BIG Leopard install problem

I had exactly the same

...reboot holding down the shift key to get you into safe boot mode. It might be something in startup items for your user so remove them and re-test. If that doesn't work you'll have to do what I did ... use safe boot to recover what you can to an external drive then do an Erase and Install from the DVD.

Good luck!
Adam

 

I solved with an Archive&Install of Leopard. Everything was there when it finished.

 

What models of mac's are you guys running?

 

Hi all

Exact same problem (2gig white imac - year old). It did the restart and then came up with the blue scree and mouse cursor.

DVD still in machine.

What should I do - step-by-step?

Thanks for any help!!!

 

just in time.

LOL

 

DVD still in - not sure how i get it out!

Tried to start in safe mode, but it wont - just goes on to the blue screen.

Aaaarrrgghhhh!

 

Ok, got the DVD out by holding the mouse button while restarting.

Still got the blue screen.

Help?

 

Held down 'c' with the DVD in and i am going thru the install (upgrade) process again. Will let you know what happens this time in case anyone has same problem.

 

i had the same problem. but it happened after i had installed ntfs for mac - paragon and i couldnt recover from it.. so had to do a clean install again..

 

good to know. that is my plan

 

Tried upgrade again and it didnt work.

Does archive and install keep all applications intact?

 

Yes.

 

Also getting stuck at the blue screen.

Will have to try the archive and install later to see if that solves the issue

 

Had this too, but all you do is hit the eject button to get the disk out and then hold down the power on button.

My profile login screen appeared and everything is working fine.

 

So do people still think than an Archive and Install or Erase and Install are "wastes of time?"

 

Just got my leopard this morning from fedex....I only thought Windows would make me this frustrated...

I got the blue screen also rebooted and this time chose archive and install...hope it works =/

Edit:
Ok the archive install worked, all my programs etc still there.

 

Same Thing

I installed Leopard onto MacBook Pro this afternoon. Worked a treat and it's been fine ever since.

Just put it onto MacPro and guess what - yep bluescreen (not the Windows kind of course) prior to login and no further hard disc activity..

Strange one..

With as many posts on this subject thus far I found it highly unlikely this is not known about by Apple.

I thought only Microsoft released software that wasn't fully tested...

Tut, Tut!!

<Archive and Install Worked A Treat!!>

 

omfg blue screen for me too on my iMac. I'm doing an A&I right now...right in the middle of midterms!!! All my stuff BETTER be in tact!!!

 

Same problem here on my PowerMac G5. At this point, I'd be afraid to try it on my MacBook Pro or MacBook, but since the disk is stuck in the PowerMac, I wouldn't be able to do it anyway. Some upgrade.

 

I have this same problem, just a blue screen.

This has happend after an install onto a blank hdd.

Do I have to reinstall Tiger before doing archive and install? I better bloody not have to.

Anyone post a list of clear, easy to follow steps as I think a lot of people will be viewing this thread over the next 48 hours.