Make a DVD copy of MAC OS X Tiger

Got the update through my RSS, Very useful tutorial. Implementing it right now ...

Probably the most succinct how-to I've found on this subject. Thank you so much for this!

Great tutorial, its always good to have a copy of expensive software that you've purchased (like cs studio / osx or studio mx 04 etc)

Do you know if this would work with normal dvd's too? I've got a load of dvds that I love watching and watch ALOT (like dilbert for example) and they always seem to get scratched, even when Im careful LOL...

That's the way it goes ;-)
BTW, I did a backup of my shiny new Tiger DVD :) and for everyone using Toast for burning stuff: don't burn bootable images with it. It won't work. It won't boot. I don't know why, because we're talking about *disk images*, so it should burn just that: an image. But obviously it won't.

So in case there's someone out there (like me) who's used to burn everything with Toast instead of Apple's utilities: save yourself the time & the blank for your backup, use Disk Utility.

I use the Copy function of Toast Titanium to duplicate ALL my OS disks - never a coaster. Why are all those steps necessary?

Alec

Thanks for the tip!

Its great to make a backup of one expensive piece of plastic!!!!! its a shame they dont include two DVD's for the money given.

I don't have a DVD burner on my mac, but have access to a PC with on. Anyone have experience with making the Tiger DVD image with Disk Utility on the Mac and then burning it bootable on a PC? (Most likley with Nero) Is that even worth trying? Thanks

I tried to copy using disk utility but got errors, I also had issues with toast. That was until I looked at the programs running when the DVD was in. One program looked weird so I killed it - sorry can't remember which one. Toast then burned a bootable copy with no errors.

I can't seem to do Disk 2, it makes an archive of 8.7 GB, which is too big to copy to a DVD. Any ideas what I am doing wrong?

Not only are 8.5 Gb dual layer blank DVD's bloody expensive in comparison to 4.7 Gb single layer blank DVDs..
..They're also less common !!

I see dual layer blank dvds for £5-6 each, while single layer dvds are

The 2nd DVD is from a OEM set that came with a brand new Mac.... and it is over the 4.7gb limit, so unless you have some special double disk (or amazing powers), the disk is not copyable. Sounds like Apple is making 2 different sets of OSX- one for retail and the other for OEM. You can image it, and at the price of hard drives, just store the image file for when you need it. The only critical disk is DVD #1- that is the bookable one. DVD #2 seems to have all the "other" programs on it.

I keep getting "input/output error." I've double checked the instructions.

When i try and do this with disk utility, the burning starts and then all of asudden it sais: 'The device drained its buffer without burn underrun protection.' I don't know what that means, if someone does please tell me, thanks.

I get the message:

Unable to create "Mac OS X Install DVD.dmg"
Resource Busy

Anyone else run into this issue? I suppose it's not a huge deal but a backup would be nice I've used this same process on my Adobe CD and Studio MX'04 in the past just in case (because I'm totally not into paying twice for anything)

Johnny Mac

Used this technique to burn a backup of TIGER DVD (single DVD) using Apple Super Drive in a dual 2 Ghz G5. MEdia was Verbatim Lightscribe DVD +R (4.7GB). Boots fine. Thanks for the elgant solution whihc is baffling so many people. Even Bombich can't seem to get it. I assume this works for bootable CDs as well.

Now for some questions:

Why it only works if you don't mount the disk image first.

How to create a bootable image with added on stuff. For instance a TIGER DVD with System, Security and Apple Application updates included.

Good Job

I have tried to make a copy of tiger today. It always says not enough space avalable on my DVDs.
I have followed these directions that are posted above:

Making a DVD Image

Step 1. Insert the retail Mac OS X Install DVD into your drive.

Step 2. Launch Disk Utility (Applications > Utilities).

Step 3. In Disk Utility, you will notice a white pane on the left hand side. In the pane, select the Mac OS X Install DVD by clicking on it once.

Step 4. Click New Image on the Disk Utility toolbar.

Step 5. A dialog box will appear. Give the new image a name. I used 'Mac OS X Install DVD'. Select the destination where you wish to save it. Leave Image Format at Compressed (default) and Encryption at None (default).

Step 6. Click Save to begin creating the image.

Step 7. Once your image has been created DO NOT mount it. Leave the image alone and proceed to the next section.

Burning the Image

Step 1. Launch Disk Utility (Applications > Utilities).

Step 2. Click Burn on the Disk Utility toolbar (upper left).

Step 3. Navigate to where you saved the DVD image created in the previous section. Click on the image file, then click the Burn button. Do not drag and drop the image file into Disk Utility during this step.

Step5. Insert a DVD when prompted and proceed to Burn it. (use good quality media)

Using these exact steps I was successfully able to create a personal backup copy of Mac OS X Tiger. I hope this tutorial helps. Enjoy the newfound features in Tiger!

Do I need a double sided DVD to burn this to??

Thanks. You can reply to me at my email also.

earltash@yahoo.com

Thanks........

