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How do I create Apple Partition Map?

TechTool Pro v9.6.1 says, "The selected drive is using the Master Boot Record partition scheme.
It should be Apple Partition Map or GUID to create an eDrive."


OK, but How can I create an Apple Partition Map or a GUID? Or,


"Should I get _rid_ of TechTool Pro v9.6.1?" By the-way, I use a Solid-state Drive. Micromat, the maker of TechTool Pro, tells that TechTool Pro is useful with a Solid-state Drive, but I am _not_ so sure. Thank you. :-)

iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2011), macOS High Sierra (10.13), Solid-state Drive, so Zip [Fast!]

Posted on Mar 5, 2018 11:47 AM

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Mar 5, 2018 12:22 PM in response to Bob Novy

Your Mac does not use APM, it uses GUID. Here's what you need to do. You will need the two DVDs that came with your computer when it was new. Please check this to determine if your model's firmware can be upgraded to use Internet Recovery: Computers that can be upgraded to use OS X Internet Recovery.


Snow Leopard Erase and Install


If possible be sure to back up your files.


  1. Insert Snow Leopard DVD into the optical drive and restart the computer.
  2. Immediately upon hearing the chime hold down the C key.
  3. Release the key when the Apple logo appears and wait for the loading to finish.
  4. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities' menu. After Disk Utility loads select the out-dented disk entry from the side list (mfgr.'s ID and drive size.) Click on the Partition tab in the Disk Utility’s right window. Set the number of partitions to one (1) from the drop down menu. Click on the Options button and select GUID, click OK button, set the format type to MacOS Extended, Journaled. Finally, click on the Apply button.
  5. After formatting has finished quit Disk Utility. Continue with the OS X installation and follow the directions.
  6. When the installation has finished the computer will restart into the Setup Assistant. After you complete the Setup Assistant you will be running a fresh installation of Snow Leopard. Open Software Update and install the recommended updates.
  7. Download and install Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1. You can upgrade from here via the App Store.

How do I create Apple Partition Map?

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