[JeffO]

I have a PowerMac 7300 running system 8.5. Every time I restart the computer, I have to reselect my printer in the chooser. Anyone know how to fix this?

I know that OS 8.6 and even 9.0 are out, but I'm otherwise happy with 8.5.

thanks

[tadd]

This sounds like a class 'corrupted preferences file' problem. Did you try trashing the preferences file for the chooser?

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Tadd Torborg

[wlonh]

ain't no such animal

no file for the Chooser called Chooser Pref's or whatever... oddly enough i've never heaard of this problem not 'remembering' the printer.

shot in the dark: zap PRAM

hey i said it was a shot in the dark, who knows, it won't hurt.

hey... you should also turn AppleTalk off and if you need it on , restart and turn it back on. (not such a shot in the dark there)

[This message has been edited by wlonh (edited 01-25-2000).]

[JeffO]

Thanks for the replies. I'll try zapping PRAM and I always have Appletalk off, so...

I have a friend who has this problem as well (slightly older Mac than mine).

Jeff

[gene]

Can it be that your PRAM battery is dead? Look for "PRAM" on www.versiontracker.com - you should find a utility that checks it. You may also want to look at www.macfixit.com

If nothing else work, you can always try to install a new System Folder. It is a long process I know, but it should fix most software problems.

[JeffO]

I tried zapping---it didn't help. I don't think the battery could be dead, but I will check the site you listed.

I'm trying to avoid reinstalling a system folder, but if all else fails...

Thanks
Jeff