Apple Mac OS 7.6 - Manual (Page 42)

Problems using Mac OS 7.6
This section helps with problems you may encounter using the computer after
you have installed Mac OS 7.6.
You can’t start up or restart the computer.
Problem: When you turn on your computer, you see a “bomb” message.
Cause 1: You probably have an incompatible item in the System Folder.
Solution 1: Follow the instructions in “Testing for Compatibility,” later in
this chapter.
Cause 2: Your system software may have been damaged.
Solution 2: Follow the instructions in “Performing a Clean Installation,” later
in this chapter, to reinstall system software.
You often encounter problems that require you to restart the computer.
Cause: You may have an incompatible item in the System Folder. It’s also
possible that an application program is incompatible with Mac OS 7.6.
Solution: Follow the instructions in “Testing for Compatibility,” later in
this chapter.
For compatibility information on application programs, contact the program’s
manufacturer. You may have a version of the program that doesn’t work with
Mac OS 7.6.
None of your network devices appear in the Chooser.
Cause 1: AppleTalk is not turned on.
Solution 1: Make sure AppleTalk is turned on in the AppleTalk control panel,
as well as in the Chooser. If AppleTalk is turned on, make sure you have
chosen the correct port in the “Connect via” pop-up menu in the AppleTalk
control panel.
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