Can't Create a Bootable DVD of TechTool Deluxe

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Can't Create a Bootable DVD of TechTool Deluxe

I am trying to create a bootable dvd of TechTool Deluxe (from AppleCare) and it just isn't working.

I have followed the instructions to the letter, but when I try to boot from the disk (either by holding down C or changing the startup disk before restarting) all I get is a gray screen that eventually shuts down to black and tries to start again.

I've tried the disk on my brand new 24" iMac as well and it isn't working there either. I previously made a TechTool Deluxe disk for my Mac Mini (now sold) and it did work, so I am confused as to why there is a problem now.

Thanks for any advice!

MacBook 13" Aluminum (Late 2008), Mac OS X (10.5.7)

Posted on Jul 10, 2009 10:15 PM

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Mac-Medic

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Jul 10, 2009 10:42 PM in response to casey60622

You probably don't have the right bootRom for your computer on that disc you are burning. Apple changes them for specific computers. That's why you can't boot an iMac with install discs from a MacBook.

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Jul 10, 2009 11:11 PM in response to Mac-Medic

I was only trying to test on the Imac, which from what you said would not work. Sorry for confusing the issue.

Bottom line here is that the TechTool Deluxe from my AppleCare for my MacBook is not bootable on my MacBook.

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Jul 10, 2009 11:42 PM in response to casey60622

Bottom line here is that the TechTool Deluxe from my AppleCare for my MacBook is not bootable on my MacBook.

That's because that disc does not have the right bootROM on it.

Don't worry about it. That TechTool Deluxe disc that comes with AppleCare is a Mickey Mouse lite version of Tech Tool Pro. The idea is to get you to buy TTP.

Dave M.
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