Recent content by reneregal

secondary question as I ponder this problem some more.... If I can't remove the archive directory or turn it off in Zipit or another Mac compression software.. Can I use VirtualPC to run Winzip and zip my files that way? Would this be like I was zipping on a PC (thus eliminating the archive...

I've zipped a folder of files in Zipit and sent it to a PC user. When she opens it on her PC, it shows an archive directory. (I don't see this directory on my MAC, just the files). How do I remove or turn off this archive directory. I can't have that in the .zip file. I get these weird...

A Follow up on start-up problems... I was able to start-up my PB by holding option/command/R/P and waiting for 5 chimes (not just 2). I remembered this from my older mac days. It still took a bit longer than normal to start-up, but it worked. That was 4-5 days ago. I haven't turned off my PB...

I am currently using OS 10.3.9. Do you think it would help to upgrade the system software? If I purchase the upgrade disks, then I'll have my own start-up CD right? Do you think that will help with my start-up problems? Thank you, Rene'

Thanks for the response. To further note... I can start up fine holding down- command, option, p, r keys and letting it chime twice. I bought my laptop used, so I don't have the original system software. I could probably get a copy from someone else though. I also downloaded Mac Janitor...

My Powerbook G4 is not starting up. When I press the startup button, I get the white screen with the grey apple, but that's it. I don't get thr little revolving "wheel" that usually signifies the startup process is working. Prior to this problem, it was taking a very long time to start up but...