Trying to create a bootable USB thumb drive...

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  1. sou1 so1di3r, Jul 21, 2011

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    It keeps saying I don't have enough free space... but I clearly do...??:confused:

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    says I have over 3.9 GB free....


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  2. DavieBoy, Jul 21, 2011

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    I use Carbon Copy Cloner for this type of thing. Works better and lets you know if it will be bootable before you start.
     
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  3. sou1 so1di3r, Jul 21, 2011

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    Is that freeware? I'm not really trying to purchase some more software to do this.

    I guess if I have to I can use a DVD... just slightly irritating that this won't work.
     
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  4. LED, Jul 21, 2011

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    You need an 8 GB flash drive.
     
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  5. RWil85, Jul 21, 2011

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    There's a guide at OSXDAILY for exactly this. I used a fresh 8gb sandisk thumb drive just to be safe. It worked flawlessly and the only software you need is Disk Utility (already on your Mac)

    Edit: didn't see the pic..clearly, you're aware of the method. However, as stated above, you need an 8gb drive.
     
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  6. sou1 so1di3r, Jul 21, 2011

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    Even though the file size is something like 3.7 GB?


    ugh :rolleyes:
     
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  7. Maccleduff, Jul 21, 2011

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    I know... I think its cos it unpacks things bigger so that it takes up more space? Not 100% sure.
     
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  8. DavieBoy, Jul 21, 2011

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    Yup, Looks like it needs 4.18 GB.

    CCC is free from bombich.com

    Guess it is a dvd for now. I still need my 8GB usb for Snow Leopard.
     
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