[G4] Error of type -127

[Ralph Garrett]

June,

It's been a while since I've worked with system 8 but I think we can 
get you through it. A -127 Error = fsDSIntErr internal file system 
error. One or more of your extensions has been corrupted. Boot up with 
extensions off. Once you've booted, go to the Apple menu and select 
control panels. Open the Extension Manager. At the top of the Ext. 
Manager window there should be a box next to Selected set. In that box 
select OS 8.6 Base Set. Restart your computer. If the computer boots 
properly, you should be able to boot the G4 in 9.2 and back up your 
files to it. Once you've backed up your files, I'd recommend you 
reformat your hard drive and do a Clean System Install.

If it doesn't boot properly, find your system installer disk and 
restart while holding down the C key, you'll boot from the CD instead 
of your hard drive. Once you've booted from the CD, run disk first aid, 
it's in the Utilities Folder. See if it can repair the damage to your 
files.

If that doesn't get you up and running, boot up from the CD again. This 
time run Apple Software Restore.You'll have the option to restore in 
place, use it. It will replace the OS and any software that came with 
your computer but leave your other files alone.

Once you get your system running, back up those files immediately.

HTH

Ralph