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fireman0174 · fireman0174 #1 (**permalink**)

10-05-2009, 04:37 AM

My Windows XP installation disk is stuck in the CD drive. This occurred as I was loading Windows XP while setting up Boot Camp. I'm stuck in a cycle where the iMAC only reboots into the XP disk - I cannot get the computer to load into the iMAC operating system to eject this disk.

I've tried holding the shift key down during power up as suggested in a manual I have, but no luck. There's no small hole that I could put a paper clip in to force the disk out as I had on my Windows computer.

I'm stuck - literally!!

Can anyone offer suggestions?

Kevriano · Kevriano #2 (**permalink**)

10-05-2009, 08:03 AM

Hold down the mouse on start up, not the shift key.

chscag · chscag #3 (**permalink**)

10-05-2009, 01:24 PM

Also, you should be able to boot to OS X by pressing and holding the "Option" key as soon as you hear the startup chime.

Regards.

fireman0174 · fireman0174 #4 (**permalink**)

10-05-2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chscag

Also, you should be able to boot to OS X by pressing and holding the "Option" key as soon as you hear the startup chime.

Regards.

Got the disk out. Thanks to both of you for the assistance.

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Member Since: Sep 12, 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 141 Mac Specs: 24" IMAC	10-05-2009, 04:37 AM My Windows XP installation disk is stuck in the CD drive. This occurred as I was loading Windows XP while setting up Boot Camp. I'm stuck in a cycle where the iMAC only reboots into the XP disk - I cannot get the computer to load into the iMAC operating system to eject this disk. I've tried holding the shift key down during power up as suggested in a manual I have, but no luck. There's no small hole that I could put a paper clip in to force the disk out as I had on my Windows computer. I'm stuck - literally!! Can anyone offer suggestions?
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