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[amcboi95]

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?

[Quinn]

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.

[Random1225]

Boot the .iso in a virtual drive?

[matty0]

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 friendly iAtkos 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!

[amcboi95]

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 friendly iAtkos 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.

[matty0]

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.

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

[amcboi95]

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

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.

[Quinn]

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?

[matty0]

Did you build that PC or did you buy it OEM? If OEM, what brand/model?

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

[amcboi95]

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

I have Everest.
Says mobo is "unknown".
I bought it stock. So yeah, OEM. But, I really don't know what that is.

[matty0]

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

[amcboi95]

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
Could you tell me where to look, to find the manufacturer?

[matty0]

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

[amcboi95]

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

Here's the Error I get every time I try to install if this helps?..

[matty0]

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

[amcboi95]

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

[amcboi95]

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".

[matty0]

thats very weird... it was built to work on kalyway and thats the only disk i could get it to work on (i used it to install kalyway onto a netbook i used to have)

unfortunately i dont know mate if you have a friend with a mac you could get them to "restore" the iso to a usb pen drive and install from there (VERY fast install, works a treat) but other than that i have to be honest, you'd need a disk drive