ibook g3 model m6411 466 mhz won't fully reboot after software update HELP

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ibook g3 model m6411 466 mhz won't fully reboot after software update HELP

Just did a software update (mac os x 10.2.8 combined I think was the name of the update) and now the old school ibook won't reboot fully. After the update completed, of course it said that I needed to restart my computer. I did and now all I see is an error message stating that I need to restart the computer. I do and it's groundhog day;no matter how many times I do as it asks and restart,the same error message presents itself. HELP!

ibook g3 466mhz, Mac OS X (10.2.x)

Posted on Nov 19, 2008 11:43 PM

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roam

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Nov 20, 2008 1:32 AM in response to magnettarpit

Hi,

Does it start up in Safe mode?
Starting up in Safe Mode

If it does then see if it will restart normally after that, and then try and install the 10.2.8 update again.

When doing an OS update, I don't use the computer at all, and just let it update the files without interruption.

I hope safe mode works for you.

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magnettarpit Author

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Nov 20, 2008 2:57 AM in response to roam

It didn't work,but I'm so glad to know how to start up in safe mode,for future reference!

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roam

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Nov 20, 2008 3:08 AM in response to magnettarpit

I did and now all I see is an error message stating that I need to restart the computer.

Is it in multiple languages or just a more normal looking dialogue box?

Depending how much spare capacity you have on your Hard drive, you may need to do and Archive and Install. At least that will preserve your personal files and settings after reinstalling.

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magnettarpit Author

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Nov 20, 2008 3:21 AM in response to roam

a multi language message it was. I had zero personal data on the thing,so at least that's good. I just popped in the install disk #1 and started from ground zero. So far so good! yay!

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roam

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Nov 20, 2008 3:30 AM in response to magnettarpit

The multi-lingual message is often related to a kernel panic, an alarming sounding general condition often caused by a hardware malfunction; sometimes RAM, or sometimes an external device whose I/O kernel location gets lost.
What is a Kernel panic?

Resolving Kernel Panic's by Dr Smoke

I hope the reinstall goes well and just included those links if your interested in the subject.

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