OSX Fails to start, requires me to reboot everytime

[rykkter]

I have tried installing OS X 10.4.3 onto my HP Centrino laptop. I can boot from the DVD, partition and format my harddrive, and "install" the OS, but when my computer reboots after installation I have issues. The computer starts, then I have the loading bar fill up, then my cursor and background show up, but then text appears on the screen telling me that I need to restart my computer and locks up. It does this every time religiously and I can't seem to get around it. Any ideas? Thanks for the help!

[Metrogirl]

I bet you used the JaS or Wesley patched install DVD? That has known issues with HP+ATI laptop hardware, they install fine but you can't boot afterwards. There was a bunch of threads on this a while back. Using you-know-who's basic patch on a raw install DVD works, but then you have to go loading various kexts to get the functionality. I don't think anyone came up with a simple solution, though if you can get it to boot into single user mode you might be able to delete the ATI kexts and cache to see if that helps.

[rykkter]

Hmmm, thanks for the help, though I'm extremely new to Mac, as I just recently have been getting interested in it. I don't even know what you mean to be honest when you say boot into single user mode. If there's not really an easy way to fix the issue maybe I best learn to use a mac a little before attempting anything?