek-35mm-5mp-film-slide.html Centering Windows, cant grab http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/875821-centering-windows-cant-grab.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:43:47 GMT Im using OSX (not lepard). Macbook pro. Im also using Adobe After Effects Cs4, and the window is too high for me to grab the bar to move the window. I cant get it back on the screen i only see the edge of it. I tried apple script to center the... Im using OSX (not lepard). Macbook pro.

Im also using Adobe After Effects Cs4, and the window is too high for me to grab the bar to move the window. I cant get it back on the screen i only see the edge of it.
I tried apple script to center the window but the one i found didn't work

http://explodedclown.trainedchimpanz...a-applescript/

(im pretty sure i was just doing it wrong. I have no idea how to use scripts.

How can i get the window back without just plugging it into an external monitor?

Thanks ]]> Apple MacOS mockhazzard http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/875821-centering-windows-cant-grab.html IChat Issues http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/875633-ichat-issues.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:40:00 GMT Hi everyone, I have recently received a brand new Mac and am attempting to use Ichat. The issue is that as soon as I type in my password and press enter to log in, it opens the password window again. This happens every time and will not stop... Hi everyone,
I have recently received a brand new Mac and am attempting to use Ichat. The issue is that as soon as I type in my password and press enter to log in, it opens the password window again. This happens every time and will not stop unless I press cancel. However, pressing cancel only removes the window and leaves me logged out. I don't know much about Macs, I just switched over from PC's (sorry) and I have no clue what to do to be able to log in...Thanks to anyone who can help me. ]]> Apple MacOS misslilibea http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/875633-ichat-issues.html Mac osx 10.2.8-how to get flash to work http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/875540-mac-osx-10-2-8-a.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:32:30 GMT This computer has been in storage for five years--first time hooked up to internet. Support for this 10.2.8 version has "expired". Some error messages that current Java is unable to work. Buttons on some sites remain inactive (airline sites, youtube, facebook). How may I get the computer to do flash!? Thank you for your suggestions! (Some pages don't load completely either.) ]]> Apple MacOS computerliterate http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/875540-mac-osx-10-2-8-a.html show how much space is used again for one of the parititons http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/875430-show-how-much-space-used.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:06:01 GMT Before I reformatted the Mac side, the "Windows 7" disk icon on the desktop displayed the same way the "Macintosh HD" displays (total space, space left). But now after reformatting it, it just shows the total space as pictured below.

Is there a way to make it display total space, space left again? ]]> Apple MacOS namenotfound http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/875430-show-how-much-space-used.html Does anyone know how to use Compressor? http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/875341-does-anyone-know-how-use.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMT I was told on another site

Quote:

In the inspector you'll see a row of 6 buttons. You'll need the 4th button ('Filters')

But as you can see in the screen shot below, I don't have 6 buttons, let alone a "Filters" button!

What I'm trying to do is add a watermark to a video I made, using Compressor. Any help? ]]> Apple MacOS namenotfound http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/875341-does-anyone-know-how-use.html Prevent iChat from automatically starting with each start of iMac http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/875242-prevent-ichat-automatically-starting-each.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:56:56 GMT I do not want I Chat to startup each time I start my iMac. I have looked in preferences and everywhere else I could think of to stop this program from automatically starting. Its probably an easy fix, but its got me flummoxed. I do not want I Chat to startup each time I start my iMac. I have looked in preferences and everywhere else I could think of to stop this program from automatically starting. Its probably an easy fix, but its got me flummoxed. ]]> Apple MacOS toddkulp http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/875242-prevent-ichat-automatically-starting-each.html Mac OS X on PC based system? http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/874948-mac-os-x-pc-based.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:18:52 GMT is it possible to format Windows 7 and install a Mac OS? thanks pc info Intel Quad 2.33 2GB Ram Geforce 9800gtx superlocked is it possible to format Windows 7 and install a Mac OS? thanks

pc info

Intel Quad 2.33
2GB Ram
Geforce 9800gtx superlocked ]]> Apple MacOS xyoursweet666x http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/874948-mac-os-x-pc-based.html <![CDATA[untitled cd's showing up on desktop]]> http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/874822-untitled-cds-showing-up-desktop.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:20:33 GMT i keep getting untitled cd on my desk top. when i try to delete or take them to the trash they will pop up again when i boot up again. they keep adding. i'm up to 5 untitled cd's now. i'm using a macbook with leopard. how do i get rid of them and keep them from showing up again?

