Rain724 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Ok... I would like to install OSx86 on my dell D9200. I have the hard-drive space and everything, i just need to see if this will work before i go mess something up: Ok, Here is a picture of my current hard-drive setup: I would like to partition 30GB of that freespace and install 10.5.6 on it, and then format the rest NTFS for more storage. My question is that when i install OSx86, will it screw up my bootloader? I have spent a lot of time making everthing work (2 days to get both x32 and x64 to show up as separate different options in the bootloader menu). I can't take the risk of screwing it up. Now, my assumption is that OSx86 will install its own bootloader strictly on its own drive, but i just want to make sure. Thanks alot, Rain Edit: Also, is there a faster place to get the new 10.5.6 dvd other than from the magical green demon or the bay that pirates go to sail? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/149027-quick-question-before-i-install/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rain724 Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Uh... anyone? (I'm sorry about the bump, but i would like to get this done as soon as possible) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/149027-quick-question-before-i-install/#findComment-1056258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coburn Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I have 2 hard drives. Win Vista on one, and Mac (not working atm) on the other. If I don't select the Mac hard drive at first boot, then it'll go straight to Windows XP. If your current setup has a bootloader on it, then maybe if you install Mac, you'll have to select the hard drive that Mac is on to boot to it. I haven't any clue as to how this works with 1 hard drive. Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/149027-quick-question-before-i-install/#findComment-1056298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rain724 Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Ok... That really doesn't answer my question: Will it mess up my current bootloader by adding its own to the first drive? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/149027-quick-question-before-i-install/#findComment-1057160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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