I have a Mac that runs 10.4.11. A week or two ago it was running really slowly, so I restarted and it would no longer load up. At first it went to the Darwin log-in screen. Long story short, it slowly got worse (though I tried all the normal safe mode / single user mode type solution). Finally, I decided enough was enough and just ordered a new OS X install disc (I lost my original 10.4.11 that came with the laptop a long time ago). I've backed up all the files I needed through a horrid experience with Target Direct Mode (went horribly slow and buggy). Anyhow, I am now ready to wipe the laptop clean and re-install with a fresh copy of 10.5.4.
Problem is, the finder and disk utility on the good computer freeze when I use target disk mode now (it's been deteriorating as well). I tried to boot from the install DVD (holding C), but the apple symbol still comes up and then leads to the dreaded "circle with the line through it" symbol.
Is there any sure-fire method of erasing the drive and re-installing the OS? Thanks!
Problem is, the finder and disk utility on the good computer freeze when I use target disk mode now (it's been deteriorating as well). I tried to boot from the install DVD (holding C), but the apple symbol still comes up and then leads to the dreaded "circle with the line through it" symbol.
Is there any sure-fire method of erasing the drive and re-installing the OS? Thanks!