Error 'mach_kernel' (0xe) appears when I start my Mac

I had a lot of Browser open, because I was searching Tutorials on IMovie. I have OSX 10.9.4. When I start the mac is doesn't show up on my regular destop. Instead it move to so called OS X - utility Desktop. There you have 4 options available, like Time Mchine backup an so on. But I did not create any backup. Also, the option to reinstall OS X but I can't cause I have a lot of Logic pro x Projects over there. I have a 250 GB Disk but only 3 Gb free. Maybe it has something to do with that ?!

What happens If I reset the System Managment ? Do I lose any Data ?

Thakn you very much for your help 🙂

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Answer 3

lllaass

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Oct 7, 2015 2:04 PM in response to mafred85

Resetting the SMC and NVRAM/PRAM doesn ot delete anything.

From your description it appears you are booted to Recovery mode.

Try repairing the startup disk.

If still problem I would clone the HD to an external HD using Disk Utility.

http://www.newertech.com/tech_support/manuals/mac/clon_data.php

Then try reinstall OSC via Recovery without formatting

Last would be to format and reinstall and restore stuff fro the clone.

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mafred85 Author

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Oct 7, 2015 1:25 PM in response to lllaass

I tryed SMC and NVRAM/PRAM and it doesn't work. Also, I tred safe mode but it doesn't work. It always shuts down my mac.

I repaired the startup disk but there is everything ok, no failure found.

I will follow your instructions, but how can I reinstall OSX via Recovery ?

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Answer 5

mafred85 Author

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Oct 7, 2015 2:02 PM in response to lllaass

After installing OSX is everything set to factory settings ? (before the error occured) I had pictures on my Destop and other stuff. Will it be there ? Or Programms which I had installed for example Logic pro x, app cleaner and so on, will it be there ?

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