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listener · 01-09-2010, 01:20 PM

Hey guys, I recently torrented a version of windows 7 to install on my new macbook pro. It gets past the bootcamp screen, restarts (supposedly to start installing windows) then the screen goes black, and it says "insert a bootable disk." help?

aptmunich · 01-10-2010, 03:44 AM

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I was kind of hoping that there was an alternative imbeded-flash player for Mac. Having the preview app replace Acrobat reader is a big advantage for Mac users. I guess we're just stuck with jerky youtube vids, just like Windows users are stuck with shitty video drivers. We blame Adobe and they blame Nvidia. Shrug

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Unleashedlive · 01-10-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by listener

Hey guys, I recently torrented a version of windows 7 to install on my new macbook pro. It gets past the bootcamp screen, restarts (supposedly to start installing windows) then the screen goes black, and it says "insert a bootable disk." help?

I don't believe it is officially supported by Bootcamp yet. It was supposed to be supported by now, but I don't think an update has come yet.

aptmunich · 01-11-2010, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Unleashedlive

I don't believe it is officially supported by Bootcamp yet. It was supposed to be supported by now, but I don't think an update has come yet.

Works fine on my Macbook Pro, I didn't use a dodgy torrented copy though...

Did you format the bootcamp partition before installing? (Make sure you do a real format, not just a 'quick format'... and make sure you select your bootcamp partition - not your Macintosh partition!)

roxymodest · 01-19-2010, 07:20 AM

Mac OS X Leopard won't install on me

I've restarted a babillion times, and the installer won't come up...

My Sweaty Balls · 01-19-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by roxymodest

Mac OS X Leopard won't install on me

I've restarted a babillion times, and the installer won't come up...

Roxy I assume you are aware of the various boot keys:

Restart your computer and immediately press the c key. The computer will look for a bootable CD or DVD and, if it finds one, will use it as its startup device.

If that does not work it most likely on of two things; a problem with the drive or a problem with the disk. Can you get another copy of the disk to test it?

roxymodest · 01-19-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by My Sweaty Balls

Roxy I assume you are aware of the various boot keys:

Restart your computer and immediately press the c key. The computer will look for a bootable CD or DVD and, if it finds one, will use it as its startup device.

If that does not work it most likely on of two things; a problem with the drive or a problem with the disk. Can you get another copy of the disk to test it?

see, i did the first ting...and now i'm guessing it's a problem with the disk.

thing is: i downloaded the upgrade as a torrent :-S what do i do now?

Grapist · 01-19-2010, 10:38 AM

It may be a problem trying to make a boot disk with a torrented version of the OS. I've never done that, I like having the actual physical media. Can you not get a hold of a legitimate copy?

CyVaquero · 01-19-2010, 10:50 AM

Our experience at work (where we have a site license) has been that OSX Install disks are notoriously hard to copy/burn - even those that work may or may not work the next time.

Any reason you aren't just paying $29 for the Snow Leopard upgrade? At this point you've probably already spent that in time.

[edit]I see you are in the P.I. so obviously the price could be different.[/edit]

roxymodest · 01-19-2010, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Grapist

It may be a problem trying to make a boot disk with a torrented version of the OS. I've never done that, I like having the actual physical media. Can you not get a hold of a legitimate copy?

i usually want to stick to the original media but i was just trying this out and...

well, it somewhat failed.

the file's like 6 GB big, i figure it would work...

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Originally Posted by CyVaquero

Our experience at work (where we have a site license) has been that OSX Install disks are notoriously hard to copy/burn - even those that work may or may not work the next time.

Any reason you aren't just paying $29 for the Snow Leopard upgrade?

Not an Intel Mac.

lame, i know...

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CyVaquero Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: State College, PA Posts: 49	Our experience at work (where we have a site license) has been that OSX Install disks are notoriously hard to copy/burn - even those that work may or may not work the next time. Any reason you aren't just paying $29 for the Snow Leopard upgrade? At this point you've probably already spent that in time. [edit]I see you are in the P.I. so obviously the price could be different.[/edit] Last edited by CyVaquero; 01-19-2010 at 10:52 AM.
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