muecyl Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Hello Mac'ers, I need some advice from you all- I'm working on getting my new [pre-owed] MBP (1.4.8) set back up. I purchased it knowing there was some problems with it, but figured it was too good of a deal to pass up. From what I've been informed the MBP was in perfect working order (and I truly in my heart think she was honest), the previous owner tried to reset the computer to default settings but jacked up the settings in doing so, as she prepared it for sale. She showed me what she did and showed me the current status. I went ahead and gave her cash, and here I sit. Current status: The MBP will not startup normally, only that flashing folder with a "?". I can open the MBP with the limited control using a Install disk, but cannot do much else at this point. Under the UTILITIES >Startup Disk , there is only the install disk I put in it and Network Startup, there is no HD. Whats odd, and leads me to believe that the HD is not crashed (as she said it worked fine just a bit ago), is under Disk Utility the HD and her HD-Volume (with her name still on it) is visible. If I select the Verify or Repair all is well, no errors. She said she tried to erase her name somewhere in this area and thats when the computer started the flashing folder. How do I get the HD back in the Startup? I have attempted almost every option for starting up and holding keys, and I have DiskWarrior but it wont do any good if I cant get the system to open up without the Install disk in the drive. Help Please/Thank you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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