TITLE
    Mac OS 8.5: Desktop Printer Extension File Is Incompatible
Article ID:
Created:
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10/12/98
11/7/00

TOPIC

    The Desktop Printer Extension file is incompatible with Mac OS 8.5. It may cause your computer to "freeze" when starting up.


DISCUSSION

    Restart with the Shift key held down and remove the file from the Extensions folder, then restart. See Figure 1.




    Figure 1: Desktop Printer Extension file.

    If you have experienced other difficulties since installing Mac OS 8.5 please read the About Mac OS 8.5 Read Me and Installing Mac OS 8.5 Read Me that come with Mac OS 8.5.

    This information is from article 58129: " Mac OS 8.5: About Mac 0S 8.5 Read Me ".

    Note: Desktop printing still works under Mac OS 8.5; just the Desktop Printing Extension is incompatible.

Document Information
Product Area: Mac OS System Software
Category: Mac OS 8.5
Sub Category: Troubleshooting

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