makasin Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Hey all! I got OSX 10.4.6 installed finally but I have enocuntered one problem. I am trying to do a dual boot setup with windows' boot loader using the chain0 file. I copied the chain0 file from my install dvd and pointed the boot loader in the right direction (C:\chain0="Mac OSX86") and when i start my box, the entry appears, but when I try to initialize it, the screen goes black for half a second and goes back to the boot loader, so my only option is windows. I tried to look for a local chain0 file (\usr\standalone\I386) but I cannot find it. Isnt there supposed to be a chain0 file on my hard disk? BTW, I used the Acronis method in the tutorial forum. I can use the Acronis OS Selector but I would rather not because its terribly slow and not worth it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/26189-no-chain0-file/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
np101137 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 yes, there is. make sure hidden files are shown, because i see one on mine... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/26189-no-chain0-file/#findComment-177324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
makasin Posted August 29, 2006 Author Share Posted August 29, 2006 well if hidden files werent shown the i wouldnt see usr in the first place, but i guess i can check again. EDIT: nope, I only see boot.efi Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/26189-no-chain0-file/#findComment-177339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mifki Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Get chain0 off the insatllation DVD Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/26189-no-chain0-file/#findComment-177370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
osxgus Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 common problem, 1. get & install MacDrive in windows. 2. reboot 3. find com.apple.Boot.plist on the mac partition using search 4. Open the file with wordpad add these lines to the file: <key>Timeout</key> <string>8</string> so the full file looks like this: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple Computer//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd"> <plist version="1.0"> <dict> <key>Kernel</key> <string>mach_kernel</string> <key>Kernel Flags</key> <string></string> <key>Timeout</key> <string>8</string> <key>Boot Graphics</key> <string>Yes</string> </dict> </plist> 5. Save 6. Reboot 7. select OSX in the boot.ini menu 8. select the proper partition where osx resides in the darwin boot loader & hit enter.. 9 enjoy.. cheers! osxG Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/26189-no-chain0-file/#findComment-177399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
makasin Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 awesome! that worked perfectly. thank you so much! Now does anybody know of any good cheap usb wifi cards that work with osx? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/26189-no-chain0-file/#findComment-177434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerdgerl Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 awsome. i also have this same problem... im guessing you still need the windows drive set to active?? will try again tonight and post back with the outcome.. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/26189-no-chain0-file/#findComment-188906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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