MAC PROBLEM! i have found when using my mac most of the applications keep quiting ! how do i reboot my mac ?

Question

do i just upload the software i was given with it ?

Answer 1

Try to ignore the people who hate Macs, know nothing about them but keep giving inane answers anyway.

Think about the problem more and give more details, such as is it a new computer, are you using Mac OS or Windows XP, what apps keep quitting, how long has this been going on, etc.

Let's assume you are using Mac OS X. To reboot, click on the Apple logo, choose "Restart".

Reinstalling the OS will not erase your drive unless you choose the option to erase the drive. But don't reinstall it until you try a couple of other things.

Restart and hold shift for at least two minutes. That will run the disk repair utility and turn off the startup items. Now try a few apps and see if the problem remains. If no, resart again and don't hold shift. Try the apps. If problem remains, create a new user account and be sure to give it the option to administer the computer. See link below for details.

If problem remains when logged into the new user, reinstall the same version of the OS that is currently installed.

Answer 2

WAIT. Before you reinstall everything, if you have an iBook or Powerbook, try resetting your PRAM and NVRAM. The parameter random access memory (PRAM) and nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM) are the first 2 things Apple techs will have you reset if your apps are shutting down. Read the article linked below to find out why. This is a first level tech repair step, but it should solve your problem. Reinstalling the OS wipes your hard drive and is an advanced repair that tkes hours and may be unnecessary. BEWARE- Doing this resets your computer's PRAM and the NVRAM to the default values. The clock settings may be reset to a default date on some models.

Answer 3

There's a system restore disk that should have come with your mac. Click on the apple and select restart/reboot. When it reboots the disk should fix it. If that doesn't help you may need to update the software. And if that doesn't work, call Apple tech support.

Answer 4

pop in the disc and start your mac hold the c key down as it boots and follow the prompts

Answer 5

If your computer is not working properly while you are working on it, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software.
Detailed instructions at http://tinyurl.com/yk5zpr

Answer 6

why dont you upgrade to another computer because m,ac is an old computer

Answer 7

Just boot it ...Hard !