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Cant boot after i install 10.5.7 Update Combo

i downloaded and installed 10.5.7 update combo successfully but the problem is i can boot into osx. I used osx86 tools to backup my mach_kernel and my extensions. when i boot using the " -v " command it freezes(PHOTO ADDED AS ATTACHED…

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@TeckEnthusiast Published 2009-06-10
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Leopard 10.5
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320,661 historical reads · 9 curated field notes (from 24 dispatches) · 2009-06-10 – 2009-06-20
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@TeckEnthusiast (14)@Ali C. (2)@thorazine74 (2)@Undead Surfer@boss4908@Luke1995@xXrkidXx@axhi@Voyn1x

i downloaded and installed 10.5.7 update combo successfully but the problem is i can boot into osx. I used osx86 tools to backup my mach_kernel and my extensions. when i boot using the " -v " command it freezes(PHOTO ADDED AS ATTACHED THUMBNAIL). I think it has something to do with my video card but im not sure.During the custom installation i installed the Vodoo kernel 9.5.0. If you need any other info feel free to ask.
THANX

Author Updates & Technical Revisions

Follow-up dispatches by @TeckEnthusiast

Author Update #1 @TeckEnthusiast 2009-06-11 ↳ Re: @Ali C.
@Ali C.NVInject could be conflicting somehow. Try booting with -x.

I tried that. I got the please restart your computer message. PHOTO ADDED AS ATTACHED THUMBNAIL
i looked at the iatkos website section where it talks about upgrading and one of the requirements is to have the PC EFI V9 Bootloader but i have the chameleon bootloader(i installed this one because it was the only way to boot my osx partition). could that be the problem. would i be able to boot if i install the PC EFI V9 Bootloader instead of the chameleon bootloader.
THANX

Author Update #2 @TeckEnthusiast 2009-06-11 ↳ Re: @Undead Surfer
@Undead SurferYes. You would be able to boot if you installed PC_EFI v9.

I have installed the PC EFI V9 Bootloader but i still cant boot into osx. when i boot with the "-v" command it freezes(PHOTOS ADDED AS ATTACHED THUMBNAILS). ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE APPRECIATED
THANX

Author Update #3 @TeckEnthusiast 2009-06-11

I am now getting this "error: firewire unable to determine security-mode: defaulting to full-secure."(PHOTOS ADDED AS THUMBNAILS)
ANY SUGGESTIONS
THANX IN ADVANCE

Author Update #5 @TeckEnthusiast 2009-06-11

2 posts ago(post #9) i wrote that i was having "error: firewire unable to determine security-mode: defaulting to full-secure." I disabled my firewire(in my BIOS) and i am not getting the message anymore. It still freezes though(PHOTOS ADDED AS THUMBNAILS). I get the message "Jun 11 04 :37 :22 localhost fseventsd[26]: bumping event counter to: 0x1000f3 (current 0x64c) from log file ' 0000000000000scb '
what can i do?
ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE APPRECIATED
THANX IN ADVANCE

Author Update #6 @TeckEnthusiast 2009-06-12

You were right thorazine74 →.
I deleted the nvinject.kext file, restarted the computer and i was able to boot into osx(now running 10.5.7). the problem now is that whenever i open a window(safari,about this mac,etc) and i click and hold the left mouse button (so that i can move the window around) the window starts to dissapear(PHOTOS ADDED AS THUMBAILS) as you can see in the first photo i opened "about this mac." and moved it a little and this is what happened. its starting to dissapear or something. you can only see 1 of the 3 buttons on the top left side of the window. then on the second photo i decided to shake the window and it got even worse. the final 2 photos shows the same thing when trying to use safari.
ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE APPRECIATED
THANX

Author Update #7 @TeckEnthusiast 2009-06-13

xXrkidXx →(or anyone else)
what version of NVinject do you recommend i download for my video card(FX 5200 with 128MB).
would it be best if i download the latest version (0.2.1). I would like to get your suggestions to make sure i make the correct decision before i install it.
HERE IS A LINK TO VIEW THE DIFFERENT VERSIONS= nvinject.fr ee.fr/downloads.php
THANX

Author Update #8 @TeckEnthusiast 2009-06-13 ↳ Re: @xXrkidXx
@xXrkidXxim guessing you should try to reinstall NVCInject for your graphics card... check google for a version that works with 10.5.7, or you could try making it again

xXrkidXx(or anyone else)
i downloaded the latest version of NVinject.kext(0.2.1). I have some trouble installing it.I copied it the folder(system/library/extensions/NVinject.kext) repaired the permisiions and restarted the pc. I get the kernel panic("please restart your computer" message). I dont think i installed the file correctly. I google how to install it and clicked on this this page(http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=75246 ↗). the problem i have is after i type the "sudo su" and i get asked fo my password i cant type anything(except enter).its like my keyboard has been disabled. I also tried to use osx86 tools by clicking on the "install kext" button. after i choose the kext file(NVinject) and agree to install the computer restarts and i get the kernel panic.
WHAT AM I DOING WRONG
WHAT THE PROPER WAY TO INSTALL NVINJECT.KEXT
THANX

