Macbook Does nothing when I click shut of or restart

[RareEarthMetal]

and it will not install updates from software update. I tried manually installing updates but they don't take effect because I can't restart the computer all I can do is shut it off. Same thing, no?

Its been like this for like half a year but now I really want to stay up to date, especially for facetime! It says I need to install a security patch.

Tried resetting PRAM

Tried Booting from the disk and and running the thing that fixes ****. I forgot what its called.


Help obi-wan you're my only hope.

 

[RareEarthMetal]

I should also note that everything happens smoothly when using software update. I put my password in. I click restart. nothing happens.

Its so frustrating.

I have run onyx. I have no idea what to do. im on 10.5.8. it wont go any further


HELP

 

[mr0c]

Try restarting in Single User mode (Command s)

Then at the command prompt run:

/sbin/fsck -fy

(It should prompt you to do this if there's an issue)

You could also try holding the power button for 5 seconds to force shutdown - not sure if you're doing this?

Also running Repair Disk Permissions from Disk Utility can help

More info here: http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1417

 

[RareEarthMetal]

I've done everything except for restarting in single user mode.
how do i get started on this?

 

[RareEarthMetal]

So I ran it, but still nothing.
Im sure it did some needed fixings though. I can't find any one who has the same problem.

thank you

 

[RareEarthMetal]

Would anyone else volunteer to help me solve this weird problem.

I can't find evidence of it anywhere else.