thanks
james ]]> Apple MacOS james1959 http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/874822-untitled-cds-showing-up-desktop.html <![CDATA[Snow Leopard won't recognize printer]]> http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/874808-snow-leopard-wont-recognize-printer.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:13:33 GMT The HP 1020 laser jet supposedly was never built for Mac support. But I was using it in Leopard with the driver for the 1022, When I upgraded to Snow Leopard, it quit working. I entered/deleted files and entire folders i in following several online... The HP 1020 laser jet supposedly was never built for Mac support. But I was using it in Leopard with the driver for the 1022, When I upgraded to Snow Leopard, it quit working. I entered/deleted files and entire folders i in following several online "workarounds" to get the 1020 working again, but to no avail.

NOW, the Photosmart 5180, which WAS being recognized in Snow Leopard , is not. It appears in the System preferences Printer&Fax screen, and it shows that it already has a printing queue, but when I try to print a document, the printer screen pops up shwoing "no printer selected."
have repeatedly added the printer through the Print and Fax pref window, reset the printing system, and downloaded and installed the new, updated Snow Leopard drivers. I have also repaired the disk, and repaired the disk permissions.

Despite all this, the printer appears it Print and Fax prefence window, but will not allow me to add it so I can print a document.

Anything I can do short of re-installing OS X?

Thanks. ]]> Apple MacOS jperryneal http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/874808-snow-leopard-wont-recognize-printer.html Solved: mac AND windows http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/874785-solved-mac-windows.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:15:48 GMT To put both mac and win on the same mac mini, is Virtualbox a good program? I get cofused easily and need easy instructions. Or is bootcamp the best choice? mac is V 10.5.6 with intel core. I want winxp for some of my programs rather than trying to... To put both mac and win on the same mac mini, is Virtualbox a good program? I get cofused easily and need easy instructions. Or is bootcamp the best choice? mac is V 10.5.6 with intel core. I want winxp for some of my programs rather than trying to replace them. Help an old duffer, please! ]]> Apple MacOS gusgus7 http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/874785-solved-mac-windows.html iphone 3gs meets vaio - help! http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/874561-iphone-3gs-meets-vaio-help.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:43:33 GMT Not sure if this is a place where I can ask a question related to iphone issues, but it has become a pc issue. Long story shorter....went to mac for a draining battery, was told it needed to be reprogrammed with new software because a bug was making... Not sure if this is a place where I can ask a question related to iphone issues, but it has become a pc issue. Long story shorter....went to mac for a draining battery, was told it needed to be reprogrammed with new software because a bug was making the phone not really be in standby when it was supposed to = draining battery. I had synced the night before, so no problem...At the store the genius bar guy specifically said, when syncoing with computer first time, start as new iphone, don't restore old data -- point being, that restoring old data might restore the problem draining the battery in the first place.

So, went home, did as I was bade, and promptly sacrificed the bulk of my calendar and all of my iphone pix (4 yo's birthday photos, etc...) to computer heaven. I figure this stuff must exist in some form somewhere in my laptop...any ideas how to find it and retrieve it?

Most grateful.... ]]> Apple MacOS holmespa http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/874561-iphone-3gs-meets-vaio-help.html Wireless Network http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/874271-wireless-network.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:18:53 GMT I am having great difficulty setting up wireless network with my other Mac. Apple will not give me support because I am not using an Apple modem. The Internet provider is unable to help because everything is set up for windows. I am using a... I am having great difficulty setting up wireless network with my other Mac.
Apple will not give me support because I am not using an Apple modem.
The Internet provider is unable to help because everything is set up for windows.

I am using a Actiontec M1000 Modem that has a ‘pop in’ wireless upgrade.

