Re: [NTLK] OT: OSX 10.4 CD install problem

From: Martin Joseph <NT_at_stillnewt.org>
Date: Wed Jan 10 2007 - 00:27:02 EST

On Jan 9, 2007, at 5:26 PM, Adam Goddard wrote:

> Okay, my brother gave me the 10.4 install cds, and they boot up to the
> install screen on my G4 450DP (Sawtooth). However, when the
> installation begins, it just says error and gives you an only
> option to
> restart. Tried it a few times, customized the install, etc, but to no
> avail. It's currently installing fine on my G3 iMac 500 DV and I'm
> gonna try my clamshell G3 ibook. Anyone have any clue as to why it
> won't work on my G4? Permissions were repaired after first attempt
> just
> to be sure.

When you are inside the OSX installer program, go to the window menu
and open the installer log window. Now try installing again, and
report back what the error is... Most likely a disk error I would
guess.

Marty

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