I just got a copy of MAC OS 10.4 on CDs and the disc won't load. I'll put the disc in and the MAC spits it out. I rebooted holding down the C button and it spits the disc out. So what gives? I have the right install discs which are for iMacs.
At that website, you have a choice between version 4.0b5 and 3.0. The author of XPF points out that 4.0b5 is a beta and experimental, and 3.0 is "stable." I've used every version of XPF from the mid-alpha versions on and would strongly recommend 4.0b5.
There is a $25 registration charge for posting/support by the author and other experts. But you can browse free. While you're there, see the "General HOWTOs / FAQs' forum, including my 15 tips on how to install Tiger.
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#424147 - 04/14/0903:13 AMRe: Mac OS 10.4 won't load
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James C
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I ran that XpostFacto utility on the iMac and now the system crashed. I rebooted it the machine and checked off the option for L2 to L3 cache. The system has now crashed. I still tried putting the Tiger disc and it spit it out. I even put in the OS 9 disc but it didn't even spit it out. Here is the error message I got, please help:
System Failure: cpu=0 code =00000004 (No saveareas) Latest crash info for cpu 0: Exception state (sv=0x00000000) PC = 0x00088330; MSR =0x00003000; DAR=0x00000048; System Failure
#424227 - 04/14/0902:11 PMRe: Mac OS 10.4 won't load
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MacBozo Nut Dood
Registered: 04/21/02
Posts: 17698
Loc: Pinellas Park, Florida
I don't remember whether I tried Tiger on my wife's iMac-350 before its ethernet circuit was taken out by a lightening strike. I'm thinking that I did not. It worked just fine with 10.3.9 though.
#424326 - 04/14/0910:28 PMRe: Mac OS 10.4 won't load
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James C
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But my system has crashed and I can't get to the desktop. I get the following error:
System Failure: cpu=0 code =00000004 (No saveareas) Latest crash info for cpu 0: Exception state (sv=0x00000000) PC = 0x00088330; MSR =0x00003000; DAR=0x00000048; System Failure
Start up the computer in Safe Boot mode. This will let you uninstall XPF since it won't load in safe boot.
Why it doesn't work? I don't know, I have never used XPF. My only other suggestion would be to reinstall 10.3 fresh, update to 10.3.9, and try again.
Or try removing the HD, putting it into another machine capable of installing 10.4, then put it back into the iMac. That method has worked for me many times.
#424360 - 04/15/0912:38 AMRe: Mac OS 10.4 won't load
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John Rougeux Member # -1
Registered: 11/06/08
Posts: 6078
Loc: Louisville, KY
To start up into Safe Mode (to Safe Boot), do this:
1. Be sure the computer is shut down. 2. Press the power button. 3. Immediately after you hear the startup tone, hold the Shift key. The Shift key should be held as soon as possible after the startup tone but not before. 4. Release the Shift key when you see the gray Apple icon and the progress indicator (looks like a spinning gear).
During startup in Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you will see "Safe Boot" on the login window, which appears even if you normally log in automatically.
During startup in Mac OS X 10.2 through 10.3.9, you will see "Safe Boot" on the Mac OS X startup screen.
To leave Safe Mode in any version of Mac OS X, restart the computer normally, without holding any keys during startup.
#424393 - 04/15/0903:05 AMRe: Mac OS 10.4 won't load
[Re: John Rougeux]
James C
Unregistered
Originally Posted By: John Rougeux
To start up into Safe Mode (to Safe Boot), do this:
1. Be sure the computer is shut down. 2. Press the power button. 3. Immediately after you hear the startup tone, hold the Shift key. The Shift key should be held as soon as possible after the startup tone but not before. 4. Release the Shift key when you see the gray Apple icon and the progress indicator (looks like a spinning gear).
During startup in Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you will see "Safe Boot" on the login window, which appears even if you normally log in automatically.
During startup in Mac OS X 10.2 through 10.3.9, you will see "Safe Boot" on the Mac OS X startup screen.
To leave Safe Mode in any version of Mac OS X, restart the computer normally, without holding any keys during startup.
I did this this a few times and I just the screen with the gray apple and it just stays there or I'll get the message to restart the computer. I don't even get to the point where I get the progress indicator. Any other thoughts?
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