Onxy gave me Trouble

p3ezi(moto) · p3ezi(moto) #1 (**permalink**)

03-26-2010, 10:18 PM

So I installed Onyx and did some maintenance on my PC. when I shutdown and restart it it does to the Apple logo with the spinning wheel. Then it stops there logo becomes inaccessible and gets stuck there. This happened to me twice but I just backed up from Time Machine and had to reconfigure everything again. Can someone help with this.

86Apex · 86Apex #2 (**permalink**)

03-26-2010, 10:42 PM

What version of OS X are you running? There's different versions of Onyx for 10.4/10.5/10.6.

Also, it's a little confusing when you say PC as generally that's a term that's associated with a machine running Windows.

p3ezi(moto) · p3ezi(moto) #3 (**permalink**)

03-26-2010, 11:28 PM

i'm running 10.6. and I referred to PC because I know the whole Personal Computer would get into someone's soul...it doesn't really associate any particular machine.
**thanks mods for changing my title meant to say trouble but I was ticked off and just typed it so quick...

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #4 (**permalink**)

03-26-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by p3ezi(moto)

**thanks mods for changing my title meant to say trouble but I was ticked off and just typed it so quick...

And you do want to be staying on there good side

lol

If you have, of course you have your SL DVD, insert and hold down the 'c' and repair permissions off of that. I know you went through the whole Oynx thing, but repairing from the disk just might sort things out and bring them back into tow.

p3ezi ole mate, is this the 1st time you have run Oynx ??

TM

86Apex · 86Apex #5 (**permalink**)

03-27-2010, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by p3ezi(moto)

i'm running 10.6. and I referred to PC because I know the whole Personal Computer would get into someone's soul...it doesn't really associate any particular machine.
**thanks mods for changing my title meant to say trouble but I was ticked off and just typed it so quick...

The PC thing didn't get into my soul, just a bit confusing. Like I said, generally that term is used to differentiate machines running Windows from others, even though the term itself isn't correctly used, but I digress.

So first of all, make sure that you're running the appropriate version of Onyx for your system. Onyx Downloads Page

Also, what exactly are you trying to use it for? If it's for general maintenance, make sure you know exactly what you're doing as you can do some serious damage to your system if you don't.

Here are the settings that I use from time to time for maintenance, give it a try.

p3ezi(moto) · p3ezi(moto) #6 (**permalink**)

03-27-2010, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TattooedMac

And you do want to be staying on there good side

lol

p3ezi ole mate, is this the 1st time you have run Oynx ??

TM

yes it is tattooed...and by the way I have redo my computer again because it did it again. I'm using my phone right now...I am mad..this is the third time...is there a way to fix this

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #7 (**permalink**)

03-27-2010, 01:20 AM

Can you get in there and try repair permissions off of your SL DVD ???

Dont do anything drastic mate and keep your cool as there is nearly always a way to fix it. We will be here for the long haul with ya

So try and Repair from the install DVD reboot holding down the 'c' key

86Apex · 86Apex #8 (**permalink**)

03-27-2010, 01:21 AM

Okay, I'm trying to help here, but you have to give some info on what exactly you are doing. Did you try out the settings the way I had them and they didn't work for you? Don't expect people to be mind readers....

bobtomay · bobtomay #9 (**permalink**)

03-27-2010, 01:23 AM

I have not seen a post in over 3 years of Onyx crashing a system. The worst I've seen is Onyx not working for those that downloaded the wrong version. Make sure you are downloading from here.

