My Macbook pro is currently running on windows xp...crappy I know. However, I do have a question. I have been having trouble tryinig to install mac os x but I think I may know one of the things that is holding me up, but I need your help! when running windows xp...if i insert mac os x cd, and open the D Drive to read the cd, will the contents of the cd be visible? (eventhough the mac is running on windows)??
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That was one of the more confusing questions I've read.
You're wanting to install Mac OS X on your MacBook Pro, on which you currently only have Windows XP installed. Do I have that right so far? If you're wanting to do that, put the OS X install disc in the drive, and restart the computer. As soon as you hear the startup chime, hold down the letter "C" on the keyboard. This will boot from the DVD, and allow you to install OS X.
Alternatively, you may hold down "Option" (aka "Alt"), and select the drive from the available options.
You're wanting to install Mac OS X on your MacBook Pro, on which you currently only have Windows XP installed. Do I have that right so far? If you're wanting to do that, put the OS X install disc in the drive, and restart the computer. As soon as you hear the startup chime, hold down the letter "C" on the keyboard. This will boot from the DVD, and allow you to install OS X.
Alternatively, you may hold down "Option" (aka "Alt"), and select the drive from the available options.
it was a seperate question...i told you to read the other forum because you asked different questions not pertaining to this one, I was just trying to keep it simple... and holding down the c key as I restart does nothing for me, it simply starts back in windows xp
I may be asking a really stupid question here, but you do have the OSX CD in the drive when you restart the machine and press "C" right?
If that is the case, you should be getting the OSX installation menu, booted from the CD.
Not to get too picky, but this thread is completely related to your first. Getting a new set of of responses only complicates the issue and gives you a bunch of repetitive information.
Force the issue and zero the drive. It seams as though you are not concerned with the XP install so you won't be losing anything starting fresh.