> You still haven't been able to confirm that the partition map is the > correct "Apple Partition Map". I'm almost certain you're going to find > out that you've got a HD that's formatted with Master Boot Record or > Open Disk Utility, highlight the HD (not a partition, the icon in the > left-hand column for the entire HD) and then look in the bar at the > bottom to the right under "Partition Map Scheme". It should say "Apple > Partition Map" but likely says "Master Boot Record" instead? To fix, > you'll need to reformat the HD using the Partition Tab and then change > the Volume Scheme from "Current" to "1 Partition" and then use the > "Options" button at the bottom to change the Partition Map Scheme to > "Apple Partition Map". Now your OS X should install normally without > the warning.
Doesn't matter anymore. Using TDM worked! Installation accomplished. Now I am using my newly acquired TDM knowledge to transfer the user account and all of its information from another iMac to the one I've been working so hard to fix. -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list