Kernel Error

[Schism]

My first problem was that I tried to log into my main user account (the admin account, the only other account I had was a "Guest" account), and it wouldn't work, I could only login into the guest account, and after reading around the internet etc I couldn't find a fix. So I thought I'd change the root password for my whole system so I can log in with the "Other" option (not Guest or my usual account) and try to back up all my files etc and try a clean install. THEN I couldn't get past the off-white Apple Screen with the spinning "cog", so then I thought I'd try an archive and install by putting in my disk and holding the 'C' button, but now it just comes with a message saying I need to restart my Computer and writing in the background including the text:

"unable to find driver for this platform: "ACPI""

Basically, the Kernel Error message thing.

So I thought it may have been my Hard Drive, so my new one arrived today, and after going to the shops to find the right screwdrivers etc, I'm getting the same message when hold down C, and if I leave it to run it just goes to a question mark folder.

I've put in my old RAM and tested that with both sticks, then each stick one by one, and still get the same problem?

Cheers.

 

[ElDiabloConCaca]

"unable to find driver for this platform: "ACPI"

This error is usually indicative of someone trying to use a Mac OS X Install/Restore CD/DVD that is gray-colored and specific to a system OTHER than the system you're trying to load it on.

Are you using a gray-colored disk, or a retail disk (usually black in color)?

 

[Schism]

This error is usually indicative of someone trying to use a Mac OS X Install/Restore CD/DVD that is gray-colored and specific to a system OTHER than the system you're trying to load it on.

Are you using a gray-colored disk, or a retail disk (usually black in color)?

Funny you should say... I just though the same thing (borrowing my cousin's discs atm) and realised I can't use his discs?

Frantically looking for my own, not seen them for ages though :/

 

[ElDiabloConCaca]

Nope, can't use his disks, period.

It may work if you have identical or extremely similar Mac models -- that is to say it should technically work -- but then it's a no-no by virtue of the fact that the license agreement prevents you from doing so (some would go so far as to call it software piracy, as it technically fits the definition).

To get Mac OS X loaded on your machine, there are pretty much only two (legal) options: use the disks that originally shipped with your computer, or use a retail set that has not been used on any other Mac. Sometimes calling Apple and requesting a new set of restore CDs/DVDs gets them to send you a new set; sometimes not... It may be worth a try!

 

[Schism]

Nope, can't use his disks, period.

It may work if you have identical or extremely similar Mac models -- that is to say it should technically work -- but then it's a no-no by virtue of the fact that the license agreement prevents you from doing so (some would go so far as to call it software piracy, as it technically fits the definition).

To get Mac OS X loaded on your machine, there are pretty much only two (legal) options: use the disks that originally shipped with your computer, or use a retail set that has not been used on any other Mac. Sometimes calling Apple and requesting a new set of restore CDs/DVDs gets them to send you a new set; sometimes not... It may be worth a try!

We got our Macs at similar times, and I've used the discs before until I changed the root password and it all went tits up!