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12-23-2010, 06:58 AM
Can I simply do an OS install to a USB flash drive from disks that came with my new iMac and thereby create an emergency boot source? How big a flash drive do I need to get to also load Disk Warrior or TechTools as well as the OS onto the flash drive? Actually, a third thing: Where could I find out this information for myself, i.e., does "it" say somewhere OS takes X amt of space, Disk Warrier, X amt of space, etc.? Thank you all for reading and your gentle, considerate responses. |
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12-23-2010, 07:07 AM
You can do but I would read up about it first. You will be looking at around 8-12gb usb thumb drive stick for the job. Here is a link for a nice little tutorial about it: Install & Boot OS X Leopard from a USB Flash Drive | Maciverse Hope this helps - Simon Rest In Peace Steven Paul Jobs February 24, 1955 - October 5, 2011 [aged 56]
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12-23-2010, 08:08 AM
Three problems solved in one: a backup a bootable backup to continue working when the internal drive dies until you have the time to get it replaced a bootable backup with all your tools to troubleshoot and/or restore the internal drive in case of a faulty update, app install, etc. 16 GB flash drive: $20-$40 500 GB external drive: $60-$70 1 TB external: <$100 I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus. Place your vote for our Member of the Month |
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12-23-2010, 08:15 AM
I use CarbonCopyCloner on a 64GB thumb drive as a backup and you can boot from it. Trouble is, the thumb drive freezes up at times when using some apps. '07 MBP 3,1 w/ Vertex 4 SSD | Logic Pro 9 | Ableton Live 8 | Traktor Pro 2 | AKAI MPC2000XL | Roland MV-8000, TR-808 & TR-909 | Ensoniq ASR-10 | x0xb0x #911 | Denon DN-MC6000 | (3) Technics SL-1200MK1 | 3000+ vinyl records |
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12-23-2010, 08:18 AM
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