[choza321]

Every time I start up my computer, the opertaing system suddenly gives me the message "You need to restart your computer." in a few different languages. It doesn't tell me why or anything, just crashes. This happens at various times; sometimes the OS will boot fine and work for a few minutes, other times it will crash seconds into the boot process.

Any ideas?

[bradbissell]

Sounds like you might have some faulty memory. I would suggest taking out one stick at a time to try to isolate the issue.

[Big Mac]

I agree with bradbissel - bad RAM is likely the culprit there. Btw, what you're experiencing is referred to as a Kernel Panic.

Resolving Kernel Panics

[choza321]

Thanks a bunch, I'll try that. I just hope I can find an allen key the size of those holes...

[frdmfghtr]

Allen key...what kind of Mac is it?

[archdukefranz]

Yeah I had the exact same problem... turned out to be the hard drive
Got applecare to handle it... Works fine... some apps have been crashing... which bothers me...

[EricTheRed]

The black screen of death. Hardware issue is likely.

Your Mac has turned to the dark side. Perhaps you just added something and an exorcism is needed along with a firmer push to seat it? If you didn't just add something then perhaps it would be better for you to bring your Mac to a priest because some deamons will not come out without prayer and fasting.