Author Update #9 @TeckEnthusiast 2009-06-15 ↳ Re: @boss4908
@boss4908Did you update the new install start up script line - replace the "do not steal Mac" kext as always this will cause it to panic.

boss4908(or anyone else)
How exactly do you do that? I see the "do not steal Mac kext" in the extensions folder but im not sure what you meant by updating the new install start up script line. what am i suppose to replace the "do not steal Mac" kext with
ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE APPRECIATED
THANX IN ADVANCE

Author Update #10 @TeckEnthusiast 2009-06-15

I installed NVinject.kext but now im having problems booting into osx. when i try and boot using the "-v" command my pc freezes(PHOTOS ADDED AS THUMBNAILS). could the version of NVinject(0.2.1) not be compatable with the 10.5.7 update. On post number 8, boss4908 comments that i should replace the "do not steal Mac" kext because he says that could the reason i get the "please restart you pc" message(kernal panic).
THANX IN ADVANCE

Author Update #11 @TeckEnthusiast 2009-06-16 ↳ Re: @Voyn1x
@Voyn1xDelete NVinject and try and create an EFI string using the wizard in OSx86 Tools for your card. It might take a little trial and error but it should work.

I tried that already but i still get the kernel panic("please restart your computer" message). i clicked on "Add EFI Strings/Boot Flag."
after the boot editor loaded i clicked on "GFX Strings" which loaded GFX String Creator. I created the string for my video card
(FX 5200) then added it to the boot loader. After that i clicked on the "Apply changes to com.apple.Boot.plist. Then i restarted the computer. I tried to boot into osx but i get the kernel panic("please restart your computer" message again.
THANX IN ADVANCE

Synthesized Community Field Notes

9 technical responses curated from 24 original dispatches

Field Note #1 @Ali C. 2009-06-10

NVInject could be conflicting somehow. Try booting with -x.

Field Note #2 @Undead Surfer 2009-06-11

Yes. You would be able to boot if you installed PC_EFI v9.

Field Note #3 @Ali C. 2009-06-11

OK. Try -x -v -f -legacy.
(And by the way, the "please restart your computer message" is affectionately known as a kernel panic. No fun.)
*ponders why it just freezes in -v and KPs otherwise*

Field Note #4 @boss4908 2009-06-11

Re-can not boot.

Did you update the new install start up script line - replace the "do not steal Mac kext" as always this will cause it to panic.

Field Note #5 @Luke1995 2009-06-12

To delete nvinject.kext

Try booting with -x at the darwin prompt.
If it doesn't work, try different ones, like -s, -f, -v etc...

Field Note #6 @thorazine74 2009-06-12 ↳ Re: @TeckEnthusiast
@TeckEnthusiasti cant boot into osx(READ THE THREAD ABOVE THIS ONE) how am i suppose to remove nvinject.kext? ANY SUGGESTIONS THANX IN ADVANCE

- Using MacDrive from a Windows partition (needs to boot with -f afterwards).
- Booting in single user mode (-s at the prompt).
- Booting from a DVD installer and deleting it using the Terminal (rm -R /Volumes/<whatever your Leopard partition's name is>/System/Library/Extensions/nvinject.kext).

BTW the other 2 errors you mention are standard errors and got nothing to do with not being able to boot.

Field Note #7 @xXrkidXx 2009-06-13

im guessing you should try to reinstall NVCInject for your graphics card... check google for a version that works with 10.5.7, or you could try making it again

Field Note #8 @axhi 2009-06-13 ↳ Re: @TeckEnthusiast
@TeckEnthusiastxXrkidXx(or anyone else) i downloaded the latest version of NVinject.kext(0.2.1). I have some trouble installing it.I copied it the folder(system/library/extensions/NVinject.kext) repaired the permisiions and restarted the pc. I get the kernel panic("please restart your computer" message). I dont think i installed the file correctly.…

use kexthelper to isntall the kext. it is the easiest way to do it w/o having to do any terminal commands. if after you install nvinject and it is still giving your problems, try googling a different kext. maybe NVdarwin or something like that.

here is the kexthelper link: web.mac .com/v1.42ghz/Kext_Helper/Software_files/Kext%20Helper%20b7.zip

Field Note #9 @Voyn1x 2009-06-15

Delete NVinject and try and create an EFI string using the wizard in OSx86 Tools for your card. It might take a little trial and error but it should work.

Corroborated & Participated: @thorazine74
Sources & Contributor Provenance (9 credited usernames · Thread #3116)
UsernameDossier ContributionDispatchesActive Window
@TeckEnthusiastPrimary Author142009-06-10 → 2009-06-20
@Ali C.Contributor22009-06-10 → 2009-06-11
@thorazine74Contributor22009-06-11 → 2009-06-12
@Undead SurferContributor12009-06-11
@boss4908Contributor12009-06-11
@Luke1995Contributor12009-06-12
@xXrkidXxContributor12009-06-13
@axhiContributor12009-06-13
@Voyn1xContributor12009-06-15