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Install OSX

Thread starter SuperMiguel
Start date Sep 8, 2010
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SuperMiguel

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Sep 8, 2010

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Can i install install OSX from an external dvd drive? if yes how do i boot to an external dvd drive?

davidlv

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Sep 8, 2010

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SuperMiguel said:
Can i install install OSX from an external dvd drive? if yes how do i boot to an external dvd drive?

Generally yes, reboot with the drive connected and the OS x Install DVD inserted while holding down the Option key.

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tonywang.xmpt

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Sep 8, 2010

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davidlv said:
Generally yes, reboot with the drive connected and the OS x Install DVD inserted while holding down the Option key.

yepp
it works the exact same way as would an internal optical drive.

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