When I go into
System Preferences
Internet and Network
Network

I have three green connected dots

Ethernet connected Automatic with an ip address Configure DHCP
Parallel adapter connected Automatic with a second ip address ConfigureManually
Parallel adapter connected Automatic with a third ip address Configure Manualy

All three are Location Automatic.
Please help me to understand what I should be doing. I am not getting a signal to my
Other Mac. Why is their 3 connections going and what should my goals for set up be?

Help me get some logic on this
Thanks! ]]> Apple MacOS currigirl http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/874271-wireless-network.html <![CDATA[I'm a PC XP-PRO, but she's a MAC OSX]]> http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/874270-im-pc-xp-pro-but.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:16:16 GMT I am in a class with a friend who has a MAC laptop. I have a DELL w/ WIN XP-PRO.
We are attending a class where the instructor gave each of us a free flash drive with all of his instructional material on it. I hope I'm posting in the right forum, if not please let me know.
The Flash contains mostly Power Point files -- all of those look like they're *.ppt filetypes.
There are a few *.doc files from MS Word -- many of those are key educational material.
The other key files are PDF, some *exe and *.dll.
I know she can read the PDFs, so that's not a problem. As for the *.exe and *.dll files, they are required for some interface tools for training. Haven't tried them yet, so no prob yet. She and all my classmates have the same flash drive.

Our concern is what can I do to help her see these *.ppt files and *doc, files. Do I have to convert them to something else? Can I do that "globally" or one file at a time? Does she have to install something new? We really don't know what to do about this and the presentor didn't have a clue either. :( ]]> Apple MacOS Michael S. http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/874270-im-pc-xp-pro-but.html Macbook Pro..Virus http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/874077-macbook-pro-virus.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:07:36 GMT Ok OK, I know I should have not done this but I tried to download Law Abiding Citizen last night ans then immediately deleted it because it was not the movie. I think I have a virus because I could not type anything but then was able to here and... Ok OK, I know I should have not done this but I tried to download Law Abiding Citizen last night ans then immediately deleted it because it was not the movie. I think I have a virus because I could not type anything but then was able to here and there, programs would not open. So I restarted my comp and I went to put in my password and that does not work. I tried it 30 times......what should I do? Thanks very much. ]]> Apple MacOS horsegoer http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/874077-macbook-pro-virus.html How to test a G4 Power Mac Power Supply http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873934-how-test-g4-power-mac.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:25:26 GMT I suspect the PSU has gone Just to make sure - it has a 22 pin connector - I believe shorting 2 pins together will emulate the ON switch and make it fire up (if at all) Just need to eliminate the MB from the equation Any ideas which pins ... I suspect the PSU has gone

Just to make sure - it has a 22 pin connector - I believe shorting 2 pins together will emulate the ON switch and make it fire up (if at all)

Just need to eliminate the MB from the equation

Any ideas which pins

Any ideas where to get a replacement in the UK - it has API 9841 ID 320 on it

Thanks ]]> Apple MacOS leachim http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873934-how-test-g4-power-mac.html Setting up printer http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873806-setting-up-printer.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:09:31 GMT Just got a beautiful new Mac with a 27" screen. Can't get my HP Photosmart 7550 to work.
Goes thru the motions, but nothing happens. Then when I put it to sleep and wake it up I get a message that there's a pinter problem. It suggests I unplug the printer, then it prints the document. Hope you can help. ]]> Apple MacOS Ujant http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873806-setting-up-printer.html usb music setup http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873719-usb-music-setup.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:59:25 GMT I have a usb midisport (usb/midi interface), a roland pc200 midi keyboard and an imac os 10.5.8 with garage band and cubase. does anybody know of a list of procedures, settings etc for making it all work? thanks much, tom I have a usb midisport (usb/midi interface), a roland pc200 midi keyboard and an imac os 10.5.8 with garage band and cubase. does anybody know of a list of procedures, settings etc for making it all work? thanks much, tom ]]> Apple MacOS zzzth http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873719-usb-music-setup.html Solved: chaining usb hubs http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873712-solved-chaining-usb-hubs.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:39:53 GMT Is it practical to chain usb hubs together? thanks t Is it practical to chain usb hubs together? thanks t ]]> Apple MacOS zzzth http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873712-solved-chaining-usb-hubs.html Dragging tabs from tab bar issue in Safari 4.0.3 http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873604-dragging-tabs-tab-bar-issue.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:49:53 GMT Whenever I drag a tab out of the tab bar to make it open in a new window, it shows the window thumbnail and will not open in a new window (hangs up). Yes, I am letting go of the trackpad and it still does not work. I have tried removing the Safari... Whenever I drag a tab out of the tab bar to make it open in a new window, it shows the window thumbnail and will not open in a new window (hangs up). Yes, I am letting go of the trackpad and it still does not work. I have tried removing the Safari plist and still no work. Any ideas?

