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Can't install new software: brings up disk utility
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<blockquote data-quote="macbookproyes" data-source="post: 1116280" data-attributes="member: 173589"><p><strong>withoutcocres</strong></p><p></p><p>Well I figured out how to change the Open With to DiskImageMounter. The repair guy didn't get a detailed explanation as to why the transfer didn't work. </p><p></p><p>I'm still looking to get a HD but not sure how to install it and get my OS, software like Word,Excel etc. and data files over to the new HD. </p><p></p><p>One guy recommended an OWC drive with a kit that would "clone" my current HD for easy install:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Seagate/YST9500420AS/" target="_blank">DIY KIT: 500GB 7200RPM HD for MacBook,... (OWCYST9500420AS) at OWC</a></p><p></p><p>Would this HD fit into my macbook pro? I bought it in late 2007 so it's not the Unibody. It'll fit just fine right?</p><p></p><p>Another drive I've been offered by a guy on Craigslist (brand new in box) is a Seagate 500 gig drive for $70. I'm not sure if it has the "Cloning" option which would make it easy for copying my OS & files to install into my macbook pro though. Do all HDs have this easy Cloning option or is it a rare feature only found in some HDs?</p><p></p><p>BTW, I didn't mean to double post my question before. Maybe when I clicked Refresh or something it did that.</p><p></p><p></p><p>thanks for the advice!</p><p></p><p></p><p>Phil</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="macbookproyes, post: 1116280, member: 173589"] [b]withoutcocres[/b] Well I figured out how to change the Open With to DiskImageMounter. The repair guy didn't get a detailed explanation as to why the transfer didn't work. I'm still looking to get a HD but not sure how to install it and get my OS, software like Word,Excel etc. and data files over to the new HD. One guy recommended an OWC drive with a kit that would "clone" my current HD for easy install: [url=http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Seagate/YST9500420AS/]DIY KIT: 500GB 7200RPM HD for MacBook,... (OWCYST9500420AS) at OWC[/url] Would this HD fit into my macbook pro? I bought it in late 2007 so it's not the Unibody. It'll fit just fine right? Another drive I've been offered by a guy on Craigslist (brand new in box) is a Seagate 500 gig drive for $70. I'm not sure if it has the "Cloning" option which would make it easy for copying my OS & files to install into my macbook pro though. Do all HDs have this easy Cloning option or is it a rare feature only found in some HDs? BTW, I didn't mean to double post my question before. Maybe when I clicked Refresh or something it did that. thanks for the advice! Phil [/QUOTE]
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