My computer froze while adding an OSX.3 update and now when I start it up it doesn't complete its startup sequence. I hold down C key to force startup from the cd but it just keeps trying to start up from the main hard drive. Is there a key sequence I can use to force the computer to go to the select a startup drive window so I can reinstall OS 10.3 to get back in business?
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Jump to PostTry pressing Command-Option-O-F when the system boots, you will get dropped into a DOS-like prompt, then type mac-boot then hit enter.
Jump to PostI am not sure what you are trying to accomplish, but if you hold the command and s key during startup, you will be brought to the unix layer of the system. Make not mistake that you are in dangerous waters at this level. You should not go here unless …
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