I have a Mac Mini with Tiger on it and Disc Warrior trapped in the optical drive. I can't eject the disc and can't hold down the C key to reboot to my hard drive because I have a Microsoft keyboard. What is the proper key sequence for choosing the startup disc?
iMac, Mac OS X (10.4.11)
Instead of holding down the C key, hold the Alt key. By doing this, you will see all bootable devices in the display, including the CD.
Note that the keyboard must be connected to your Mac mini by USB. This won't work if the keyboard is connected through Bluetooth
Thanks. We have a wireless keyboard with a USB receiver. Using the ALT key does not solve the problem.
The USB receiver doesn't work during startup. Get a USB keyboard instead
Sigh...
Unfortunately, that's the only thing you can do at the moment
Thanks. I know someone who has an Apple keyboard with USB connection. Time to call in that favor.
You are welcome
Choosing a startup disc using a Microsoft keyboard