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]]> Apple MacOS celticpride678 http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873604-dragging-tabs-tab-bar-issue.html Cannot empty trash - tried everything .... I think http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873590-cannot-empty-trash-tried-everything.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:05:36 GMT I went and deleted backups, not knowing that this was a no-no. I am really a windows person but have an iMac that is partitioned via bootcamp.

I have tried holding down option key, pulling files from the trash to restore them (wouldn't let me), and installing & trying trash it! software which just hung forever.

Now, the trash is loaded with a tremendous amount of data that refuses to be deleted. What can I do? ]]> Apple MacOS schoolpsyc http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873590-cannot-empty-trash-tried-everything.html connects to internet but other programs not working http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873470-connects-internet-but-other-programs.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:03:07 GMT Hi there,

I am going crazy here! I can connect to the internet just fine but my p2p program (Transmission) and iChat and even Urban Terror doesn't work any more. I have been struggling to get a port forwarded to Transmission and must have done something that screwed anything up but I can't figure out what it is. I am OSX 10.5.8 and have done all the recent updates. I played around with my configuration settings through T_Com's web page and also some stuff through Mac but thought I changed everything back. Does this has to do with the DNS server? I am so lost and hop someone can help me. Thanks so much in advance. I apologize if I am leaving out some obviously relevant information. ]]> Apple MacOS adjustment http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873470-connects-internet-but-other-programs.html <![CDATA[Solved: MAC vs Windows Help! I'm caught in the middle!]]> http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873404-solved-mac-vs-windows-help.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:03:21 GMT Ah yeah the title says it all. I'm a windows user love the look of Windows 7 but can't make the choose between it and MAC OS X Snow Leopard because I'm looking at upgrading in late January 2010 when I should be able to afford whatever I want and if not Jan definitely June. :confused:

Here's what I want to do.
play games
have a computer I can press the power button and count to 5 or 10 and be able to run everything I want straight up. and definitely NO WAITING
edit pictures do some fairly basic audio recording
music editing
browse the net
and have a desktop that 'works'

MAC OS X owns the last point but it's the other ones that will through the balance of power. So I call on the powers that be to answer the conundrum that many pc users are facing I'm sure.
Especially when I will want to virtualize windows something to run my old programs without having to by a completely knew set of programs.

Over to you Mr. Brown. ]]> Apple MacOS azariah007 http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873404-solved-mac-vs-windows-help.html Solved: boot up passwords http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873377-solved-boot-up-passwords.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:28:56 GMT when my MacMini boots up, it asks for a password. I have it but I would prefer NOT to need to have password protection at boot up. I would like to skip that stwp. I have os X 10.5. 6 Thank you! when my MacMini boots up, it asks for a password. I have it but I would prefer NOT to need to have password protection at boot up. I would like to skip that stwp. I have os X 10.5. 6 Thank you! ]]> Apple MacOS gusgus7 http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873377-solved-boot-up-passwords.html time machine wdc Mybook Essential 1Tb http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873292-time-machine-wdc-mybook-essential.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:58:54 GMT yesterday i bought a Western Digital USB 2.0 "Mybook Essential" external "1Terabyte" hard drive to use in setting up TimeMachine on my Mac OSX 10.5.8. I got it going without a hitch

Clicking the apple at the top left of the screen and then "about this mac" and then "more info" I found the Western Digital entry which said, among other things,

WDC WD3200AAJS-40RYA0:
Capacity: 298.09 GB
Model: WDC WD3200AAJS-40RYA0
Revision: 12.01B03
Serial Number: WD-WCAPZ2783972
Native Command Queuing: Yes ......

