How to copy my files? Disk locked and Mavericks doesn't start up

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How to copy my files? Disk locked and Mavericks doesn't start up

Mavericks doesn't start up, shuts down when start up in the right begging of the process.. I cannot reinstall because when i start with installation disk, it says the disk is locked. I think i can erase, but want to copy my files first. I dont have back ups.

I think i need some kind of starting disk with a program that allows me to copy files from my internal HD to my external Disk. I have one. Or may be there's another way?

How can i copy my files? What shoud i do?

MacBook Pro

Posted on Jul 18, 2014 2:03 AM

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OGELTHORPE

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Jul 18, 2014 4:53 AM in response to Ognyanov21

On the bottom of your MBP is the serial number. Enter is here and post back the model information:

https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do

Ciao.

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Ognyanov21 Author

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Jul 18, 2014 7:05 AM in response to OGELTHORPE

I Entered SN but it says - no information.

I think i just need a program on the USB, wich can copy files from the internel to the external. Do you know program like this?

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OGELTHORPE

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Jul 18, 2014 7:14 AM in response to Ognyanov21

In order to access your internal HDD, you need:

a functioning MBP.
Enable it to go into TARGET DISK mode.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1661

3. Take out the HDD, place it in an enclosure and connect it to a functioning Mac.

Ciao.

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Ognyanov21 Author

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Jul 18, 2014 7:42 AM in response to OGELTHORPE

I Dont have another MBP and a fireware cable.

i Am now installing OS on a SD card... I will try to run OS from the card, then access files and copy from internal to external, and then i will erase HD and install a fresh copy))

I believe it will happend))

can you tell me just with what key i need to start u. From the SD... With C?

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OGELTHORPE

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Jul 18, 2014 7:50 AM in response to Ognyanov21

If the SD card has a boot OSX installed on it, start the MBP with the OPTION key down:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1310

Ciao.

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