The second question is what exactly are you doing with Onyx maintenance?
I use about the same as 86Apex's settings but without any of the rebuilding items except when specifically needed.

p3ezi(moto) · p3ezi(moto) #10 (**permalink**)

03-27-2010, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 86Apex

Okay, I'm trying to help here, but you have to give some info on what exactly you are doing. Did you try out the settings the way I had them and they didn't work for you? Don't expect people to be mind readers....

sorry I couldn't see the I'm on my phone..as soon as my system restores from the backup I'll try it....all I did on onyx was clean cache's

86Apex · 86Apex #11 (**permalink**)

03-27-2010, 01:54 AM

Well let us know once it's restored, and make sure, like bobtomay said as well, that you have the right version of Onyx for your system.

p3ezi(moto) · p3ezi(moto) #12 (**permalink**)

03-27-2010, 02:07 AM

I just checked I do...2.1.4 is for snow leopard
**hey when I went into disk utilities while my macbook was restoring it gave me this after I did a disk repair

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #13 (**permalink**)

03-27-2010, 02:14 AM

Ok mate we have that sorted, What have you tried and havnt so far?
I know this is more difficult on the phone, but hang in there. Is caches cleaning the only thing you really did with Oynx ??
Have you tried repairing permissions from the SL install DVD ??

TM

p3ezi(moto) · p3ezi(moto) #14 (**permalink**)

03-27-2010, 02:18 AM

hey Tattooed I posted a pic of the disk repair and I did repair permissions...and I'm finally using my computer again..i'm afraid to shutdown

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #15 (**permalink**)

03-27-2010, 02:25 AM

My bad ... Unless you just posted the pic lol

Well dont be afraid to shut down as this is where you see if the Repair did its job. If it still happens we still need to root out the problem. Make sure that your Oynx is set up as 86Apex has outlined in the topper upper post

When i first started and looked at Oynx and it did scare me because i didnt know what to check and uncheck, but im happy and glad i paid a few $ for Main Menu. I like it and works for me. Let us know if problem persists though too, because as bob said Oynx SHOULDNT crash a system

