I've been at this for days....
This all started when I wanted to upgrade my DJ software, but could not because my version of OSX 10.4 on my MacBook was not compatible. So I'm attempting to upgrade to Snow Leopard 10.6 (which can be done), I mount the dmg file, in a separate window a DVD icon appears, click to install and then I'm prompted to click on restart to begin the installation process. And this is where my problem begins....
Restarted many times and the installation process has not begun
I've mounted the file & verified disk in disk utilities (it passed)
I've changed the partiton of the dmg file to GUID in disk utility
I've attempted to use the mounted file as a start up disk in sys preferences
But now every time I log in, I'm getting multiple users of my computer name (same log in, no other accounts are set up) Ex; MixxTress 1, MixxTress 2 - in Users folder *that's something else I have to look into*
I've read that many people have had the same issue and to reboot holding the command & V key and reboot in Verbose mode
NOW I HAVE ADDED ANOTHER ISSUE ON TOP OF THIS ONE
I get to log in screen and now I cannot use my keypad
I've read this is an issue with installing new software and probably the operating system is not recognizing the keypad
My desktop is a iMac and I tried to use my (usb) keyboard & mouse with my MacBook but still does not work
But on the other hand if I reboot holding the command & S key it will reboot in single user mode, but I still cannot TYPE exit to get off the screen
(Keep in mind I do not have the actual installation DVD, but I have Toast) Mounting the dvd/installation file is not the issue, it's the actual installation
I also have the dmg file on an external hard drive as well
I wanted to avoid erasing (clean & install) my internal hard drive on my MacBook
All that to say I need help with (1) Keypad not responding (2) Installation of Snow Leopard 10.4 to 10.6
HELP ANYONE????
**New update - rebooted in Safe Mode - keypad still not working*
** New update - I have snow leopard retail DVD - reboot & keypad still not working*
NEED KEYPAD TO WORK TO SEE IF INSTALLATION COMPLETED