I tried to make a bootable clone of an old powerbook on a APM partition where there was already some backup data but when i click clone, a message appear saying this clone will not be bootable because it is not at the root of the disk ?.????????????????????????????
On what Mac model are you doing this? Did you try partitioning a GUID drive and change the partition scheme to APM? This cannot be done. You cannot have both on the same drive. You also cannot boot an old Powerbook system on a new Mac model.
Do not post using all UC. That is considered shouting and it is impolite.
no im using an old powerbook on tiger to make his bootable clone ! Im sorry but im done with this fkn cloning, always a problem....
It's not a problem. You just don't know what you are doing.
Ok then why do i have this message ??? what is this message ?? i will not push help if you dont help me lol
What "clone" software are you using?
From what you describe, the "clone" won't be bootable because you are attempting to create it on something other than the boot partition, but without further information an answer is not possible.
FYI introducing your subject as "a joke" is a lamentable way to elicit interest, and it is completely unrelated to Mavericks. A site Host can relocate it to a more appropriate area, such as Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger or PowerBook. Suggest one.
im using CCC to make a bootable clone of my old powerbook g4. instead of directly select the entire disk as destination i select only a folder i create speciallly inside the target disk ? is it what you describes as the root problem ???
Yes, exactly. For the "clone" to be bootable, the boot blocks must be written to the destination's root directory.
There can be only one root for any given volume. If you designate any other location, you could restore the PowerBook from that backup, but the backup itself will not be bootable. To restore the entire PowerBook boot volume would require booting from another device, one separate from the other two. Boot device options include the built-in CD/DVD drive, Startup Manager (FireWire only, with PowerBooks - not USB) or netboot. Target Disk Mode is another option in which the PowerBook's built-in hard disk will appear as just another mounted device. For that you would need a second Mac with a FireWire port.
Ok you very kind. i will push the solved button after this last answer please.
I want another info:
Im trying to make a bootable clone of my macbook pro on maverick with CCC.
In CCC preferences i checked the box "create an archive of HD Recovery Volume.
Question, does it mean that CCC will automatically copy the HD Recovery and that everythings super fine, or does it mean it only creates a partition for it but with nothing inside ?..... Whats your advice for this please ?
Checking that box will make one and store it for later if you call it up. To have it made directly as your original drive when you first start up CCC it will ask you if you want to make a recovery partition now. Click OK and follow the prompts.
In CCC preferences i checked the box "create an archive of HD Recovery Volume.
Question, does it mean that CCC will automatically copy the HD Recovery and that everythings super fine
Yes. If you select that option Carbon Copy Cloner will create the Recovery partition which is required for a Lion or later system to useOS X Recovery should that become necessary.
CLONING IS A JOKE SO ?
