OS 10.5 - Option key on startup doesn't work

mac3 · mac3 #1 (**permalink**)

03-12-2009, 08:03 PM

Hello,

Recently I purchased a new wired keyboard from apple, and ever since, holding down the option key on startup doesn't present me with a window to select the startup disk. It simply boots right into Mac OS X. I have been able to change the default startup disk to boot into windows, however this is quite bothersome to do every time.

Any help appreciated.

chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

03-12-2009, 08:22 PM

I'm assuming you purchased a new wired aluminum keyboard. Make sure you have the latest firmware and software updates for the keyboard installed. Link

Also, the aluminum wired keyboard requires OS X 10.4.1 or later in order to function correctly.

Regards.

mac3 · mac3 #3 (**permalink**)

03-13-2009, 06:10 PM

I am indeed running the latest firmware updates. Just to make sure, I re-downloaded it and tried installing, but got a notice that I am running the latest firmware.

chscag · chscag #4 (**permalink**)

03-13-2009, 10:24 PM

Well then, the problem is not with the keyboard. Need to look elsewhere.

When you open System Preferences, Startup Disk, do you have both OS X and Windows as a choice? Also, is your Windows volume mounted on your desktop?

In the meantime, as a work around you can download and install the free "BootPicker" which when used will give you a startup choice of OS X or Windows. Link

Regards.

mac3 · mac3 #5 (**permalink**)

03-14-2009, 10:19 AM

Nothing is selected in the startup disk pane. Windows volume is mounted.

I'll check out BootPicker.

mac3 · mac3 #6 (**permalink**)

03-14-2009, 11:50 PM

Sorry for the double post, but I looked up BootPicker and it requires all this stuff I don't have- Mac OS X server, for one. It seems a little too complicated for me. Any one else have an idea what could be wrong?

chscag · chscag #7 (**permalink**)

03-15-2009, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac3

Sorry for the double post, but I looked up BootPicker and it requires all this stuff I don't have- Mac OS X server, for one. It seems a little too complicated for me. Any one else have an idea what could be wrong?

Are you sure you went to the right BootPicker? See this Link.

I have BootPicker and I can assure you it doesn't require OS X server. You can see from my sig line what my equipment is. BootPicker works fine here.

Regards.

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mac3 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 25, 2009 Posts: 5	03-12-2009, 08:03 PM Hello, Recently I purchased a new wired keyboard from apple, and ever since, holding down the option key on startup doesn't present me with a window to select the startup disk. It simply boots right into Mac OS X. I have been able to change the default startup disk to boot into windows, however this is quite bothersome to do every time. Any help appreciated.
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chscag #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,973 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	03-12-2009, 08:22 PM I'm assuming you purchased a new wired aluminum keyboard. Make sure you have the latest firmware and software updates for the keyboard installed. Link Also, the aluminum wired keyboard requires OS X 10.4.1 or later in order to function correctly. Regards.
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chscag #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,973 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	03-13-2009, 10:24 PM Well then, the problem is not with the keyboard. Need to look elsewhere. When you open System Preferences, Startup Disk, do you have both OS X and Windows as a choice? Also, is your Windows volume mounted on your desktop? In the meantime, as a work around you can download and install the free "BootPicker" which when used will give you a startup choice of OS X or Windows. Link Regards.
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mac3 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 25, 2009 Posts: 5	03-14-2009, 10:19 AM Nothing is selected in the startup disk pane. Windows volume is mounted. I'll check out BootPicker.
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mac3 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 25, 2009 Posts: 5	03-14-2009, 11:50 PM Sorry for the double post, but I looked up BootPicker and it requires all this stuff I don't have- Mac OS X server, for one. It seems a little too complicated for me. Any one else have an idea what could be wrong?
	QUOTE Thanks

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