andrediar Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 The generic install dvd reaches a "please restart your computer" after I install it. I have downloaded the newest version of winrar and I'm really out of options. What is there that I can do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrediar Posted September 9, 2005 Author Share Posted September 9, 2005 ok, i just found out why it wasn't extracting! it seems my hd is fat32, is there anyway to make it another type with deleting all the data? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skn Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 ok, i just found out why it wasn't extracting! it seems my hd is fat32, is there anyway to make it another type with deleting all the data? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes. Use Partition Magic to convert from a filesystem to another (fat32 to ntfs in your case) without data loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrediar Posted September 9, 2005 Author Share Posted September 9, 2005 ya, that's what I plan on doing if the generic install still keeps crashing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrediar Posted September 9, 2005 Author Share Posted September 9, 2005 whenever I convert the drive, it asks me to restart so that continues, but it never does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstrippie Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 If you have a modicum of linux skill, you can download the "System Rescue CD" (on sourceforge.net), which is bootable and includes a partition magic clone with all of the abilities (and a few more) of the original. This would allow you to bypass your windows issues. I have only the barest knowledge of linux, and it was really no hassle for me. Info available HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrediar Posted September 10, 2005 Author Share Posted September 10, 2005 If you have a modicum of linux skill, you can download the "System Rescue CD" (on sourceforge.net), which is bootable and includes a partition magic clone with all of the abilities (and a few more) of the original. This would allow you to bypass your windows issues. I have only the barest knowledge of linux, and it was really no hassle for me. Info available HERE <{POST_SNAPBACK}> you had the same problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstrippie Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 No, I actually came across it while trying to find a better way to clone the partition. That would not stop it from working for you, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeph Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Err sure you have compatible hardware, this error will occur if your CPU is pre SSE2 for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrediar Posted September 11, 2005 Author Share Posted September 11, 2005 Hey guys, I hate being a nuisance, but do any of you guys have a step by step guide on how to use the generic install dvd? I used disk utility to erase my hard drive, then I went on the installation process. There are volume options such as "osx extended" and "osxtended (journalled". What does that mean? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrediar Posted September 11, 2005 Author Share Posted September 11, 2005 ok, i found out that I had to put "-x" at the boot screen. But now the internet won't connect. How do I get that to work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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