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figmo ([personal profile] figmo) wrote2006-03-09 12:55 am
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Finale trashed my PowerBook

I loaded the Finale 2006 DVD. It automatically rebooted my Mac.

Instead of my desktop coming up, all I see is a magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the screen (in what would be the top bar if it were to appear all the way across) and the screen's background pattern.

I have no idea what I should do to unhose my system. Any suggestions?
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[identity profile] ashi.livejournal.com 2006-03-09 10:42 am (UTC)(link)
Try to cold boot it again and see if there's any change.

Next, try to boot from your OS CD. See if you can access your hard drive okay from there. There should be a disk utility on the CD too that you can use to check/repair.

[identity profile] the-gwenzilliad.livejournal.com 2006-03-09 11:14 am (UTC)(link)
What he said-- I was going to suggest just that. :)
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[personal profile] mdlbear 2006-03-09 02:40 pm (UTC)(link)
... and if that doesn't work, get on the phone to Finale's tech support.
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[identity profile] kyburg.livejournal.com 2006-03-09 03:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Call Apple tech support. Fastest thing I can think of -
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