MathiasVH Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Hey there This is my first post on this forum. And by the way - Thank you all so, so much for a GREAT site! I really appreciate all of your posts in here, as they are really helpful. This is definitely the most informative OS X-site on the internet! And, btw. - Sorry for my English I have searched and searched for a good guide on how to install OS X from a USB-stick, but I haven't been able to find one single one, that helps me through the hole process. You see, I am into computers, but I'm definitely not an expert. So, I really hoped that someone could either link to a good guide on how to install OS X from an USB-stick, without having a Mac, or describe the whole process in detail for me . I know, that this may be irritating to some, that have heard this question before, but I really haven't been able to find any useful guides, honestly Regards Mathias Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/139996-install-os-x-from-usb-stick-how/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
krrr Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?aut...p;showentry=507 Something like that? check it, I havent tried that BTW Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/139996-install-os-x-from-usb-stick-how/#findComment-991644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathiasVH Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 Thank you Krrr, but the way I understand that guide, you need to have a Mac to make a bootable USB-stick, which I don't. Maybe some of you guys could need to know on which machine I am installing OS X on - It is my new Acer Aspire One. As some may know, this machine does not come with a DVD-drive, and this is why I want to install OS X from an USB-stick, as an external DVD-drive is highly priced here in Denmark. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/139996-install-os-x-from-usb-stick-how/#findComment-991694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathiasVH Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 Anyone? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/139996-install-os-x-from-usb-stick-how/#findComment-992086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidcmc Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 You need Leopard to make a bootable USB pendrive. Just use Disk Utility to restore the Leopard Install DVD image (.dmg) to an usb stick. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/139996-install-os-x-from-usb-stick-how/#findComment-992179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathiasVH Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 But I haven't got access to any Leopard system.. So.. What to do? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/139996-install-os-x-from-usb-stick-how/#findComment-992515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathiasVH Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 I'm planning to install Kalyway. So.. I've read something about installing Kalyway on a USB-stick on an ordinary PC from a DVD. How is this done? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/139996-install-os-x-from-usb-stick-how/#findComment-992539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathiasVH Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 I could really use some help folks I can't (Won't) belive, that this is impossible? ? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/139996-install-os-x-from-usb-stick-how/#findComment-993221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack87 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Hey there This is my first post on this forum. And by the way - Thank you all so, so much for a GREAT site! I really appreciate all of your posts in here, as they are really helpful. This is definitely the most informative OS X-site on the internet! And, btw. - Sorry for my English I have searched and searched for a good guide on how to install OS X from a USB-stick, but I haven't been able to find one single one, that helps me through the hole process. You see, I am into computers, but I'm definitely not an expert. So, I really hoped that someone could either link to a good guide on how to install OS X from an USB-stick, without having a Mac, or describe the whole process in detail for me . I know, that this may be irritating to some, that have heard this question before, but I really haven't been able to find any useful guides, honestly Regards Mathias You need to install the Vanilla kernal and edit a .plist file to make the computer run on one cpu because beond 10.5.3 it doesnt like running on two cpus.... you can fallow these steps should help.. i had the same problem when you get to saving the the file you need to press SHIFT then : then W then Q http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=129774 Currently we are using 9.2 Speedstep Kernel, since I want to use Vanilla Kernel from the original Mac OS, and for this system vanilla kernel will only support 1 cpu ( still trying to look for solution and make use of 2 cpu's) >>> Type in the following command in Terminal Mode: Sudo vi /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist System will ask you for your password, you may enter your password look for "Kernel Flags" and put "cpus=1". Press i to insert item Eg. <key>Kernel Flags</key> <string>cpus=1</string> Press Esc Press shift+:wq Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/139996-install-os-x-from-usb-stick-how/#findComment-993357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathiasVH Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 Jack87 What's all that about CPUs an so? I just want to install OS X by USB-stick? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/139996-install-os-x-from-usb-stick-how/#findComment-993932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memorial Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Hey, there is a way to do this. It would be easiest if you have access to two USB drives however. If you only have one USB drive, it must be at least 4 GB. If you have two USB usb drives you can do this: 1. Make on USB Drive (the non OS X install usb drive) a Linux live USB (a new one, you need the latest version of Gparted). 2. Boot off the linux, plug in your other USB drive, format it HFS+ using Gparted and make the partition bootable. 3. copy the contents of the install iso (you can access you HD from Linux) into that partition 4. Install chameleon on the install USB drive using the instruction from their site. 5. Use the UBS drive to install OS X It might be possible to do all this from windows if you can figure out how to install things to the MBR and first partiton blocks from windows. If you want more detailed instructions, pm me. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/139996-install-os-x-from-usb-stick-how/#findComment-1023278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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