QUESTION 1. Does the above mean that this drive only has 298 GB? On the box it says: "1TB/To" which the salesman said meant "1 terabyte." And, the Time Machine window where it is now backing up my hard drive says, "899 MB of 930 MB, which I guess would imply a terabyte. Is Thailand playing games with me? How big is my drive really?"

SECOND QUESTION: I started doing the Time Machine backup yesterday afternoon. It backed up all night and presently it's afternoon again, and only 28 GB of 46 GB have been backed up according to the window--and the progress bar agrees. It's still working.
Perhaps the error is mine. I used one of the USB ports on the side of the keyboard. Are these (abominably) slower than the USB's on the back of the machine?
Thanks! tom ]]> Apple MacOS zzzth http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873292-time-machine-wdc-mybook-essential.html iPod Touch 3rd Generation Accelerometer not working http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873193-ipod-touch-3rd-generation-accelerometer.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:32:15 GMT hey,
i bought my iPod Touch about 1.5 weeks after it came out (the 3rd generation), and lately, i've been having some accelerometer problems. accelerometer problems as in: IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. crap.

basically, what i've done (short of going to the apple store, which i will do when i get the time) is restore to both 3.1.1 and 3.1.2. i've tried almost everything, from restoring (as i mentioned before) to running a fridge magnet over the back... strange.

any ideas?
thanks in advance. ]]> Apple MacOS tech.jk http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/873193-ipod-touch-3rd-generation-accelerometer.html How can I tell if my Wireless card is about to die? http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/872986-how-can-i-tell-if.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:12:20 GMT I'm having some (intermittent) trouble connecting to the internet with my laptop which runs wirelessly. Even if the internet is working properly, (as proven by the fact that my old PC desktop is still connected) sometimes my laptop won't connect. My airport icon in the top right corner of my screen may show full connectivity, but neither FF3 nor Safari will connect. I've tried this:

System Preferences-->Network-->Location: Airport, Show: System Status-->Assist Me-->Diagnostics = That runs the scan, tells me that "it appears to be connected, but may be a problem with the internet service" or something along those lines (even if the desktop is connected just fine)...right now it's working, so I can't remember the EXACT phrasiology, but it's very similar to that, and the lights which were green before the scan turn to red. I want to figure out what I need to do, so that it doesn't suddenly decide it doesn't want to work in the middle of something important.

I'm becoming concerned that my airport card is about ready to bite the dust, but I'm pretty much hardware illiterate, so I might be way off base. If you have any ideas/input, I'd love to hear it! Thank you so much!! :) ]]> Apple MacOS Farmgirl22 http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/872986-how-can-i-tell-if.html Corrupted iPhoto Library http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/872744-corrupted-iphoto-library.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:53:46 GMT I have Model Name: iMac 10.5.8 Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Speed: 2.66 GHz I have a corrupted iPhoto Library file. When I try to open iPhoto it crashes. If I move the Library and start a new one, it works. In another... I have
Model Name: iMac 10.5.8
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.66 GHz

I have a corrupted iPhoto Library file. When I try to open iPhoto it crashes. If I move the Library and start a new one, it works. In another account it will open and bring up photos from Nov. 2008 and before.

The problem began when I downloaded iMac upgrades in August. I have photos from June 2009 to now as I bought a new camera and the photos downloaded right into Pictures, not iPhoto. But I have lost all pictures from Dec. 2008 to the end of May 2009. Is there anyway to open a file and pull individual pictures out. There used to be a program in the old Mac days that would let you dig into files and take some out. (It had a Jack-in-the-Box for an icon). Are there any programs that would let me open the Library and take pics out? ]]> Apple MacOS nfred http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/872744-corrupted-iphoto-library.html Snow Leopard on a PC? http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/872689-snow-leopard-pc.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:32:47 GMT I'm wondering if anyone in here knows how to install Snow Leopard on a regular PC?

