tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post1073784643381942798..comments2023-05-28T08:34:20.725-07:00Comments on Obfuscation: Mac OS 10.5.3/10.5.4 nvidia 256 Colors Driver FixKarlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08857379062217922195noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-74104665745005809002009-05-17T20:40:00.000-07:002009-05-17T20:40:00.000-07:00Hey, I have a 10.5.5 and I just put D2 on my mac a...Hey, I have a 10.5.5 and I just put D2 on my mac and it will not play it keeps going up as 'quit unexpectedly,' this is BFS I just bought the F'ing game and now it will not play please help! Or show me to someone who can help me, I am extremely pissed offAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15273339386846771134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-21276907517958958412009-04-16T23:08:00.000-07:002009-04-16T23:08:00.000-07:00Oh crap! I hope somebody read this.
I did the unt...Oh crap! I hope somebody read this.<br /><br />I did the unthinkably stupid thing of installing the 10.5.2 graphics driver on my 10.5.6 mac and just like it said... now it wont boot! <br /><br />How do I fix this problem?? Any help would be appreciated.<br /><br />I can be contacted at chocamine (at) gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-86591605220918641642009-02-16T09:21:00.000-08:002009-02-16T09:21:00.000-08:00I as well missed the message not to install.I down...I as well missed the message not to install.<BR/>I downloaded the 10.5.5 update while in safemode, but when i try to mount the disk image, my computer crashes..<BR/>Any suggestions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-14443424113823409262009-02-08T13:56:00.000-08:002009-02-08T13:56:00.000-08:00Ok, so installed the drivers on 10.5.6 cos i compl...Ok, so installed the drivers on 10.5.6 cos i completely missed the warnings not to after 10.5.5<BR/><BR/>As im sure you're well aware it just completely fails to boot properly, i've tried everything I can think of (which isn't much, i'm not that experienced with macs) but safe mode and booting from the install dvd does not work, it just takes a little longer and then tells me I need to restart Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-71080177585404595062009-02-02T18:56:00.000-08:002009-02-02T18:56:00.000-08:00Have you looked at this beta release?http://macgam...Have you looked at this beta release?<BR/><BR/>http://macgamefiles.com/detail.php?item=20233&show=reviews<BR/><BR/>it allows the macbook's to run D2 with 256 colors. <BR/>Sadly, its only a beta and will NOT connect to battle.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-52965503060583965662009-01-13T23:10:00.000-08:002009-01-13T23:10:00.000-08:00yeah same question as aboveyeah same question as aboveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-77331612805120656482009-01-10T23:13:00.000-08:002009-01-10T23:13:00.000-08:00How do i do this on my macbook 10.5.6?How do i do this on my macbook 10.5.6?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-13998252811607554932009-01-08T19:20:00.000-08:002009-01-08T19:20:00.000-08:00Does this work on 10.5.6?Does this work on 10.5.6?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-78093544308455868262008-11-23T19:30:00.000-08:002008-11-23T19:30:00.000-08:00Just because I made the same mistake here you go.....Just because I made the same mistake here you go...<BR/><BR/>BOOT IN SAFE MODE (Shut down then Hold Shift and Reboot)<BR/><BR/>Now go to Apple.com and get the latest 10.5.5 combo update! This should fix EVERYTHING! <BR/><BR/>GOOD LUCK!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-12795378602786462132008-11-20T17:12:00.000-08:002008-11-20T17:12:00.000-08:00So, I've been trying to reboot in safe mode, but m...So, I've been trying to reboot in safe mode, but my macbook refuses to do it. That cog just keeps on spinning, with the apple above it. <BR/><BR/>When I boot normally (after running the installer), it boots to the gray apple screen, but with my mouse. I'm running 10.5.5, and stupidly missed the warning not to install. <BR/><BR/>Is there anything else i can do short of re-installing the OS?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-34640416950012805932008-11-15T13:51:00.000-08:002008-11-15T13:51:00.000-08:00Okay I tried this and need to comment. I'm using m...Okay I tried this and need to comment. I'm using my newish 2.4ghz macbook with OSX 10.5.5 and tried to reinstall D2 and LOD expansion. As the game files on the disk are classic apps I had to:<BR/><BR/>Download the OSX installer <BR/>Install game<BR/>Install LOD patch 1.12<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately the game just crashed straight away which brought me here via Google. I installed the old drivers but Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-54573651055419321592008-11-14T21:34:00.000-08:002008-11-14T21:34:00.000-08:00Someone PLEASE help! I have 10.5.5 and I installe...Someone PLEASE help! I have 10.5.5 and I installed this. I tried reseting the PRAM and rebooting! <BR/><BR/>I am using the 10.5.5 combo update to try and fix this... I hope it works!<BR/><BR/>If anyone can help please post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-81998233428373521342008-10-22T15:57:00.000-07:002008-10-22T15:57:00.000-07:00here's the link to the 10.5.5 combo pack if you ar...here's the link to the 10.5.5 combo pack if you are experiencing the mac blue screen of death... http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/macosx_updates/macosx1055comboupdate.