lovematch macrumors member Original poster Feb 2, 2010 #1 My iMac G5 appears to taking a while to start up, could there be a basic problem with my computer.?
flopticalcube macrumors G4 Feb 2, 2010 #2 Could be a problem with the hard drive. If you have the original Install DVD, insert that and boot up while pressing the C key. Then run Disk Utility from the menu and see if you can verify and repair your hard drive.
Could be a problem with the hard drive. If you have the original Install DVD, insert that and boot up while pressing the C key. Then run Disk Utility from the menu and see if you can verify and repair your hard drive.
lovematch macrumors member Original poster Feb 2, 2010 #3 Very many thanks for your help, Yes thats done the trick and corrected everything again Many Thanks
flopticalcube macrumors G4 Feb 2, 2010 #4 Make a backup of your data. Your hard disk may be on the way out. If you use something like Carbon Copy Cloner you can clone your drive to a new one.
Make a backup of your data. Your hard disk may be on the way out. If you use something like Carbon Copy Cloner you can clone your drive to a new one.