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nixvaldez
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so im helping a friend fix his computer. The original problem was that his hard drive was about full, but he says he rarly saves a lot of stuff in the macbook pro. I looked at some of his folders like music and pictures to make sure he wasnt lying. He was actually telling the truth. Then i procced to restart the computer. After all that the computer loads to the apple logo then a grey bar with the spinning wheel appears. After, 5-10mins, the computer shuts off. I tried the command+option+p+r. I also did the press and hold the shift button after the system makes the start up sound. The last thing i tried was the command+ R. but none of those works.

 

Im a windows guy, baraly getting my hands in OS X. help me please  lol :)

 

Also my friend doesnt have any usb or recovery disc, I dont know if im allow to say that im downloading the iAtkos to try and fix the computer.

<p>CPU: i5 2500k @ 3.3Ghz (stock) MotherBoard: z68 extreme 3 generation 3 Storage: Samsung 120GB 840 Series (Operating system) + 1TB RAM: 8GB DDR3 1600(PC312800) GPU: Asus matrix r9 280x PSU: CORSAIR TX650 Case: Cool Master HAF 912

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idk dude, check the temp folder, my laptop had over 250gbs worth of stuff in there because i was rendering on the thing and it was saving all the files.. -_-

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idk dude, check the temp folder, my laptop had over 250gbs worth of stuff in there because i was rendering on the thing and it was saving all the files.. -_-

thats the problem i cant even get it to boot up

<p>CPU: i5 2500k @ 3.3Ghz (stock) MotherBoard: z68 extreme 3 generation 3 Storage: Samsung 120GB 840 Series (Operating system) + 1TB RAM: 8GB DDR3 1600(PC312800) GPU: Asus matrix r9 280x PSU: CORSAIR TX650 Case: Cool Master HAF 912

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boot using a linux live USB ~ and delete the content in temp folder?

any links or guides?

<p>CPU: i5 2500k @ 3.3Ghz (stock) MotherBoard: z68 extreme 3 generation 3 Storage: Samsung 120GB 840 Series (Operating system) + 1TB RAM: 8GB DDR3 1600(PC312800) GPU: Asus matrix r9 280x PSU: CORSAIR TX650 Case: Cool Master HAF 912

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thats the problem i cant even get it to boot up

well crap

 

boot using a linux live USB ~ and delete the content in temp folder?

do this.

 

WAIT, plug the hdd into another pc and just search for the temp folder in it

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CPU: i5 4590 |Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4|Memory: Corsair Vengance 8gbs|Storage: WD Caviar Blue 1TB|GPU: ZOTAC GTX 760 2gb|PSU: Thermaltech TR2 500W|Monitors: LG24M35 24" & Dual 19"|Mouse:Razer DeathAdder 2013 with SteelSeries Qck mini|Keyboard: Ducky DK2087 Zero MX Red|Headset: HyperX Cloud|Cooling: Corsair 120mm blue LED, Lepa vortex 120mm, stock 120mm|Case:Enermax Ostrog Blue Windowed


 

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well crap

 

do this.

 

WAIT, plug the hdd into another pc and just search for the temp folder in it

i dont have a pc currently with me

<p>CPU: i5 2500k @ 3.3Ghz (stock) MotherBoard: z68 extreme 3 generation 3 Storage: Samsung 120GB 840 Series (Operating system) + 1TB RAM: 8GB DDR3 1600(PC312800) GPU: Asus matrix r9 280x PSU: CORSAIR TX650 Case: Cool Master HAF 912

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use Unetbootin to create live USB

You can download any of the "light" distros such as Peppermint, Puppy Linux, Damn Small Linux or Xubuntu to do that.

Unless you have another PC where you can attach the HDD to delete the temp files. Keep in mind that Windows cannot read the Mac OSX file format ~ so use another Mac or Linux.
 

 

any links or guides?

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use Unetbootin to create live USB

You can download any of the "light" distros such as Peppermint, Puppy Linux, Damn Small Linux or Xubuntu to do that.

Unless you have another PC where you can attach the HDD to delete the temp files. Keep in mind that Windows cannot read the Mac OSX file format ~ so use another Mac or Linux.

 

i get a message saying " the USB will not boot off a mac

<p>CPU: i5 2500k @ 3.3Ghz (stock) MotherBoard: z68 extreme 3 generation 3 Storage: Samsung 120GB 840 Series (Operating system) + 1TB RAM: 8GB DDR3 1600(PC312800) GPU: Asus matrix r9 280x PSU: CORSAIR TX650 Case: Cool Master HAF 912

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i get a message saying " the USB will not boot off a mac

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-boot-a-linux-live-usb-stick-on-your-mac/

I am sorry I forgot you cannot make mac bootable live usb using Unetbootin. Please follow the instructions in the above link to create one. Hope it helps. :)

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http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-boot-a-linux-live-usb-stick-on-your-mac/

I am sorry I forgot you cannot make mac bootable live usb using Unetbootin. Please follow the instructions in the above link to create one. Hope it helps. :)

im gona need a bigger flash drive. ill do this tomorrow and thnx

<p>CPU: i5 2500k @ 3.3Ghz (stock) MotherBoard: z68 extreme 3 generation 3 Storage: Samsung 120GB 840 Series (Operating system) + 1TB RAM: 8GB DDR3 1600(PC312800) GPU: Asus matrix r9 280x PSU: CORSAIR TX650 Case: Cool Master HAF 912

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i dont have a pc currently with me

use the virus/Adware/Maleware infested ones at the library :P

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Best of Luck! Ask me if you need any further help.

okay i booted using the live cd. the temp looks empty.

 

 

what should i do to get the HD to boot again??

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okay i booted using the live cd. the temp looks empty.

 

 

what should i do to get the HD to boot again??

Do create a backup of all your important data.

And try to either recover/ repair your OSX installation.

If that does not help ~ you might need to format and reinstall OSX again.

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