I have read many forums and tried SEVERAL things to fix this issue.
I realize that perhaps I might have a hard drive failure, which in that case I need to get my files off there and the only other computer I have is a Toshiba PC Laptop running Windows Vista.
First off Im sure you need info about the Mac..
Its Emac running 10.2.8 (Ancient yes I know I used it to mostly to do my artwork on which is why I need to access the files). 40GB Hardrive...
It still contains its original ram stick which is 128mb I think. I tried removing it and all that jazz and it doesnt change the ending result of the blue screen.
I attempted to archive and install using the first disk of the install series that originally came with my computer by holding C after the chime while starting up and the disk never loads its just a solid gray screen. You can hear the disk trying to load but nothing happens.
I tried booting up in Safe Boot (Mode) and I get a kernel panic message to restart my computer.
I started up in single user mode and ran fsck -y it said it recoginized a missing thread error and fixed it but nothing happens when i exit or restart.
Ive repeated the fsck numerous times and it repeats the same error and fixes it everytime.
Can anyone suggest anything else?
Will give plenty more details if needed
Thankyou for your time.
I realize that perhaps I might have a hard drive failure, which in that case I need to get my files off there and the only other computer I have is a Toshiba PC Laptop running Windows Vista.
First off Im sure you need info about the Mac..
Its Emac running 10.2.8 (Ancient yes I know I used it to mostly to do my artwork on which is why I need to access the files). 40GB Hardrive...
It still contains its original ram stick which is 128mb I think. I tried removing it and all that jazz and it doesnt change the ending result of the blue screen.
I attempted to archive and install using the first disk of the install series that originally came with my computer by holding C after the chime while starting up and the disk never loads its just a solid gray screen. You can hear the disk trying to load but nothing happens.
I tried booting up in Safe Boot (Mode) and I get a kernel panic message to restart my computer.
I started up in single user mode and ran fsck -y it said it recoginized a missing thread error and fixed it but nothing happens when i exit or restart.
Ive repeated the fsck numerous times and it repeats the same error and fixes it everytime.
Can anyone suggest anything else?
Will give plenty more details if needed
Thankyou for your time.