While I like the OS, I'm not a big fan of the laptops Apple makes, or their prices either. So, can anyone tell me how to make this happen? ]]> Apple MacOS Leeter http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/872689-snow-leopard-pc.html Solved: problem opening a project in garageBand_urgent http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/872467-solved-problem-opening-project-garageband_urgent.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:07:58 GMT hi,

i have recorded a project in garage band...i was listening to it and the program crashed(quit unexpectedly) and right now i cant access the file...its really important content..i am in a hurry because of a faculty final project...and i don't know what to do...

the file is there and it has 800 and whatever mgb...and whant i open it doesn't show anything...

what should i do?

thanks in advance,

brunoMMdias ]]> Apple MacOS concentratzen http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/872467-solved-problem-opening-project-garageband_urgent.html Solved: Imac g5 osx installation http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/872208-solved-imac-g5-osx-installation.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:39:09 GMT OK, I replaced the hard drive because "it could not be repaired" in fsck with a new good sata hard drive and when I go to option it doesn't see the HD! When I have the original HD in and press option it shows the HD with an X on it and the install disk with an X on it, is that normal? Anyways, do I have to write zero's to the hard drive or something for it to be seen on a mac? Why else would it not be seen? any ideas? Thanks in advance:up: ]]> Apple MacOS jwv13 http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/872208-solved-imac-g5-osx-installation.html Solved: Apache2 on Mac OS X 10.6 does not seem to be working http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/871751-solved-apache2-mac-os-x.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:34:00 GMT When I put the following URL into Safari http://localhost/dev/gfrm.cgi?init or http://10.0.0.150/dev/gfrm.cgi?init Safari returns the message: Safari can’t open the page “http://localhost/dev/gfrm.cgi?init” because Safari can’t connect to the... When I put the following URL into Safari
http://localhost/dev/gfrm.cgi?init
or
http://10.0.0.150/dev/gfrm.cgi?init

Safari returns the message:
Safari can’t open the page “http://localhost/dev/gfrm.cgi?init” because Safari can’t connect to the server “localhost”. (or 10.0.0.150)

(10.0.0.150 is the address showing in system preferences --> Sharing when "Web sharing" is checked
gfrm.cgi is a perl cgi script that ran perfectly in an apache2 installation on Windows XP).

Any ideas of what I need to do to get apache running on Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)?

Thanks for your help
Andnic ]]> Apple MacOS andynic http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/871751-solved-apache2-mac-os-x.html Error when transfering large file to external hdd http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/871446-error-when-transfering-large-file.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:54:54 GMT I use my bootcamp Windows 7 on my Macbook to transfer files from the Mac partition onto my NTFS Seagate freeagent external HD. I transferred a 7.2GB 1080p movie from my mac partition onto my NTFS external hard drive via Windows 7 boot camp and... I use my bootcamp Windows 7 on my Macbook to transfer files from the Mac partition onto my NTFS Seagate freeagent external HD.

I transferred a 7.2GB 1080p movie from my mac partition onto my NTFS external hard drive via Windows 7 boot camp and when I try playing the video, it only shows like 55 mins of it and it is a 2 hour movie.

Also when I click properties on the freeagent, it shows it as a 6.8GB file not 7.2GB.

what is going on?

Also, I tried a game iso ( Which I have the original and made a image file") and transferred from Mac to NTFS freeagent via Windows 7 bootcamp, and when I tried mounting the image via Slysoft virtual clone drive, it says that theres a error and tells me to get a 32 bit or 64 bit version of the game... That is not the problem as I've made a image of the same game directly on my windows partition and it mounts fine... the problem occurs when I'm transfering large files (around 4gb and more) from my mac partition to my NTFS freeagent via Windows 7 bootcamp.

