Hi,
This is a two part question:
1) I'm experiencing constant Kernel Panics upon startup and want to backup my data. I can boot into safe mode, but my external hard drive isn't recognized when it's plugged in. Any suggestions how to back up this data?
System info
Late 2009 iMac Core i7
Mac OSX 10.6.8
8GB RAM
1TB drive with 175GB free
2) Any additional recommendations on how to proceed addressing the kernel panic issue?
Background
Experience Kernel Panic every time I start up.
Thanks everyone.
This is a two part question:
1) I'm experiencing constant Kernel Panics upon startup and want to backup my data. I can boot into safe mode, but my external hard drive isn't recognized when it's plugged in. Any suggestions how to back up this data?
System info
Late 2009 iMac Core i7
Mac OSX 10.6.8
8GB RAM
1TB drive with 175GB free
2) Any additional recommendations on how to proceed addressing the kernel panic issue?
Background
Experience Kernel Panic every time I start up.
- Ran Apple Hardware diagnostics and identified a problem with 3rd party RAM. Removed 2 x 2 GB 3rd party RAM, but even with original mfr 2 x 2 GB RAM, still experiencing kernel panic at startup.
- Ran verify and repair permissions.
- Ran verify and repair disk -- no problems found.
- Did the command-option P R and waited for 3 chimes.
- Ran Software Update and verified all software is current.
Thanks everyone.