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Reinstall osx on Macbook Pro (old version) and fix keyboard problem HELP!!!
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03-08-2012, 02:34 AM
Recently I was given a MacBook Pro (old model) for free and as I turned on the laptop, it boots only into windows XP. I am wondering how I can get the apple operating system back on the macbook. Note that this model does not have a DVD drive. In addition, the keys are not responsive and I am thinking this might be a software issue, but then again, I am not too sure. Can anyone suggest some solutions to these issues? Thank you!! |
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03-08-2012, 04:09 PM
Boot and hold down the Option key to see what is installed. Normally Windows is set up using Bootcamp on a partition. If Mac OS X appears, select and boot, go into System Preferences > Startup Disk and choose Mac OS X for the normal boot. Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer! |
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