Onxy gave me Trouble

[p3ezi(moto)]

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]

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)]

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]

**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 ;P 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]

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)]

And you do want to be staying on there good side ;P 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]

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]

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]

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)]

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]

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)]

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]

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)]

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]

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)]

it just did it again...I am so ready to store this beautiful machine out of my 1st floor window into some pillow cushions....argh!

 

[TattooedMac]

OUCH

Mate im not sure which way to go now. The only thing i can suggest is seeing though you have backed up from your TM a few times now I would be chucking in that SL DVD and doing a reinstall. I know this doesnt find the underlying problem but if your that frustrated with it now it is what i would be doing then with migration assistant restore from your Ext ??

What are your thoughts ??
Anyone else with a solution ??

TM

 

[86Apex]

Really it all depends on the OP. If you feel like the system works fine without using Onyx, then don't use Onyx....btw, you still haven't said why you would want to run Onyx in the first place. But if you're really picky and are bothered that it does this (as I would be), then an erase and install will be the way to go.

 

[p3ezi(moto)]

I wanted to use onyx bc I read that it was a good maintence app....I'm so frustrated about it...I'm going to set another appointment at the apple store and see what's going on...

 

[TattooedMac]

Yea sounds like a idea. See if they can run there test's and see what the underlying problem is. Im with bob on this though, i dont think it had anything to do with Oynx and was just coincidental ...... But then again. If no joy there i would seriously look at a erase and install ...... Good luck p3ezi keep us posted as to the problem if they find one