[wisewoman]

I have a re-built computer using daugter's old hard drive. Powerbook G4 I upgraded from a G3. Everytime I try to print the program I am printing from shuts down. EVERY program and printer won't print, of course. It is fine with imac. Also G4 that I had him re-set lost password so I could update-he also put print driver in there, It also is shutting down no matter where I try to print from. I am on my own home network and these Macs have never wanted to print ethernet or wireless but will USB. HELP ME PLEASE. Also in re-build computer the program safari shuts down if I try to open (show all book marks) He did take data from G3 and put it into G4. Again, HELP! My mind is foggy with Lyme disease so be kind and walk me through step by step oh might Mac Geek I know you are out there! THANK YOU!

[Perna]

I believe Alexandra is a Mac wiz; maybe PM her?

Also, here are some Mac forums and this person has a similar problem I think?

http://discussions.apple.com/thread....sageID=6614595

[wanttoheal]

I'm not a MAC genius, but I am a MAC lover/addict.

It could be anything. Are you on system 9 still, or 10 and which version if 10? I've had to delete the printer in the printer utility program and re-add it (On system 10. If memory serves, seems like in 9, I had to put it in the system library under printer prefs). That has helped before. You might also try throwing away the preferences from the applications you are having problems with (Put them into a folder on the desktop first just in case. The application will make a new default preference when you open it up after that.) Updating could help... do you have your system discs to reinstall the OS? You could start fresh so you can give yourself a password and get the updates. (Back up your files first though because if you do a fresh install, you will lose everything.)

Hope that gives some ideas. Good luck with figuring it all out.

[pachyderm]

I agree with wanttoheal: it could be anything. You need a better diagnosis. My suggestion is either to visit an Apple store with your system and consult one of their "geniuses" or contact a user group. You can find an Apple user group at:

http://www.apple.com/usergroups/find/

[wisewoman]

Hi everyone. Well, Hubbies G4 needed to go to check permissions which is defrag in P.C. language. Got his online and printing fine. My G4 powerbook is being odd and is taking a trip to the dealer. Tuesday when the P.O. is open or sooner if I drive it. I have never had this kind of issue with Mac but at least I have feedback and help. Thanks, for now I am back on my flawless G3. Okay, bit slower, no biggie. I use 10.4.11 on all I think. alas, I have been let down by a Mac. I may have to cry. Thanks.

Hey. I don't really know anything about macs. I just got my first one just after christmas so was spending a lot of time reading various mac forums trying to figure out how to use it lol.

the mac rumours forum seems pretty good with advice (fairly swift, too).
the mac forum associated with the official online mac store seems pretty good with advice, too (fairly swift, once again). The second one might have less to say about a consumer modified computer, however.

I guess I'd try describing the problem with them.

I've heard that the mac genius people can be really good when you are covered under the warrantee / support period - but they can charge like ninety bucks per hour labour to take a look at something outside the warrantee / support period.

There are people on the forums who have made their own macs, so they might be able to help you out.