OS X: Can't get rid of Microsoft
In an effort to free up some space on my PowerBook, I attempted to delete OS 9. To my knowledge, this is possible by deleting the "/Applications (Mac OS 9)" folder and the "/System Folder." Sure sounds good, but I can't get rid of the Microsoft Excel program in my Applications folder. When I try to delete it, the whole OS freezes up and the only thing I can do is reboot (by holding down the power button).
I took Mimi-Me into the Apple Store last weekend to see if they could help. They ran "Repair Permissions" and then ran Disk Warrior on it - which took several hours. They assured me that running Disk Warrior would fix it, but no dice. Any ideas?
Should help. I don't even install OS9 in the first place anymore. I think I have never actually used Classic ever since OS X 10.1 came out.
Posted by NTony on September 12, 2003 at 10:13 AM MDT #
And this still causes the OS to freeze.
Posted by Matt Raible on September 12, 2003 at 10:19 AM MDT #
You might try booting from a another disk and then deleting it.
If that doesn't work, I would backup/format/restore because it could be an indicator of a more serious problem.
My 2 cents, A.
Posted by Adam Sherman on September 12, 2003 at 01:39 PM MDT #
Posted by D'Arcy Norman on September 12, 2003 at 02:33 PM MDT #