[rustingrabbit]

I have downloaded a few programs online to try and install on my new mac computer. Problem is, I keep getting the same error message that the programs fails to mount the disc image. This happens to be my first mac (I switched over from pc), so I am a little aprehensve to go poking around to see what the problem is like I would on a pc. I would just like to be able to install the files I download.

Please help.


files all end with a .dmg extension.

-Kara

[Xeo]

Have you tried restarting? If not, that's the first thing you can do.

Second, try repairing permissions. I don't know if it will help, but it's worth a shot. Open Disk Utility in the Utilities folder (in Applicatiosn) and hit the "repair permissions" button.

Otherwise:

If no one else comes up with an answer, the last resort is to reinstall your system. An Archive and Install will be the most painless and get you back up and running the quickest. Make sure to check the box that says "save user and network settings" or however it is worded. But wait on a better answer. This is a last resort to "recurring problems" that otherwise don't have a fix.