iMac G5: No response when double clicking folders

johnwd5 · johnwd5 #1 (**permalink**)

02-18-2010, 06:02 PM

Anyone out there have a similar issue? 1.8 iMac G5 works fine, then after a while the machine will not respond to commands, and I notice the Finder folders highlight in black. Weird. Cap's seem to be ok, though it's possible some are borderline issues, don't know as this is a first for me. Is this a PS or logic issue - can't be the hd, right? 3x LED's at boot, reset in O-F as well as Tech Tool gave everything a pass and the test ran 1-2 hours. Thanks.

toMACsh · toMACsh #2 (**permalink**)

02-19-2010, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnwd5

1.8 iMac G5

Thanks for that. Now, how about the OS version?

johnwd5 · johnwd5 #3 (**permalink**)

02-19-2010, 01:09 PM

You have a point. It's running 10.4.11 fully updated. I can install 10.5 but I've held off until I get some sort of conclusion somehow. I ran Applejack as well.

hughvane · hughvane #4 (**permalink**)

02-19-2010, 02:48 PM

Repair permissions - with OnyX Titanium Software. Run maintenance scripts as well. Hopefully, that will sort out the access issue.

TechTool has mixed reviews in terms of its effectiveness with OS X, so in your situation I would use the Install Disk 1 to boot and run Disk Utility > First Aid to check for any possible hard drive problems.

johnwd5 · johnwd5 #5 (**permalink**)

02-19-2010, 05:34 PM

OK great, thanks, I am hopeful the mac can be saved. It is in excellent condition otherwise.
John

johnwd5 · johnwd5 #6 (**permalink**)

02-19-2010, 08:07 PM

I ran Onyx, then Diskwarrior, and I feel comfortable enough at this point to install 10.5
It certainly works better than before my post so thanks for the advice!

toMACsh · toMACsh #7 (**permalink**)

02-20-2010, 10:31 AM

Great, let us know how it behaves for you after the upgrade.

hughvane #4 (permalink)
Member Since: May 18, 2008 Location: Banks Peninsula, New Zealand Posts: 3,244 Mac Specs: MacMini 2.4, 4 Gb, OS 10.6.8; MacBook 2.4, 2 Gb, OS 10.5.8; G4 eMac 1.25, 2 Gb, OS 10.4.11	02-19-2010, 02:48 PM Repair permissions - with OnyX Titanium Software. Run maintenance scripts as well. Hopefully, that will sort out the access issue. TechTool has mixed reviews in terms of its effectiveness with OS X, so in your situation I would use the Install Disk 1 to boot and run Disk Utility > First Aid to check for any possible hard drive problems. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Please post your Mac (or other) specs and MacOS version in your post, your profile or your signature. It helps us to help you better. I'm leaving now to go and find myself. If I should return before I get back, please ask me to wait.
	QUOTE Thanks

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
iMAC DIES, HELP! Rapidly flashing clicking power button. Black screen.	SYSTEM9	Apple Desktops	5	04-15-2012 11:30 PM
iMac, Apple TV & Time Capsule - Expansion Help	askipper	Other Hardware and Peripherals	2	11-04-2008 03:31 PM
Offers on my iMac 2.4ghz - any of them worth it?	Ghostshadow	Schweb's Lounge	10	10-13-2008 10:15 AM
Apple Pulls Plug on Original iMac	schweb	Apple Rumors and Reports	7	09-13-2006 04:38 PM
Is it worth to switch from iMac G4 to iMac G5??	Mainyehc	Apple Desktops	12	03-13-2006 06:21 PM

iMac G5: No response when double clicking folders

Internet Services

Web Development

Digital Marketing

Consumer Tech

johnwd5 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 19, 2008 Posts: 198	02-18-2010, 06:02 PM Anyone out there have a similar issue? 1.8 iMac G5 works fine, then after a while the machine will not respond to commands, and I notice the Finder folders highlight in black. Weird. Cap's seem to be ok, though it's possible some are borderline issues, don't know as this is a first for me. Is this a PS or logic issue - can't be the hd, right? 3x LED's at boot, reset in O-F as well as Tech Tool gave everything a pass and the test ran 1-2 hours. Thanks.
	QUOTE Thanks

johnwd5 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 19, 2008 Posts: 198	02-19-2010, 05:34 PM OK great, thanks, I am hopeful the mac can be saved. It is in excellent condition otherwise. John
	QUOTE Thanks

johnwd5 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 19, 2008 Posts: 198	02-19-2010, 08:07 PM I ran Onyx, then Diskwarrior, and I feel comfortable enough at this point to install 10.5 It certainly works better than before my post so thanks for the advice!
	QUOTE Thanks

toMACsh #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 30, 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,805 Mac Specs: Mac Mini Core 2 Duo	02-20-2010, 10:31 AM Great, let us know how it behaves for you after the upgrade.
	QUOTE Thanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)