> > It is definitely formatted correctly, > > I think you're wrong. I believe you're confusing file system type and > partition map type? You probably have the correct file system (HFS+ > journalled), but the wrong partition map type (should be Apple > partition map, you probably have Master Boot Record or GUID?). This > will cause the installer to give the error message you've seen "OS X > can't be installed on this computer". > > When partitioning the HD, you select the partition map type under the > "Options" button within the Partition tab of Disk Utility.
Okay, this is what I've got: Open Disk Utility shows 233.8 GB Maxtor 6B25050 >Untitled 5.7 GB MatshitaDVD-R >Mac OS X Install Disk 1 Click Erase tab Default Choice is Mac OS Extended(Journaled) >Name: Untitled Click Partition Tab shows Partition: Volume Scheme: Current Name: Untitled Format: Mac OS Extended(Journaled) Size: 233.64 GB I don't have an "Options" button, but the box where the partition format is stated is a drop down menu. I don't have options for "Master Boot Record" or "GUID" Are you and I talking the same versions of OSX? I'm trying to restore a White Plastic PowerPC iMac G5 to its original 10.4 (Tiger) software. The REALLY weird thing thing is, I had a "Retail" Tiger Install disk in my collection, but it was an upgrade disk. Out of desperation, I started up from it. It loaded, and did not tell me it could "not install the software on this computer." It just got upset because it couldn't find 10.3 to upgrade. Sigh. I can't install 10.3 on this iMac because it requires 10.4.2 minimum to run. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
