Two issues:
1. Performance.
Hardware: Macbook Pro 2ghz, 1GB Ram, 7200RPM HDD.
For the past several weeks, I have noticed a significate reduction in speed on my MBP. Everything from starting applications (Word) to in-game speed in WoW. My understanding is that you do not need to defrag OSX; however, this speed is driving me nuts. I have already restarted and reapplied patches. What can I do to improve speed? HDD free space is 10gb. Thanks,
2. Reinstallation
In attempt to fix the above problem, I thought I would do what anyone would do running Windows. Format and Reinstall!
However, placing the OSX install disk does not seem to work. Turning off and on, holding down C or D nothing. Just launches me back in OSX. Inserting the disk within OSX and attempting to install, I receive an error; that this version is not compatible? It is 10.4.6 (Intel CD). The only Install disk I have.
Obviously, I would prefer fixing problem 1 without having to reinstall OSX; however, the time may come up where I have to reinstall, and would like to figure out how to fix that problem. Example, I have boot camp installed (no longer use it) but I would like to retrieve that wasted space for later use. No big deal now, but I understand I have to boot from the CD to get to a console.
Thanks,
1. Performance.
Hardware: Macbook Pro 2ghz, 1GB Ram, 7200RPM HDD.
For the past several weeks, I have noticed a significate reduction in speed on my MBP. Everything from starting applications (Word) to in-game speed in WoW. My understanding is that you do not need to defrag OSX; however, this speed is driving me nuts. I have already restarted and reapplied patches. What can I do to improve speed? HDD free space is 10gb. Thanks,
2. Reinstallation
In attempt to fix the above problem, I thought I would do what anyone would do running Windows. Format and Reinstall!
Obviously, I would prefer fixing problem 1 without having to reinstall OSX; however, the time may come up where I have to reinstall, and would like to figure out how to fix that problem. Example, I have boot camp installed (no longer use it) but I would like to retrieve that wasted space for later use. No big deal now, but I understand I have to boot from the CD to get to a console.
Thanks,