I don't believe that this is a problem with my external hard drive because I use it on my actual windows 7 pc and it works fine for any size file. ]]> Apple MacOS Assass1n http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/871446-error-when-transfering-large-file.html Fixing permission ? http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/871357-fixing-permission.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:18:06 GMT I allowed fixing permissions to run, and at the end of process it said, suid file system/library/core s and suid system/library/private has been modified and will not be repaired. Is this a serious matter, and do I need to reinstall OS system fix? I allowed fixing permissions to run, and at the end of process it said, suid file system/library/core s and suid system/library/private has been modified and will not be repaired. Is this a serious matter, and do I need to reinstall OS system fix? ]]> Apple MacOS royceem http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/871357-fixing-permission.html Bad Message http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/871346-bad-message.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:35:00 GMT I am a probie when it comes to Mac trouble and troubleshooting. I have owned my iMac Graphite for 7 years without a problem except for Epson printer communication. About two weeks ago my whole system crashed in the midst of an AppleWorks 6 save. I... I am a probie when it comes to Mac trouble and troubleshooting. I have owned my iMac Graphite for 7 years without a problem except for Epson printer communication. About two weeks ago my whole system crashed in the midst of an AppleWorks 6 save. I was in OS 9 because that is the only place my printer actually works, but I was saving through the Users folder into OS X. I rebooted with the OS X startup disc and went to Disc First Aid to try to verify and repair whatever had just happened. Verify said, "invalid node structure" "the volume HD needs repair" and of course the repair option was greyed so I could not click it.
I then went to the public library and began reading about Jaguar troubleshooting in a Mac Upgrade and Repair Bible. I came upon a whole new world of programming that I didn't even know existed on my computer when I went into single user mode and ran "fsck -y" and got back the same message (invalid node structure) and more (4, 5023). So the book suggested that I run it again until I get the message that the volume had been repaired. I did, and this time I got a new message: disk Os5: 0x8 (UNDEFINED). That message repeated over and over until I finally shut the computer off.
I am very sad to see my beautiful graphite friend sitting idle now for several days and no answer in books or on the internet as to what all this means and what to do. I guess my affair with the iMac is over since all of the tech's have moved on to the new stuff.:( ]]> Apple MacOS GreatProtector http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/871346-bad-message.html Transfering passwords http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/871230-transfering-passwords.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:06:48 GMT Trying to transfer passwords, bookmarks etc from a MacBook to a MacBook Pro. Am using a fire wire cord and migration assistant but I am not getting any joy. Can it be done or is there another way? Trying to transfer passwords, bookmarks etc from a MacBook to a MacBook Pro.
Am using a fire wire cord and migration assistant but I am not getting any joy. Can it be done or is there another way? ]]> Apple MacOS yendor51 http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/871230-transfering-passwords.html <![CDATA[visual basic won't run in xl 2008 for mac]]> http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/871177-visual-basic-wont-run-xl.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:48:55 GMT Previously I wrote a program in visual basic. I upgraded to Office 2008 and now I'm told:

Office 2008 for Mac cannot run Visual Basic macros or load add-ins that contain Visual Basic macros.

What would be the best way to adapt this program? Essentially the program accepts three numbers, coordinates of a point in 3-D space, and returns two numbers, coordinates of the point projected onto a 2-D monitor. I have all the translational and rotational equations. Without programming in C, what would be the best way to computerize the equations?
Thanks much, tom h ]]> Apple MacOS zzzth http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/871177-visual-basic-wont-run-xl.html MSWORD FOR MAC EQUATiONS http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/871170-msword-mac-equations.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:06:47 GMT I have generated a group of vector/matrix etc. equations using MSWord 2008 for Mac v.12.2.1 Equation Editor. The procedure I have used is: Click where you want to insert an equation. On the Insert menu, click Object. In the Object type box,... I have generated a group of vector/matrix etc. equations using
MSWord 2008 for Mac v.12.2.1 Equation Editor. The procedure I have used is:
Click where you want to insert an equation.
On the Insert menu, click Object.
In the Object type box, click Microsoft Equation, and then click OK.
Build the equation by selecting templates and symbols from the Equation toolbar and typing variables and numbers.
Basically I liked the equation editor.

I am interested in pasting these equations into a larger (1000 page) document but in their original document they show some instability. For instance lower halves of letters and symbols in an equation (and in equations below (?) it) disappear from time to time and then all of the affected equations need to be refreshed.

In short, I'm afraid to invest time putting these equations into the large document for fear they will misbehave, themselves, or they will ruin the large document with their instability.

How portable and free of hassles and dangers would my large document be with these equations in it?

