System error type 41. Startup problem

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System error type 41. Startup problem

I have an iMac (500) G3 (Summer 2000) and it will not complete its startup. It starts, then before it is complete I get a bomb message, 'Sorry, a system error has occurred."Time Synchronizer" Error Type 41. Restart.'
When you restart you get the same message. I have tried restarting from the CD, but the same thing happens. I can't use the computer to try things because it doesn't complete its startup. Any suggestions?

Posted on Oct 3, 2005 12:21 PM

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Answer 1

Duane

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Oct 3, 2005 1:58 PM in response to J Evans

I have been looking around and stumbled across KB 24431, Mac OS: Error Type 41.

Also in KB 30691, Mac OS: When and Why to Perform a Clean Installation it says

Exception: If the computer starts up to a Type 41 error with extensions off, the issue is probably with the Finder alone. Instead of performing a clean installation, drag the Finder file from the System Folder to the Trash, then perform a regular installation over the existing System Folder.

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Answer 2

Oct 3, 2005 4:45 PM in response to J Evans

Once you get that error straightened out, strongly recommend that you update your system to OS 9.1.

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