toot asks:
I would like to make a bootable USB with Mac OS. Are there tools/utilities available to do it in Windows XP box? Step by step guide would be preferable.
11 Answers -
Anonymous
March 4, 2011What are you doing? Are you wanting to install OS X on a laptop via USB, or do you want a USB Hackintosh distro?
If you want to install via USB here is a good tutorial: http://www.maciverse.com/install-os-x-snow-leopard-from-usb-flash-drive.html
If you what a USB Hackintosh disro, I can not help you, it is unethical and illegal.
No, it’ not. Hackintosh is cool.
August 25, 2011Yeah it kinda is
December 4, 2011no its kinda not. moron
February 6, 2012First, You are installing a operating system for free, where a normal user would have to pay. That is theft, no ifs ands or buts about it.
Second, Why do people think it is alright to insult someone over the internet. (Especially when they are wrong) Is it the false sense of security? Why do people who contribute nothing think they have the right.
February 6, 2012What are you even talking about? You don’t have to pirate to install Hackintosh. Do your research before you spout off and spread lies.
March 12, 2012Tggrng123, You need to do more research. You are pirating OS X when installing it on a bootloader that emulates EFI. Also, This is piracy because it is against apples EULA to even install on none Apple Hardware.
Don’t call someone else a liar when you are wrong.
March 13, 2012you are stupid
March 23, 2012Anonymous
March 4, 2011Hi
step1: take your Pc/netbook
step2:boot your computer on windows
step3:Download iatkos_v7.iso
step4:Download chameleon rc2.img
step5:Download win32diskimager.exe
you will need 2 flashdrive
open win32diskimager.exe
Make an image file of chameleon rc2.img on your flashdrive
and change iatkos_v7.iso to iatkos_v7.img by yourself
Make an image file of Iatkos_v7.img on your flashdrive
now turn off your computer and boot it on chameleon rc2
and choose Iatkos_v7
now its your turn to install it
http://computersight.com/operating-systems/iatkos_v7/#ixzz1FeySQbTu
http://www.mncorp.net/Tutoriel-33-installer-mac-leopard-sur-un-netbook-avec-iatkos-v7
Mike
March 4, 2011As for installing from a USB Drive Richard and ha14 covered the options.
There is no other way because Windows cannot read the installation files from a retail Mac OS X Installation DVD. Instead, you will only see all Boot Camp drivers for Windows.
If you want to boot Mac OS X from a USB Drive you need an already up and running installation of Mac OS X (retail or OSx86/Hackintosh) and then clone the entire System to the thumb drive using Carbon Copy Cloner (http://www.bombich.com/) or SuperDuper! (http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/).
SuperDuper! link is broken
March 4, 2011http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html
toot
March 5, 2011Thanks guys. Your help is much appreciable.
Can the USB Mac be created in Linux box?
Using Linux doesn’t change the initial problem!
If you want to use Mac OS X on none-Apple Hardware you will have to use a Bootloader like Chameleon (as ha14) suggested and you will have to actually run the Installation because depending on your Hardware different System Hacks and Kernel Extensions need to be installed.
This is why using a OSx86 distribution like iATKOS is preferred – they have those Hacks and Extensions built in so all you have to do is select them during installation.
Of course you can then select a USB Drive as the Target for this Installation.
March 5, 2011But there is no ready-to-use image you put on your USB Drive and boot into Mac OS X like you do with Linux Distros and Linux Live Creator (or it’s alternatives).
Mendyypan
June 6, 2011Hi, Im trying to do what ha14 suggested, i got as far as making two usb’s, one with Chameleon and one with iAKTOS.
I got as far as booting with the chameleon, now how do i proceed to install? how do i choose and fire away the installation?
You would need to make both Chameleon and iAKTOS on one usb. While another usb is pointed as target for installation after the Chameleon is booted successfully and iAKTOS is selected.
June 8, 2011Tomo_u23
June 12, 2011i need your help.
i am new to mac osx and mac computer.
i buy imac g5 and i have problem with panic kernel..
i cant boot to OS and safe mode and else.
when i put option key i see only bootable hdd of machintosh.i think cd/dvd drive is broken..
can somebody help me step by step what to do.i have another pc running windows7 and i ask can i make bootable usb flash drive with mac osx and how i can make that trought windows..
thanks a lot
Tomo,
I recommend that you submit a new question. It will increase your chances to receive a thorough answer.
June 13, 2011misslAYDEE510
October 11, 2011did he get an answetr
Macophile
November 3, 2011hi guy’s Ive got an iMac G3 that has crashed and needs to be rebuilt. I no longer have the installation CD but have downloaded the .iso if T burn this iso to a disc in windows will it work as an installation cd on the mac?
Macophile,
I noticed that your question was not answered, even after 5 days. If you’re still looking for a solution, I recommend you ask a new question here. It will be posted on the front page of MakeUseOf Answers, where it will be seen by a lot more people than within this comment thread.
November 7, 2011Ppzockr
November 27, 2011faggots
Donovon
February 6, 2012OK, I have the snow leopard disc but my iMac wont read it so I want to use my 8gb flashdrive to install leopard on my iMac but I need to know how I can put the leopard files on the flash drive using windows
Have any of the answers in the comments above worked?
I would recommend asking a new question so that more people see your question.
February 6, 2012Hi, please open a new question if you like to get more people answered.
This will increase the your chances of getting people to reply your question.
Thanks.
February 8, 2012Hey, you stole my text!
February 8, 2012Jniteen76
April 5, 2012I want to install windows xp and MAC leopard Snow on my machin is there any chances to run both on single system?
Yes, and this should get you in the right direction, https://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=Dual+Boot+Snow+Loepard+XP&sei=jPp9T7DLGcW0iQKfw5HgDQ&gbv=2
But I would ask a new question so more of us will see it
April 5, 2012