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How do I use a DVD drive on another Mac?
Use another computer’s optical drive On the Mac that doesn’t have an optical drive, click the Finder icon in the Dock to open a Finder window. Select Remote Disc under Locations in the sidebar, then double-click the computer that is sharing the optical drive you want to access. Click Connect.
Can a Time Machine backup be used on another Mac?
You can share a folder on a Mac that other Mac computers on your network can use as a destination for Time Machine backups. On the Mac you want to use as a Time Machine backup destination, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Sharing. Select “Share as a Time Machine backup destination.”
What do I do when I try to install a DVD on a Mac?
When I try to use the Mac OS X install DVD I get the following error: Boot from your OS X Installer Disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
Where can I buy Mac OS X install software?
The Mac OS X Install software is provided on either CD or DVD. For Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, the retail version is sold only as a DVD. If you need to have a CD version, you can order it from Apple for $9.95 (see this Web page for details: www.apple.com/macosx/upgrade ).
How do I install Mac OS X on my hard drive?
Here are the steps to follow if you want to legally install Mac OS X on your hard drive: Wait for the discs to show up in the mail. When they do show up, insert the first disk. While powering up your mac, hold the C key until you are presented with an option of which disk to boot – select your DVD.
Which is the best way to reinstall Mac OS X?
The primary way to install or reinstall Mac OS X is via the Mac OS X Install CDs (or DVD)—which either came with your computer or you purchased separately. In some cases, you may also want to use the Restore Software CDs/DVD that came with your computer.