Frozen iMac

You can try command-option-escape (aka: apple-alt-esc) which is sort of like using the task manager in Windows. From there you can kill ("Force Quit") the process that has hung the machine. It should be listed in red.

Otherwise the on/off button will always reboot it.

 

hmmm

do you have another mouse you could try - I am wondering if its the mouse button that has got stuck or is broken - a USB PC mouse should work

Also have you recently installed any other software?

the equivalent of control alt delete is Command/Alt/Esc - that should bring up a force quit applications box.

K

 

oops too slow ... not enough coffee yet  

glad you found the problem

K

 

Yup, they do. I actually switched back from macs to pcs a few years ago - they just crashed in more interesting ways than my pcs, not with any lesser frequencies  

 

Aye bullfrog you better delete what you just said cause Amin only likes the truth on this forum. Don't want to stir up trouble do we. LOL

 

Seems that Bill's "problem" has been solved, Hi Bill, nice to have you back with a powerful mice ! Enjoy your weekend!

 

Bill,
I've had 3 of those stupid wireless mice.
Now I use a wired USB mices.

Watch the batteries in the wireless keyboard if ya have that also.

 

For future reference. The force quit on Mac is Command Option Escape, if that doesn't work holding the power button down for 3 seconds will force shutdown. Crashes happen every now and then. Even Macs aren't perfect. I agree with above it's always good to have a USB mouse around in case your bluetooth goes awry.