Hello
I'm currently using macOS Mojave 10.14
Here's a screenshot of what I see:-
I am unable to 'uncheck' Internet Sharing in the menu listed.
I'm wondering why that might be. Can you help?
Thanks, Kappy.
I had, in fact, already done that but the check mark was 'greyed out' and I couldn't remove it. 😠
However, this morning I once again did as you suggested and 'played' with checking and unchecking other items on the menu. The 'Content Caching' one turned from a tick to a '-' and in that situation I WAS able to uncheck Internet Sharing! I locked the padlock again with just Printer Sharing ticked and all seems well.
You are obviously highly knowledgeable - are you able to shed any light on the problem I have with my old iMac? Details here:- https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8544819
I've now changed the RAM too but the flashing folder with the question mark persists.
I can give it a shot:
Folder with a question mark
If you see a folder with a question mark appear instead of the Apple logo, it means your Mac couldn't find a local or network-based startup disk. This can happen if the disk selected in the Startup Disk pane of System Preferences isn't available. Wait a few seconds to see if your Mac is able to locate the startup disk you specified.
If you still see a question mark after waiting a few seconds, use Startup Manager to start up your Mac, then select your startup disk from System Preferences.
If a question mark appears after you install a software update, select your startup disk again using macOS Recovery.
If the problem appears even when using the installer then it's a good guess that the HDD has failed or the short ribbon cable between the disk and the motherboard needs replacing. If you have an external disk that could boot the machine, then try using it to boot the computer. Otherwise, replace the HDD. I would tend to agree with the technician that it may not be worth spending money on the machine. But this is my shot at the problem.
Thanks, Kappy. Your response is much appreciated. 🙂
May I presume upon you to look here again to save re-inventing the wheel? https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8544819
I'm making progress, but I seem to be fighting some 'gremlin' within the old machine! 😉
I'm doing this for 'fun' and to gain experience which may allow me to one day help other folk in a similar way to what you do!
Btw, THIS doesn't 'work' on my poorly machine ........
"Command-R is still the recommended way to start up from macOS Recovery."
This is the data on my 2008 model iMac 24 inch with an Intel 3.06 GHz "Core 2 Duo" processorI have increased the RAM to 4 GB
When last functioning, it had El Capitan installed. I've recently changed the hard drive for a brand new one (1 TB) but cannot now load an operating system on it. 😠
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All the "Early 2008/Penryn" Aluminum iMac Core 2 Duo models -- the iMac "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 20-Inch (08), 2.66 20-Inch (08), 2.8 24-Inch (08), and 3.06 24-Inch (08) -- have glossy displays, energy-efficient 45 nm "Penryn" Intel "Core 2 Duo" processors -- with two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip and a 6 MB shared level 2 cache -- a 1066 MHz system bus, and support for 4 GB of 800 MHz PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM.
These systems also share vertically mounted slot-loading DVD+R DL "SuperDrives," built-in iSight video cameras, three USB 2.0 ports, a Firewire "400" port, and a Firewire "800" port, built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, and mini-DVI. Each system has a 7200 RPM hard drive as well.
Additionally, like the original models, the "Early 2008/Penryn"Aluminum systems are paired with an "ultra-thin aluminum" Apple Keyboard (0.33 inches at the front edge) based on the polarizing keyboard design introduced with the MacBook.
All differences between the standard configurations of the systems are summarized in this handy chart:
| iMac Core 2 Duo (08) | 2.4 20" | 2.66 20" | 2.8 24" | 3.06 24" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Processor: | E8135 | E8335 | E8235 | E8435 |
| Processor Speed: | 2.4 GHz | 2.66 GHz | 2.8 GHz† | 3.06 GHz |
| Hard Drive Size: | 250 GB | 320 GB | 320 GB | 500 GB |
| Standard RAM: | 1 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Video System: | HD 2400 XT†† | HD 2600 PRO†† | HD 2600 PRO†† | 8800 GS†† |
| Video Type: | GDDR3 | GDDR3 | GDDR3 | GDDR3 |
| Video Memory: | 128 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Optical Drive: | DVD+R DL | DVD+R DL | DVD+R DL | DVD+R DL |
| Display Size: | 20-Inch | 20-Inch | 24-Inch | 24-Inch |
| Native Resolution: | 1680x1050 | 1680x1050 | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Apple Model No: | MB323LL/A | MB324LL/A | MB325LL/A | N/A |
| Price: | US$1199 | US$1499 | US$1799 | US$2199 |
† A 3.06 GHz "Core 2 Duo" processor also is available as a build-to-order upgrade for US$200.
All four can run this system as the maximum. 20" - OS X 10.11.6 (15G31).
None support 10.12.x and above.
None support Network Recover except if running Lion or higher.
If you erase the drive then starting from scratch requires installing Snow Leopard or Lion first over which you can upgrade to a higher version.
Please tell me all the specs for your hardware and OS X on this machine.
"Command-R is still the recommended way to start up from macOS Recovery." Give me all the specifics of what you were doing.
Click on the lock icon in the lower left corner. Authenticate to open the panel for changes.
What is the significance of Internet Sharing being controlled by the Content Caching service?
