domblanc10

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Q: message error when computer started

I have an old mac book pro (2008) ; when started a message appeared : you need to restart your computer. When I do the same message comes up again and again; I can't find the re initialisation mode, can some ones helps? Thank you!

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.0.x)

Posted on Jan 5, 2014 5:55 AM

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Q: message error when computer started

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by Klaus1,Helpful

Klaus1 Jan 5, 2014 8:00 AM in response to domblanc10
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Jan 5, 2014 8:00 AM in response to domblanc10

Sounds like a kernel panic:

What is a Kernel Panic?

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3742

and http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1892?viewlocale=en_US

http://developer.apple.com/mac/library/technotes/tn2002/tn2063.html

More details here:

http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/kernelpanics.html

Useful articles on how to avoid and eliminate kernel panics here:

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-10344626-263.html?tag=mfiredir

http://www.macworld.com/article/2027201/how-to-troubleshoot-a-kernel-panic.html# tk.nl_mwhelp
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