Anyone knows why my dmg for Disk 1 Tiger is 5 GB??? It's annoying, just a touch over 4.7 GB for single layer dvd burn....

By the way, looking into the install Disc 1, it's got the following items:
(Perhaps I can "omit" some or any items from the list to get the DMG down to 4.7 GB???) lol....

- Apple Hardware Test Read Me
- Applications>Utilities>Disk Utility>Installer>Network Utility>Open Firmware Password>Startup Disk>System Profiler>Terminal>VoiceOver Utility
- etc
- Install Bundled Software Only
- Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software
- Japanese>ProtectedFontEnabler
- Library>Audio>Documentation>Filesystems.Graphics.Keyboard Layouts.LaunchAgents>LaunchDaemons>Preferences>Receipts>StartupItems
- mach
- Optional Installs
- Read Before You Install
- System
- tmp
- var
- Welcome to Tiger
- Xcode Tools

Help me please???? Thanks!!!!

Ok, So I just created dmg files of the 10.4.5 discs, there are 2, the first one is 4 some gig, the second is 7.8 gig. so the first one must be single sided, the second one is dual sided... not having a double sided dvd burner is a problem, I am going to try and create 2 discs from the disc 2, wish me luck?
anyone else have a solution?

I followed the steps as you said, created the image on my desktop, but when I attempt to burn the image to a blank DVD, I get a message saying there is not enough room on the blank disk. I checked the info of the image, it seems only 4.2 GB large, I don't understand why it won't burn to a 4.7 GB DVD. Any ideas? Should I be using a double layered blank DVD? I have a brand new Intel iMac, so I have a dual layer superdrive burner.

I tried using the copy function of Toast Titanium but it wouldn't boot. I've looked everywhere for a way to make a bootable copy. I followed your instructions and it worked! Who would have known Apple would make it easier to copy their own disks with their software than with third party software... Thanks again.

I followed your instructions, but the mac osX 10.4.7 DVD is 4.9 GB. I got a message that the disk inserted (a blank DVD that is 4.4GB) does not have enough free space. Is there any way around this?
Thanks,
Shelley

When I insert MAC OS X DVD in Windows, I haven't seen any files of MAC, I think Windows can't read it. I can't clone MAC OS X in Windows.

can one copy mac tiger in a windows pc , tried and my cd rom doed not read the mac??????

If you own a MacPro, or iMac that has a Dual layer SuperDrive, you can just make a copy using Toast (or Disk Utility for that matter) and burn to a dual layer DVD.

does anyone know if a DVD-RW will work to boot from? or does it have to be a DVD-R

I did a back up of both OS X 10.4 disks on a windows box using alcohol 120, and as long as you have a newer dvd burner that can read -r and +r you should be fine. The problm with the combo drives is that they will only read dvd-r. as soon as i swiched my dvd combo to a duel layer dvd burner, I could boot to it.

Hey mrbuhyah,
Thank you for this post! useful for me ;)

can i use alcohol120% in windows to backup the os x disks? and can i split it in 2 dvd (4.7GB) disks ??? i understand the original dvd of apple os came with double layer (8.5GB), i cant burnit in to conventional 4.7GB disks?

Hello there!,

Nice to read some useful tips here. I am trying to copy my Tiger dvd but I can not make it bootable for some reasons. I am using 14 inch ibook, which has no dvd burner so what i did i made an image file through disk utility and then copied to toast to write in a DVD-R.

As a matter of fact, I tired to burn it through disk utility but unfortunately it is not giving me an option to choose my external dvd writer. it simply shows waiting for empty dvd to be inserted...

Any help will b appreciated

Has anyone bothered to try this out on Leopard yet? Just curious!
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Hi found a little program which converts dmg to iso for burning on windows its for those that run windows on there mac can't think why DMG2ISO download from majorgeeks.com hope this helps

hi bro veng58. u can tray software for windows. ultraiso from http://www.ezbsystems.com/enindex.html
that's great sofware for me, maybe for u 2. that can convert dmg 2 iso. also can can backup u'r mac os dvd in microsuck w1nd0

I would imagine this is illegal since none of the copies are licensed?!

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Using Disk Utility, does it matter if I make a copy of Leopard as an .iso file? Or does it need to be in the .dmg format if I wish to burn it do a DL DVD and then install the copied Leopard onto another mac?

Tks, but I am now using aimersoft mac dvd copy, it can easily copy protected DVD with high quality, and works great on my leopard
http://www.aimersoft.com/mac-dvd-copy.html

Very useful tutorial!
Thanks for sharing!
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very easy to use as well.
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I have put the Leopard startup disk on a hard drive partition and it works fine. How ever I would like a DVD copy in case. I made a copy in Toast 9.0.2 and it will not boot. Using a Pioneer DVR 115 DL. When I use disk utilities with restore the blank disc does not show up so I can select it as the destination. When I use burn the disc is too small. I'm using Verbatim DVD+R DL blanks. These are supposed to be 8.5 gigs. How do I make a boot able DVD?