Can you set up Boot Camp with an SD card?

Computermichael · Computermichael #1 (**permalink**)

02-05-2011, 12:30 PM

I am wondering if it would be possible to set up boot camp with an SD card instead of a CD.

Thanks,
Michael

chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

02-05-2011, 04:02 PM

What is on the SD card? Are you saying that you have a copy of OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard on the SD card?

I'm assuming you're asking this question because your optical drive is broken?

Computermichael · Computermichael #3 (**permalink**)

02-05-2011, 04:54 PM

Yes, I have windows xp on it. No my optical drive is not broken.

I put it on an sd card instead of a CD. I am looking to set Boot Camp up and install windows with the SD Card.

I don't want to try it and then find out it doesn't work and mess up things.

chscag · chscag #4 (**permalink**)

02-05-2011, 10:19 PM

OK. Thanks for posting back. No, unfortunately Windows will not install from the SD card using the Boot Camp assistant as it will look for a CD.

I'm not saying it can't be done, just that you can't do it with the Boot Camp assistant. If you have a legal copy of Windows XP and the SD card is bootable, you may be able to do it this way:

Create a partition for XP with Disk Utility (boot from your install DVD) and then boot your machine with the SD card that has Windows on it. Direct the Windows XP installation to the partition you created. Windows will format it and proceed with the install. Just be careful not to install Windows over the top of OS X. As always.... backup, before!

Computermichael · Computermichael #5 (**permalink**)

02-05-2011, 10:45 PM

Thanks for your help!

Searched all over the internet for this!

Case Closed.

Computermichael #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 31, 2010 Location: North Florida Posts: 66 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro Mid-2010 4gb ram	02-05-2011, 12:30 PM I am wondering if it would be possible to set up boot camp with an SD card instead of a CD. Thanks, Michael "All right, I've been thinking. When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back. GET MAD! I DON'T WANT YOUR Dang LEMONS! WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH THESE?! DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?! I'M THE MAN WHO'S GONNA BURN YOUR HOUSE DOWN! WITH THE LEMONS!
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chscag #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,989 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	02-05-2011, 04:02 PM What is on the SD card? Are you saying that you have a copy of OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard on the SD card? I'm assuming you're asking this question because your optical drive is broken? Community Guidelines
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chscag #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,989 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	02-05-2011, 10:19 PM OK. Thanks for posting back. No, unfortunately Windows will not install from the SD card using the Boot Camp assistant as it will look for a CD. I'm not saying it can't be done, just that you can't do it with the Boot Camp assistant. If you have a legal copy of Windows XP and the SD card is bootable, you may be able to do it this way: Create a partition for XP with Disk Utility (boot from your install DVD) and then boot your machine with the SD card that has Windows on it. Direct the Windows XP installation to the partition you created. Windows will format it and proceed with the install. Just be careful not to install Windows over the top of OS X. As always.... backup, before! Community Guidelines
	QUOTE Thanks

Computermichael #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 31, 2010 Location: North Florida Posts: 66 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro Mid-2010 4gb ram	02-05-2011, 10:45 PM Thanks for your help! Searched all over the internet for this! Case Closed. "All right, I've been thinking. When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back. GET MAD! I DON'T WANT YOUR Dang LEMONS! WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH THESE?! DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?! I'M THE MAN WHO'S GONNA BURN YOUR HOUSE DOWN! WITH THE LEMONS!
	QUOTE Thanks

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