>> How do I get the machine to start from the external and ignore the >> internal, or "local disks"?
Immediately upon startup press the following 4 keys: Command, Option, Shift, Delete (Backspace). This will lock out the local disk and should allow the other disk to take over. Keep holding the keys down until you see evidence of the OS loading. You may have to hold the keys down for a minute or two. This method often works when other methods fail because it does not let the internal drive start. Some drive defects will lock up the computer immediately so this avoids that. ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
