I have a first generation Mac Mini (don't know the specs) that has both a Windows and Mac partition. I am running both Mac OSX 10.4 and Windows XP Pro.
On a recent shut-down, the system said it was installing an update or adding new software. I wasn't paying much attention, so I can't be sure exactly what it said. This install/update hung, however, or misfired in some way.
After an hour or so, I attempted to restart on the OSX side. I got as far as the Apple logo and the spinning circle, and it would go no further. I left it that way for about 6 hours until after I got home from work. I hoped it would work things out on its own while I was gone, or that it was just some terribly long update. No luck.
Since then, I've tried a few tips found here. I inserted the original Tiger install disk and held down the "C" button after the start-up tone, with no luck. I tried the same thing while holding down the "X" button with no luck. I've also tried the same thing while holding down the Shift key for safe boot -- all to no avail. I've tried the above a dozen or so times each -- pressing these buttons before and after the start-up tone is heard.
I did manage to get the install DVD out by holding down the mouse button after start-up, but I've never proceeded further than the Apple logo and spinning circle. One problem may be that I'm using a wireless Logitech keyboard and mouse. The Apple side has always recognized the mouse right away, but it frequently has problems with the keyboard. After a restart, I normally have to unplug the USB wireless connection and then plug it back in before the system will recognize the keyboard, even though it always recognizes the wireless mouse and they work through the same wireless USB connection. Thus, I'm wondering if the start-up routine is even recognizing any of the letters I'm pressing on the keyboard. In other words, perhaps it doesn't "see" the keyboard at all.
At any rate, I would try to re-boot with a Leopard DVD, but I don't have one. It was lost a while ago on a house move. I do have the original Tiger install DVD but, as mentioned, I haven't had any luck booting with it beyond getting the system to eject the CD when I hold down the mouse button.
I've tried re-booting after disconnecting everything except the monitor (e.g., the scanner, wireless mouse/keyboard and USB drive) without success.
Any suggestions?
On a recent shut-down, the system said it was installing an update or adding new software. I wasn't paying much attention, so I can't be sure exactly what it said. This install/update hung, however, or misfired in some way.
After an hour or so, I attempted to restart on the OSX side. I got as far as the Apple logo and the spinning circle, and it would go no further. I left it that way for about 6 hours until after I got home from work. I hoped it would work things out on its own while I was gone, or that it was just some terribly long update. No luck.
Since then, I've tried a few tips found here. I inserted the original Tiger install disk and held down the "C" button after the start-up tone, with no luck. I tried the same thing while holding down the "X" button with no luck. I've also tried the same thing while holding down the Shift key for safe boot -- all to no avail. I've tried the above a dozen or so times each -- pressing these buttons before and after the start-up tone is heard.
I did manage to get the install DVD out by holding down the mouse button after start-up, but I've never proceeded further than the Apple logo and spinning circle. One problem may be that I'm using a wireless Logitech keyboard and mouse. The Apple side has always recognized the mouse right away, but it frequently has problems with the keyboard. After a restart, I normally have to unplug the USB wireless connection and then plug it back in before the system will recognize the keyboard, even though it always recognizes the wireless mouse and they work through the same wireless USB connection. Thus, I'm wondering if the start-up routine is even recognizing any of the letters I'm pressing on the keyboard. In other words, perhaps it doesn't "see" the keyboard at all.
At any rate, I would try to re-boot with a Leopard DVD, but I don't have one. It was lost a while ago on a house move. I do have the original Tiger install DVD but, as mentioned, I haven't had any luck booting with it beyond getting the system to eject the CD when I hold down the mouse button.
I've tried re-booting after disconnecting everything except the monitor (e.g., the scanner, wireless mouse/keyboard and USB drive) without success.
Any suggestions?