Frequent Bombs and Hangs

Problem

Bombs, hangs or otherwise misbehaves frequently while using MacNail construction software---Macintosh system 6

Diagnosis

• replace misbehaving applications and/or data files
• try running without INITS: hold down shift key while restarting. If this fixes temporarily, need to remove INITS, re-add them one by one. Changing INIT booting order sometimes helps.
• rebuild desktop-- control shift option when first starting the computer (or mounting floppy etc)

Solution

also might help:
• check System heap (system 6 only)-- 'About the Finder' shows memory--white space in System should be 15% or more. Use 'heapfixer' or other utilities to adjust it.
• check for virus infestation
• zap the PRAM-- control shift option and enter control panel

XL 4.0 has also been giving problems to some people.

NOTE-- This answer applies to MacNail construction software, which was retired in 2001. It is replaced by Goldenseal estimating software and accounting software for Macintosh and Windows. The newer Goldenseal software program does not require Excel.

Comments

Entered 10/10/92 by Dennis. Updated 11/10/2010.