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I get the spinning beachball.......

when I try to print something from all applications and when I try to use microsoft word 08. Does anyone know why this happens during these times?

PowerMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8), G5

Posted on Mar 13, 2012 9:48 PM

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redman78 Author

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Mar 16, 2012 10:10 AM in response to BDAqua

I don't have VPC on my computer. I have never installed it. I wonder if there are some hidden files somewhere that I don't see. I tried searching and nothing related appears.

BDAqua

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Mar 16, 2012 11:48 AM in response to redman78

Oh yes, lots of hidden files... seems somebody has installed VPC at one time.

Here's the locations of the files I found, there may be more...

I used Find Any File to find these...

http://apps.tempel.org/FindAnyFile/

redman78 Author

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Mar 16, 2012 12:12 PM in response to BDAqua

So do I just delete everything that is related to Virtual PC, reboot and hope that it fixes the problem? Can I select the file within "Find Any File" and delete? Or do I have to located it and delete it from its location?

BDAqua

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Mar 16, 2012 12:27 PM in response to redman78

Yes, in FAF, right click on it & you'll have choices like Move to Trash, Delete immediately.

Might first search for Install.log & see if there's a more detailed list of files.

redman78 Author

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Mar 16, 2012 1:47 PM in response to BDAqua

Unfortunetly, no such luck. Still the same symptoms after deleting the files.

I am only noticing issues with Microsoft Word, Text Edit, and my printer. Should I just delete these programs and reinstall and see what happens? Maybe I have some corrupted fonts on my computer. Is this a possiblity?

I noticed this earlier from Console. Not sure what to take from it.

[0x0-0x22022].com.microsoft.Word[317] Wed Feb 29 23:45:52 c-98-212-162-59.hsd1.il.comcast.net Microsoft Word[317] <Error>: The function `CGPDFDocumentGetMediaBox' is obsolete and will be removed in an upcoming update. Unfortunately, this application, or a library it uses, is using this obsolete function, and is thereby contributing to an overall degradation of system performance. Please use `CGPDFPageGetBoxRect' instead.

japamac

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Mar 16, 2012 1:50 PM in response to redman78

I've seen that garbage before.

Drove me nuts trying to fix it.

I found it easiest to reinstall the OS.

redman78 Author

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Mar 16, 2012 2:08 PM in response to japamac

Will I lose everything it I reinstall the OS?

BDAqua

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Mar 16, 2012 2:11 PM in response to redman78

Couple of things to try...

Reapply the 1058 Combo Update, 10.5.8...

http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_8_Combo_Update

If all the above fails, then it appears to be time for a relatively painless Archive & Install, which gives you a new/old OS, but can preserve all your files, pics, music, settings, etc., as long as you have plenty of free disk space and no Disk corruption, and is relatively quick & painless...

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107120

Just be sure to select Preserve Users & Settings.

redman78 Author

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Mar 16, 2012 10:06 PM in response to BDAqua

Well I tried to reapply the 10.5.8 update and upon completion my computer did not boot up. So i restarted in

Safe Mode and i got the BBOD when I selected which user to load up with. I eventually was able to boot up but things are not very good I'd say. I am going to buy an external drive tomorrow to back everything up and reinstall the OS. Is this what I am left to do? I appreciate all the help. I hope soon I can tell you everything is working great.

What store bought external drive is recommended?

BDAqua

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Mar 16, 2012 10:13 PM in response to redman78

Yes, great idea, but for a PowerMac make sure the external is a Firewire drive so we can boot from it.

redman78 Author

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Mar 17, 2012 6:29 AM in response to BDAqua

I was thinking to use the external to back everything up and reinstall the OS on my internal drive. But you recommend to install the OS on the external and make it bootable? What should I do with the internal?