08-25-2008, 03:31 AM
> I downloaded the 10.4.11 combo updater from Apple's site and reinstalled it.
If you've already reinstalled the 10.4.11 update then reinstalling again won't help.
Try safe-booting once (as described above in my post about reinstalling) and then restart right after you log in. It's the easiest fix for beachballs and is often overlooked because it's so easy.
> Can I just remove the .pkg file from the security update on the 22nd? Will that help anything?
That won't help. It doesn't do anything critical. It's just a reference for other installers and for the DU during permissions-repairs.
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Take a peek at the SMART status of that drive in the DU. SMART status should appear at the bottom of the DU window when you select the drive-icon. If it says anything other than "Verified" please report the message here.
I agree that you should see what DW turns up. Target mode should work.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1661
If DW and the DU turn nothing up and you are certain that the symptoms appeared only after performing the security update then you should consider doing an archive and install of the OS.
If you've already reinstalled the 10.4.11 update then reinstalling again won't help.
Try safe-booting once (as described above in my post about reinstalling) and then restart right after you log in. It's the easiest fix for beachballs and is often overlooked because it's so easy.
> Can I just remove the .pkg file from the security update on the 22nd? Will that help anything?
That won't help. It doesn't do anything critical. It's just a reference for other installers and for the DU during permissions-repairs.
...
Take a peek at the SMART status of that drive in the DU. SMART status should appear at the bottom of the DU window when you select the drive-icon. If it says anything other than "Verified" please report the message here.
I agree that you should see what DW turns up. Target mode should work.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1661
If DW and the DU turn nothing up and you are certain that the symptoms appeared only after performing the security update then you should consider doing an archive and install of the OS.