forumz Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Hello, I'm following this guide, for it seems to be the most user-friendly for a OS x86 Hacking noob. http://www.profit42.com/index.php/2006/05/...ndows-computer/ I have a simple question, it states "Create at least 6GB unallocated space". I have Split my main disk into 2 partitions, one 50 GB (Which XP is on) and one 20 GM (Where OS X will go). Before proceeding to step 4, should I leave the partition RAW or format to FAT32? Thank you in advance! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/42749-unallocated-raw-or-formatted/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxuser33 Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 (edited) 1. format it to FAT32 2. set partitions flag to boot 3. set ID to AF Hint: take GPARTED-live-CD it's easy to use with graphical interface lets go! please note: all inputs without quote boot off of cd gparted app appears (it looks similar to Partition-Magic or Acronis) format the partition (if not allready done) format the second partition to FAT32 (the disk-symbol starts selected actions) set the flags -pick the second partition, right mouse button, select "boot" and confirm -pick the first partition remove the same way the boot-flag leave the app change the ID klick the terminal-symbol from the lower bar console appears (similar to cmd in Windows$$$) tap in: cfdisk , hit enter-key move the enlighted bar to your second partition using up/down-key move the selector with left/right arrow-key to "type" hit enter-key preselected 82 appears (and a long list of available types) hit a key tap in "AF" (overwrite 82), confirm move the selector using left/right-key to "write" enter-key confirm with "y" for yes leave the program to be shure all modification had been written tap in "sync" and enter-key to send the command "exit" let you leave the terminal click the STOP-sign, select "reboot" , confirm you are done as you can think by yourself all the toggling steps can be done within cfdisk at once in case your second partition is allready formated to FAT32 thats the short way this instruction can be usefull to prepair a drive without having Windows$$$ additionaly you have to create at least a partition first. Edited February 18, 2007 by tuxuser33 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/42749-unallocated-raw-or-formatted/#findComment-305696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
forumz Posted February 18, 2007 Author Share Posted February 18, 2007 Thank you! All is now working and fully functional Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/42749-unallocated-raw-or-formatted/#findComment-305818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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