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1. #Kernel panic information for bad ram mac how to#
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3. #Kernel panic information for bad ram mac install#
4. #Kernel panic information for bad ram mac driver#

On the downside, you likely lost any unsaved work up to the point of the kernel panic. You don’t need to live in fear that in the next minute, your Mac will crash once again. Instead, take a deep breath, relax, and know that almost all kernel panics are transitory events that aren’t likely to keep repeating. We’ve got the answer, and it’s simple: Don’t panic. We'll do our best to help.If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance your Mac just suffered a kernel panic and you’re searching for what to do next. Please post a message if you have further questions. Look for it on the right side of the window. If you have files you don't want to lose, make sure that checkbox isn't checked. If you click the checkbox to erase the target, it will erase EVERYTHING on your external hard drive. Target obviously means where it's going to make the cloned copy. There is an option to ERASE the target volume.

It will "clone" your hard drive to an external drive making a bootable copy - assuming you have enough room on the external drive. I'm a fan of Carbon Copy Cloner, a free program you can get about anywhere on the net ( for example). You'll see if it has solved your problem. Once the installation is finished, it should reboot from your machine's hard drive. * That's true with any kind of operating system installation, defrag, file system repair, etc.ĥ. It won't erase your data, but keep in mind that * there is a very small chance of data loss.

#Kernel panic information for bad ram mac install#

Watch for it.) "Archive and Install will save your previous operating system and install a fresh copy of 10.4 on the machine. There might be an "Options" button or something similar. Select "Archive and Install" (I never remember exactly where these options are located because it's been awhile since I've installed OS X. Better yet, boot from a quality disk maintenance utility such as DiskWarrior, TechTool Pro, Drive Genius, etc. Run Disk Utility (look in the menus at the top of the screen) first. A picture of the available boot disks will show up.ģ. Boot from your 10.4 installation disc by holding the OPTION key as you turn the machine on. You might want to try this if you haven't already:ġ. Unplug all non-essential USB and Firewire devices as you troubleshoot to eliminate them as a possible problem. Often kernel panics are caused by hardware issues, such as bad RAM or a motherboard problem. Let me know if you need any further information from me. Not many people willing to help carry the computer. I don't want to have to lug my 40lbs Mac back to the mall. I realize you must get absolutely flooded with questions, but if you could find the time to get back to me asap, I would be more than appreciative.

#Kernel panic information for bad ram mac how to#

The last time this happened, I had to take it in to the Apple Store and they didn't bother to tell me how to fix it if it should happen again.

I'm not upgrading or anything of that nature.

#Kernel panic information for bad ram mac mac os x#

I can't even get it into single user mode OR get it to boot from my legal Mac OS X 10.4 installation disc. I have tried every troubleshooting method I can find. However, I do run ProTools and various other audio programs with my Mac. I am pretty sure the system folder was moved.

#Kernel panic information for bad ram mac driver#

Unable to find driver for this platform Powermac4 I have a previously owned eMac (1GHZ, 512mB, 80G, Super LL, I apologize but I can't get into the Finder to get additional info) and this is now the second time I have dealt with this kernel panic.