how do I get past kernal panic to free up space?

[brobson]

I am pretty sure I have just maxed out the space for start up. I can't get past the message box that pops up and says you need to shut down your computer in 4 languages.

I so hope this isn't the logic board.

I tried restarting and holding down command option p r
and command option n o
and unplugging the power cord from the back and plugging it in as I press the start up button. then release the start up button and press again.

Nothing helps.

I cant get past to free up the space or use disk utility

Do I start it from the start up disk holding down the c key and do a reinstall?

 

[Eidorian]

Have you tried Safe Mode yet?

 

[brobson]

thanks so much, I didn't know about that.
I am getting all of my movies off of the computer and putting them on the backup drive.
Is there anything else I should do beyond running a disk utility check?

 

[brobson]

Help

I backed up some things and when my daughter tried to get on the internet it had another kernal panic.
Anyone have ANY advise!!!!!!???????

 

[Eidorian]

I'd read the panic log and probably do an Archive and Install of OS X if you have enough free space.

 

[brobson]

thanks

I did put in my start up disk but it said it couldn't install the software.
I have the 10.4.2 disk and mine is upgraded to 10.4.10 (does that sound right? I am writing from work so I don't have it in front of me.)
Anyway I did do a disk utility check from the startup disk and it said it repaired something. Think I am OK?
brenda

 

[Consultant]

What model / specs?
Is it under warranty?

If the disk says cannot install software then you are using the wrong disks?

Did you look at
http://guides.macrumors.com/Troubleshooting_Software_Problems

 

[brobson]

Tiger won't install

I don't know why it won't install. I think I bought it used and have a vague memory of them saying it had a "free install" left. Wouldn't that be unlimited installs if they are on the same computer? Forgive me but I really don't remember a 2 year old transaction. It says G5 10.4.2 and my mac has 10.3.9. That's what I need right? Sorry for all the ramblings but none of my printers, etc. are working now that I did a clean install. My college age kids or I can't work until I get this figured out.

What model / specs?
Is it under warranty?

If the disk says cannot install software then you are using the wrong disks?

Did you look at
http://guides.macrumors.com/Troubleshooting_Software_Problems