TM

p3ezi(moto) #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 14, 2009 Location: Silver Spring, MD / Vallejo, Ca Posts: 332 Mac Specs: VZW iPhone 4 64gb Ipad 13" White Macbook * WD 500GB HD 80GB Ipod Classic	03-26-2010, 10:18 PM So I installed Onyx and did some maintenance on my PC. when I shutdown and restart it it does to the Apple logo with the spinning wheel. Then it stops there logo becomes inaccessible and gets stuck there. This happened to me twice but I just backed up from Time Machine and had to reconfigure everything again. Can someone help with this. GS3 - Nexus 7 - 13in Macbook
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86Apex #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 03, 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 183 Mac Specs: MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz / 4 GB RAM / 320 GB HDD	03-26-2010, 10:42 PM What version of OS X are you running? There's different versions of Onyx for 10.4/10.5/10.6. Also, it's a little confusing when you say PC as generally that's a term that's associated with a machine running Windows. "No. No, Mother, I have not been drinking. No. No. These two men, they poured a whole bottle of bourbon into me. No, they didn't give me a chaser."
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TattooedMac #7 (permalink)
Member Since: May 19, 2009 Location: Western Astraya Posts: 6,453 Mac Specs: 13"MBP 2.9Ghz Intel Core i7 10.8.3 ~ iPhone5 6.1.3 ~ iPad Mini 6.1.3 ~ ATV2 5.2.1	03-27-2010, 01:20 AM Can you get in there and try repair permissions off of your SL DVD ??? Dont do anything drastic mate and keep your cool as there is nearly always a way to fix it. We will be here for the long haul with ya So try and Repair from the install DVD reboot holding down the 'c' key Dont forget to use the Reputation System if someone has helped you out !!! “I have absolutely no pleasure in the stimulants in which I sometimes so madly indulge. It has not been in the pursuit of pleasure that I have periled life and reputation and reason. It has been the desperate attempt to escape from torturing memories, from a sense of insupportable loneliness and a dread of some strange impending doom ….”― Edgar Allan Poe
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86Apex #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 03, 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 183 Mac Specs: MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz / 4 GB RAM / 320 GB HDD	03-27-2010, 01:21 AM Okay, I'm trying to help here, but you have to give some info on what exactly you are doing. Did you try out the settings the way I had them and they didn't work for you? Don't expect people to be mind readers.... "No. No, Mother, I have not been drinking. No. No. These two men, they poured a whole bottle of bourbon into me. No, they didn't give me a chaser."
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Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 21,796 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	03-27-2010, 01:23 AM I have not seen a post in over 3 years of Onyx crashing a system. The worst I've seen is Onyx not working for those that downloaded the wrong version. Make sure you are downloading from here. The second question is what exactly are you doing with Onyx maintenance? I use about the same as 86Apex's settings but without any of the rebuilding items except when specifically needed. I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus. Place your vote for our Member of the Month
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86Apex #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 03, 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 183 Mac Specs: MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz / 4 GB RAM / 320 GB HDD	03-27-2010, 01:54 AM Well let us know once it's restored, and make sure, like bobtomay said as well, that you have the right version of Onyx for your system. "No. No, Mother, I have not been drinking. No. No. These two men, they poured a whole bottle of bourbon into me. No, they didn't give me a chaser."
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p3ezi(moto) #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 14, 2009 Location: Silver Spring, MD / Vallejo, Ca Posts: 332 Mac Specs: VZW iPhone 4 64gb Ipad 13" White Macbook * WD 500GB HD 80GB Ipod Classic	03-27-2010, 02:07 AM I just checked I do...2.1.4 is for snow leopard *hey when I went into disk utilities while my macbook was restoring it gave me this after I did a disk repair GS3 - Nexus 7 - 13in Macbook Last edited by p3ezi(moto); 03-27-2010 at 02:16 AM.*
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TattooedMac #13 (permalink)
Member Since: May 19, 2009 Location: Western Astraya Posts: 6,453 Mac Specs: 13"MBP 2.9Ghz Intel Core i7 10.8.3 ~ iPhone5 6.1.3 ~ iPad Mini 6.1.3 ~ ATV2 5.2.1	03-27-2010, 02:14 AM Ok mate we have that sorted, What have you tried and havnt so far? I know this is more difficult on the phone, but hang in there. Is caches cleaning the only thing you really did with Oynx ?? Have you tried repairing permissions from the SL install DVD ?? TM Dont forget to use the Reputation System if someone has helped you out !!! “I have absolutely no pleasure in the stimulants in which I sometimes so madly indulge. It has not been in the pursuit of pleasure that I have periled life and reputation and reason. It has been the desperate attempt to escape from torturing memories, from a sense of insupportable loneliness and a dread of some strange impending doom ….”― Edgar Allan Poe
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p3ezi(moto) #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 14, 2009 Location: Silver Spring, MD / Vallejo, Ca Posts: 332 Mac Specs: VZW iPhone 4 64gb Ipad 13" White Macbook * WD 500GB HD 80GB Ipod Classic	03-27-2010, 02:18 AM hey Tattooed I posted a pic of the disk repair and I did repair permissions...and I'm finally using my computer again..i'm afraid to shutdown GS3 - Nexus 7 - 13in Macbook
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TattooedMac #15 (permalink)
Member Since: May 19, 2009 Location: Western Astraya Posts: 6,453 Mac Specs: 13"MBP 2.9Ghz Intel Core i7 10.8.3 ~ iPhone5 6.1.3 ~ iPad Mini 6.1.3 ~ ATV2 5.2.1	03-27-2010, 02:25 AM My bad ... Unless you just posted the pic lol Well dont be afraid to shut down as this is where you see if the Repair did its job. If it still happens we still need to root out the problem. Make sure that your Oynx is set up as 86Apex has outlined in the topper upper post When i first started and looked at Oynx and it did scare me because i didnt know what to check and uncheck, but im happy and glad i paid a few $ for Main Menu. I like it and works for me. Let us know if problem persists though too, because as bob said Oynx SHOULDNT crash a system TM Dont forget to use the Reputation System if someone has helped you out !!! “I have absolutely no pleasure in the stimulants in which I sometimes so madly indulge. It has not been in the pursuit of pleasure that I have periled life and reputation and reason. It has been the desperate attempt to escape from torturing memories, from a sense of insupportable loneliness and a dread of some strange impending doom ….”― Edgar Allan Poe
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