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OSX on PC
#1
Posted 29 June 2010 - 06:21 PM
Well, my DVD drive decided to die a couple of months ago so I can't burn a DVD.
I was wondering if there was any way to install it on the other hard drive from my Windows 7.
Like, can I just install it to the hard drive without turning my computer off?
#2
Posted 29 June 2010 - 06:39 PM
So, I just got a new hard drive and I want to install OSX on it. Easy, right?
Well, my DVD drive decided to die a couple of months ago so I can't burn a DVD.
I was wondering if there was any way to install it on the other hard drive from my Windows 7.
Like, can I just install it to the hard drive without turning my computer off?
I don't know much about it, but you may be able to install it from a USB. Talk to Matty0 (http://www.ibotmodz....er/1342-matty0/), He may be able to help you.
#3
Posted 29 June 2010 - 07:04 PM
#4
Posted 29 June 2010 - 07:28 PM
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ok, so this is your best bet without a disk drive, and i have to be honest, its not easy.
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its called, "Leopard HD Install Helper" and its been in 0.3 beta for around 2 years (not gona get updated my friend) its a Japanese app but i have edited the files to allow it to run in an almost english mode... (best i could do..) anyway, heres the download
http://www.mediafire.com/?oziddttzg3g - (may need to be ran in compatibility mode for XP SP2 btw, im not certain, and certainly with admin privileges)
ok for instructions on use, i suggest you look here
http://www.insanelym...howtopic=110388
its probably the most in depth guide you will find.
btw, if you could just borrow a working disk drive, or move the iso onto a pen drive and burn it at a friends, you would make your life 100x easier. this method is NOT for beginners.
if you need any help with drivers (kexts) kernel panics, and what not, send me a pm or a reply here.
last bit of advice for a hackintosh newbie, start off with a pre hacked build (iAtkos S3 2 is probably your best bet to get a working snow leopard, iDeneb 10.5.8 lite is best for leopard) dont just jump in to booting from a legit apple dvd, that makes the process much more tricky. pre hacked builds are usualy very user friendly
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Btw, what are your system components? CPU, Graphics, Sound, MoBo, Wifi/Ethernet...etc... cos there all important
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Good luck m8!
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#5
Posted 29 June 2010 - 07:50 PM
you were right to recomend me quinn
i am the resident hackintosh geek
ok, so this is your best bet without a disk drive, and i have to be honest, its not easy.
its called, "Leopard HD Install Helper" and its been in 0.3 beta for around 2 years (not gona get updated my friend) its a Japanese app but i have edited the files to allow it to run in an almost english mode... (best i could do..) anyway, heres the download
http://www.mediafire.com/?oziddttzg3g - (may need to be ran in compatibility mode for XP SP2 btw, im not certain, and certainly with admin privileges)
ok for instructions on use, i suggest you look here
http://www.insanelym...howtopic=110388
its probably the most in depth guide you will find.
btw, if you could just borrow a working disk drive, or move the iso onto a pen drive and burn it at a friends, you would make your life 100x easier. this method is NOT for beginners.
if you need any help with drivers (kexts) kernel panics, and what not, send me a pm or a reply here.
last bit of advice for a hackintosh newbie, start off with a pre hacked build (iAtkos S3 2 is probably your best bet to get a working snow leopard, iDeneb 10.5.8 lite is best for leopard) dont just jump in to booting from a legit apple dvd, that makes the process much more tricky. pre hacked builds are usualy very user friendlyiAtkos is certainly VERY easy, with GREAT driver support.
Btw, what are your system components? CPU, Graphics, Sound, MoBo, Wifi/Ethernet...etc... cos there all important
Good luck m8!
I'll try that.
I have a Intel core 2 duo 3.0.
9500 GT 1gb.
2 gigs RAM.
I have 1 100mbs USB wifi adapter.
I'll download the iAtkos iso.
#6
Posted 30 June 2010 - 09:39 AM
graphics card = goodI'll try that.
I have a Intel core 2 duo 3.0.
9500 GT 1gb.
2 gigs RAM.
I have 1 100mbs USB wifi adapter.
I'll download the iAtkos iso.
CPU = good
Ram = good
i need to know the specific wifi card (or at least the chipset) and your mobo model.
let me know
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#7
Posted 30 June 2010 - 11:25 AM
My mobo is "unknown" to like every program I try.graphics card = good
CPU = good
Ram = good
i need to know the specific wifi card (or at least the chipset) and your mobo model.
let me know
And the wifi card is Ralink.
I got the installer installed?
I was going through installation and it said something about 10.5.7 Intel not able to read or something.
#8
Posted 30 June 2010 - 12:38 PM
My mobo is "unknown" to like every program I try.
And the wifi card is Ralink.
I got the installer installed?
I was going through installation and it said something about 10.5.7 Intel not able to read or something.
Did you build that PC or did you buy it OEM? If OEM, what brand/model?
#9
Posted 30 June 2010 - 02:10 PM
indeed that would help, and as for finding out hardware i strongly suggest "Everest Ultimate"Did you build that PC or did you buy it OEM? If OEM, what brand/model?
it tells you basicaly everything you'd need to know about your hardware
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#10
Posted 30 June 2010 - 09:24 PM
I have Everest.indeed that would help, and as for finding out hardware i strongly suggest "Everest Ultimate"
it tells you basicaly everything you'd need to know about your hardware
Says mobo is "unknown".
I bought it stock. So yeah, OEM. But, I really don't know what that is.
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#11
Posted 01 July 2010 - 11:15 AM
itl also help me to tell you the right sound card drivers.
if you dont feel comfertable opening up your computer i understand, but it would greatly help
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#12
Posted 01 July 2010 - 03:48 PM
could you open up your computer and tell us what the manufacturer is? i want to make sure i advice you the right chipset drivers and that depends on knowing your mobo.
itl also help me to tell you the right sound card drivers.
if you dont feel comfertable opening up your computer i understand, but it would greatly help
Yeah, i'll open it. I do it all the time
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Could you tell me where to look, to find the manufacturer?
#13
Posted 01 July 2010 - 04:33 PM
good luck
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#14
Posted 01 July 2010 - 07:31 PM
theres no specific place im afraid, just open it up and have a good look all around the mobo for a manufacturer stamp. im sure there will be at least one
good luck
Its a Dell Inspiron 530 if that helps..
Im looking in my computer now for it.
There's a stamp that says Foxiconn G33 M02 RJ
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Here's the Error I get every time I try to install if this helps?..
#15
Posted 02 July 2010 - 05:01 AM
i suggest you try Kalyway 10.5.2, VERY high compatibilty on that disk
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#16
Posted 02 July 2010 - 03:44 PM
is that the iatkos 7i disk? because if so then it wont work with the HD install helper. it wont work with anything above 10.5.2 i believe (iatkos is 10.5.7)
i suggest you try Kalyway 10.5.2, VERY high compatibilty on that disk
Yeah, it is a iatkos 7i disk..
I'll download Kalyway, thanks dude.
You've been a huge help
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#17
Posted 02 July 2010 - 07:23 PM
Yeah, it is a iatkos 7i disk..
I'll download Kalyway, thanks dude.
You've been a huge help
K, well, I'm getting an error now that says "Operating System cannot boot" or something.
And when I'm in leopard hd install helper I always get two errors that say boot.ini not found or something "faild".
#18
Posted 03 July 2010 - 05:36 AM
unfortunately i dont know mate
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