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-49600350533176777532008-10-01T13:41:00.000-07:002008-10-01T13:41:00.000-07:00Thanks for the huge red warning lable. I reverted ...Thanks for the huge red warning lable. I reverted to the 10.5.4 drivers before going 10.5.5, and was about to downgrade again. That was pretty close. Now its back to Starcraft.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-7982340295356699972008-09-30T17:08:00.000-07:002008-09-30T17:08:00.000-07:00Can you leave a note up at the TOP with the downlo...Can you leave a note up at the TOP with the download that this will not work on macbook or macbook airs? I as well installed this on my macbook and now having to fix it. Most people are not going to read a huge comments section just to find out if it's compatible with their system.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-67787060865606730982008-09-25T20:38:00.000-07:002008-09-25T20:38:00.000-07:00A sudden, late-night inability to boot your comput...A sudden, late-night inability to boot your computer can cause panic and poor reading comprehension. Hence my confused comment posts which I've deleted.<BR/><BR/>So yes, I had the same problem that some recent posters have mentioned: I'd installed the 256 Colors Fix when I had 10.5.4, then tried to uninstall it (tonight) after having upgraded to 10.5.5.<BR/><BR/>Result: Computer boots to Adam Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634565262440008573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-577009093047699162008-09-25T20:02:00.000-07:002008-09-25T20:02:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Adam Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634565262440008573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-10767838123586270732008-09-25T19:41:00.000-07:002008-09-25T19:41:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Adam Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634565262440008573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-4739095298653802082008-09-18T21:21:00.000-07:002008-09-18T21:21:00.000-07:00As has been reported, 10.5.5 only fixes the proble...As has been reported, 10.5.5 only fixes the problem for users with nvidia graphics cards. This includes Mac Pros and MacBook Pros. However MacBooks and MacBook Airs with integrated graphics cards still cannot use 256 colors. Also the 10.5.2 drivers cause 10.5.5 to fail to boot.<BR/><BR/>So If you have 10.5.5 already DO NOT USE THIS PATCH.<BR/><BR/>The latest version of StarCraft works without 256Karlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08857379062217922195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-65428573120073025442008-09-18T10:48:00.000-07:002008-09-18T10:48:00.000-07:00I also had the same problem with 10.5.5 gma x3100....I also had the same problem with 10.5.5 gma x3100. It worked perfectly with 10.5.4.<BR/><BR/>safemode install of 10.5.5 does correct the problem but I would like to be able to play again. <BR/><BR/>I would go back to 10.5.4 not really an option for me though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-7358483587328166072008-09-16T03:49:00.000-07:002008-09-16T03:49:00.000-07:00@bumaye : Yes, I had the same problem after upgrad...@bumaye : Yes, I had the same problem after upgrading to 10.5.5. I also had to restart in safe mode and reinstall the 10.5.5 combo update...<BR/><BR/>@KarlKFI : Please, can you fix again this graphics issue ? I can't play D2 still any patch...<BR/>Thanks !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-43899556029156903932008-09-16T01:43:00.000-07:002008-09-16T01:43:00.000-07:00hello,10.5.5 is out but its still not working with...hello,<BR/><BR/>10.5.5 is out but its still not working with gmax3100 cards! with 10.5.5 even the downgrade fix from this blog did not work anymore. -> freeze after restart -> had to start in safe mode and reinstall the 10.5.5 combo drivers. (the fix worked just fine @ at 10.5.4)<BR/><BR/>is anybod else having the same experiance with 10.5.5 + gmax3100?<BR/><BR/>@karl any chance you fix Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-14170835791674296952008-09-11T23:37:00.000-07:002008-09-11T23:37:00.000-07:00Now that the newer version of Starcraft removes th...Now that the newer version of Starcraft removes the need for this patch, please do not risk uninstalling the drivers. Use the Mac OS X 10.5.4 combo update to remove them if you need to.<BR/><BR/>Diablo players will still need this patch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-59089575467276410892008-09-09T00:35:00.000-07:002008-09-09T00:35:00.000-07:00Downloaded and installed the package. Works fine! ...Downloaded and installed the package. Works fine! Finally I am able to play Starcraft again and get rid of Microcrap Windows.<BR/><BR/>I haven't tried uninstalling or any other specific graphic-applications yet, but I noticed no issues what so ever with OS X.<BR/><BR/>Running OS X Leopard 10.5.4.<BR/><BR/>My computer:<BR/>Hardware Overview:<BR/><BR/> Model Name: MacBook Pro<BR/> Model Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775220298570320123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719072149665011293.post-88162173910494066572008-09-06T07:17:00.000-07:002008-09-06T07:17:00.000-07:00@Kolos: Make sure the sound is enabled in Diablo. ...@Kolos: Make sure the sound is enabled in Diablo. Ctrl-S and Ctrl-M can be used to toggle it on and off as well as in the menus in game.<BR/><BR/>Also, check in Applications->Utilities->Audio MIDI Setup that the Properties for: Built-in Output (displayed lower right) is set to 44100kHz with 2ch 16bit audio. Make sure nothing is muted as well.<BR/><BR/>@Bruno: Yes that will work. Also make Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com