Holding shift key doesn't start Safe Mode

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linda2009 Author

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Holding shift key doesn't start Safe Mode

I have Macbook OS SL 10.6.8

I just want to clear the font database. The instructions say to start in safe mode, and then restart.

Anyway, I try the basic instruction of holding the Shift Key down immediately when hearing the chimes, and then releasing. But, no matter what I do, I can't get the Macbook to boot into Safe Mode.

Somewhere i seem to remember that when you have the hardware password set you can't boot into safe mode this way??? Or, is my memory false?

Anyway, Macbook is otherwise booting normally. I just don't know how I can get it to boot into Safe Mode!!

Anyone know what I can do?

Posted on Apr 12, 2013 10:05 AM

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linda2009 Author

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Apr 12, 2013 10:34 AM in response to linda2009

Okay! Figured it out!

I had to remove the Firmware Password. Got info here:: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1352

Thanks to anyone reading and thinking, etc!

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ds store

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Apr 12, 2013 11:21 AM in response to linda2009

You can also clear the font cache by using the #12 OnyX routine here

..Step by Step to fix your Mac

https://discussions.apple.com/community/notebooks/macbook_pro?view=documents

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linda2009 Author

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Apr 12, 2013 2:30 PM in response to ds store

Hey, thanks for the info ds store. I'll check out your tips.

Although, I don't see the font book database listed...

The font book database is different than the font cache. Kurt Lang wrote about it in his font book help file::

http://www.jklstudios.com/misc/osxfonts.html

thanks tho!

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