N NsK macrumors member Original poster Dec 7, 2006 63 0 Jan 27, 2007 #1 Is it possible to back up and make a copy of the Os X that came with my macbook in case I lose it or scratch it???
Is it possible to back up and make a copy of the Os X that came with my macbook in case I lose it or scratch it???
O orangemacapple macrumors 6502 Sep 1, 2006 442 0 Raleigh Jan 27, 2007 #2 NsK said: Is it possible to back up and make a copy of the Os X that came with my macbook in case I lose it or scratch it??? Click to expand... no. but you can make a .dmg of your system to restore from. you can also make another drive bootable with your system on it.
NsK said: Is it possible to back up and make a copy of the Os X that came with my macbook in case I lose it or scratch it??? Click to expand... no. but you can make a .dmg of your system to restore from. you can also make another drive bootable with your system on it.
dejo Moderator emeritus Sep 2, 2004 15,982 454 The Centennial State Jan 27, 2007 #3 orangemacapple said: no. but you can make a .dmg of your system to restore from. you can also make another drive bootable with your system on it. Click to expand... Actually, you can make a backup of the OS X install DVD. It can be done using Disk Utility. Let me know if you want the exact steps.
orangemacapple said: no. but you can make a .dmg of your system to restore from. you can also make another drive bootable with your system on it. Click to expand... Actually, you can make a backup of the OS X install DVD. It can be done using Disk Utility. Let me know if you want the exact steps.
L live4ever macrumors 6502a Aug 13, 2003 728 5 Jan 27, 2007 #4 Yes, I use Toast in disc copy mode - works great (I always keep a burned copy on me when I travel).
Nermal Moderator Staff member Dec 7, 2002 21,458 5,345 New Zealand Jan 27, 2007 #5 There are two DVDs. The first one is computer-specific and is single layer and can be backed up easily. The second is generic but is double layer. You will need DL media to back that one up.
There are two DVDs. The first one is computer-specific and is single layer and can be backed up easily. The second is generic but is double layer. You will need DL media to back that one up.
N NsK macrumors member Original poster Dec 7, 2006 63 0 Jan 27, 2007 #6 ya please, can you guys post the exact step with Toast or with Disc Utility to backup my os x ....thanks
ya please, can you guys post the exact step with Toast or with Disc Utility to backup my os x ....thanks