Usually, you can start from the disc by putting it in your computer, restarting, and holding the C key. Or, put it in the computer and click the Install or Restore icon you see in the disc's main window (after which the computer will start from the disc without you needing to hold C). Mac OS X v10.4 tip: If your computer ejects the Mac OS X v10.4 Install DVD, your Mac probably doesn't have an Apple internal DVD drive or Apple SuperDrive, in which case you'll need Mac OS X v10.4 Install CDs. Troubleshooting tip: If the computer doesn't start from the disc—you never see the option to choose a language, for example—then see Your Mac won't start up in Mac OS X for troubleshooting tips. Computer check The Mac OS X Installer makes sure your computer can use the version of Mac OS X you're trying to install.
Troubleshooting tip: If you see a message that you cannot install Mac OS X on this computer, even though it should work with Mac OS X, you may need to install a firmware update. Restart your computer from the hard drive and install the latest firmware available for your computer.
Source disc check During this helpful step, Installer takes a few moments to check the source disc itself before starting the installation process. If you see a message about a 'failed checksum,' then there may be an issue with your optical disc or optical drive Note: During this step, you may see a 'Skip' button in the Installer window. If you haven't used your Install disc before (or recently), you should not skip this step. Troubleshooting tips Is the disc clean? Make sure the disc is clean and without significant smudges or deep scratches.
If your disc is unusable, call AppleCare support for assistance. Is this this original optical drive? If you have issues, make sure you're using the original Apple optical drive that was included with your computer (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-RW, Combo drive or Super Drive). Can you isolate the issue to a single computer? If you have access to a computer with a spare hard disk or partition that can be erased, then you may test the installation disc with it. After the test installation is complete, the test disk or partition should be erased if you are only licensed to install the software on one computer. Destination disk check Before the actual installation begins, the installer checks the selected volume to ensure the integrity of the disk.
If the disk check finds issues that it cannot repair, the installation will not start. You must resolve such hard disk issues before you can install. If you have a third-party disk utility that's compatible with your version of Mac OS X, you can try that. If no utility can correct the issue, you must back up your important files, then perform an erase install. The question was whether or not it was possible to install OSX on an HP laptop. Whether or not it is illegal is irrelevant. HP laptops are notoriously difficult to Hackintosh because HP locks their bootloader, thus preventing you from changing key configurations that would make it hackable.
While it is technically possible, it is not easy. IAtkos may be a good route to try for a novice.
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You would need to torrent it, so be weary of it. Torrents such as these are illegal and you may get tracked. Ultimately, you should check out insanelymac.com for more information about the Hackintosh possibilities across all brands of computers.
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