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- 06-26-2007, 08:16 PM #1Mac Fanatic
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Help: Selecting boot OS using Windows keyboard (Problem solved) Last edited by koobi; 06-27-2007 at 07:04 AM. Reason: change title
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- 06-26-2007, 08:27 PM #2
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Re: Help: Selecting boot OS using Windows keyboard you need to remap your keys or try the other buttons on the left of the spacebar (ctrl, alt, windows). HTH.
- 06-26-2007, 08:45 PM #3Mac Fanatic
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Re: Help: Selecting boot OS using Windows keyboard I tried all the keys already, they don't work. I can't even boot to the OS X install DVD.
Do you think it will make a difference if I use an Apple keyboard?Last edited by koobi; 06-26-2007 at 08:48 PM.
- 06-26-2007, 09:39 PM #4Mac Fanatic
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Re: Help: Selecting boot OS using Windows keyboard Just use the Startup Disk control panel in Windows to switch to the Mac on your next restart. I also installed Double Command on our office Mac mini with a PC keyboard.
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/12295
- 06-26-2007, 10:10 PM #5Mac Fanatic
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Re: Help: Selecting boot OS using Windows keyboard It's in your countrol panel. If you can't find it (because you're in category view):
Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Startup Disk
- 06-26-2007, 10:43 PM #6Mac Fanatic
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Re: Help: Selecting boot OS using Windows keyboard Problem solved! Thanks for all who replied. Time to uninstall Vista!
Last edited by koobi; 06-26-2007 at 10:49 PM.
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