John Carmonne wrote:
Hi All
Recently someone posted the method of fixing machine specific install disk to
work on any machine.
I didn't save that post and now I need to fix an image to allow it to work on a machine other than
the one it's intended for. Any body know how to do this? It seemed simple when I read it but now
of coarse I can't remember.
John Carmonne
Yorba Linda USA
Sent from my MBP
Is this what you are thinking of?
The only difference in an "upgrade" disc and a full installer is that
there is a "CheckForOSX" file that checks for a previous OS X version on
the HD and blocks you if it isn't there. You need to remove this
"CheckForOSX" file. Here are instructions:
Here's the method for a Leopard upgrade disc, it should be almost
identical on a Panther disc:
<http://uneasysilence.com/archive/2007/12/12791/>
Here's the method for a Jaguar upgrade disc, so if the Leopard has
changed something, this may be closer:
<http://forums.macnn.com/90/mac-os-x/181235/how-do-the-upgrade-cds-work/>
The key is that you're removing the "CheckForOSX" and burning a new CD
without it. Then you've got a full retail installer disc.
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