Do I have options?
Thanks very much, great site!
tom ]]> Apple MacOS zzzth http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/871170-msword-mac-equations.html monitor problem http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/871134-monitor-problem.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:11:33 GMT hi I had two crt monitors hooked up to my g5 mac. Just purchased Acer P241W LCD monitor. plugged it in, the G5 cycles through the start up procedure, on, then off, on then off. I plugged in a crt (and unplugged the Acer) went to Acer... hi

I had two crt monitors hooked up to my g5 mac. Just purchased Acer P241W LCD monitor.

plugged it in, the G5 cycles through the start up procedure, on, then off, on then off.

I plugged in a crt (and unplugged the Acer) went to Acer support website, looked up drivers, but the drop down menu only had PC versions of operating systems, not mac.

does this mean this monitor will not work on a mac?

with the crt, the mac works fine.

I also went to preferences (with crt hooked up) went to displays couldent see any way to change it to lcd?

the vendor says that it should be "plug & play"

any ideas? ]]> Apple MacOS Martial33 http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/871134-monitor-problem.html mac os X 10.6 file permissions in ls -l listing. http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/870965-mac-os-x-10-6-a.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:39:45 GMT Hi,
I'm fairly new to Mac OS X having been a Windows XP user for a number of years.

Two sections follow:
1. The Question
2. Additional Information

1. The Question
============
What is the @ in the following listing?
What does it mean?
How can I change the permissions to get rid of it?
bash-3.2# ls -l
total 41008
-rw-rw----@ 1 _mysql wheel 20803 23 Oct 12:41 andy-nicastros-imac.local.err
drw-rw----@ 6 _mysql wheel 204 22 Oct 13:23 gfr
-rw-rw----@ 1 _mysql wheel 5242880 23 Oct 11:28 ib_logfile0
-rw-rw----@ 1 _mysql wheel 5242880 21 Oct 21:01 ib_logfile1
-rw-rw----@ 1 _mysql wheel 10485760 23 Oct 11:28 ibdata1
drwxr-x---@ 71 _mysql wheel 2414 21 Oct 20:50 mysql
drwxr-x---@ 2 _mysql wheel 68 4 Sep 21:18 test

2. Additional Information
==================
1. Using cp -p -r I copied the data directory to a directory in my user environment to prepare it for backup to a DVD.

In order to test the backup concept:
2. I renamed (mv) /usr/local/mysql/data to /usr/local/mysql/data_save
3. Using cp -p -r I copied the backed up data directory to /usr/local/mysql/data

When trying to start mysql using
sudo bash
/usr/local/mysql/bin/mysqld_safe
the db fails to start.

If I rename the data directory to data_from_backup and the data_save directory to data,
the db starts as it should.

The failed startup produces the following error:
091023 12:41:54 InnoDB: Operating system error number 13 in a file operation.
InnoDB: The error means mysqld does not have the access rights to
InnoDB: the directory.
InnoDB: File name ./ibdata1
InnoDB: File operation call: 'open'.
InnoDB: Cannot continue operation.
091023 12:41:54 mysqld_safe mysqld from pid file /usr/local/mysql/data/andy-nicastros-imac.local.pid ended

If I do a directory listing on the data directory that allows mysql to start (or the data_save directory) it looks like this:
-rw-rw---- 1 _mysql wheel 19071 23 Oct 12:49 andy-nicastros-imac.local.err
drwx------ 6 _mysql wheel 204 22 Oct 13:23 gfr
-rw-rw---- 1 _mysql wheel 5242880 23 Oct 12:49 ib_logfile0
-rw-rw---- 1 _mysql wheel 5242880 21 Oct 21:01 ib_logfile1
-rw-rw---- 1 _mysql wheel 10485760 23 Oct 12:49 ibdata1
drwxr-x--- 71 _mysql wheel 2414 21 Oct 20:50 mysql
drwxr-x--- 2 _mysql wheel 68 4 Sep 21:18 test
Note that there is no @ at the end of the permissions, so I assume its presence in the restored backup (see the questions above) is the problem.

Mac OS X 10.6.1 (Snow Leopard)
mysql 5.1 installed from a dmg.

Thanks for your help.
Andynic ]]> Apple MacOS andynic http://forums.techguy.org/apple-macos/870965-mac-os-x-10-6-a.html