How do I get to the boot screen on a Mac?

How do I get to the boot screen on a Mac?

Press Option During Startup Holding down the Option key during startup will show you a boot screen with all bootable devices listed. You can use the mouse or the keyboard to select a device to boot into.

How do I restore OS X Mavericks?

Reinstall Mavericks on a computer already running it

1. Restart your computer, and immediately hold down command-r until the gray Apple logo appears.
2. If prompted, select your main language and then click the arrow.
3. Click Reinstall OS X, and then Continue.

How do I fix a stuck Mac boot screen?

Shut the Mac down, usually by pressing the power button; Now press the Command, Option, R, P keys for at least 20 seconds (sometimes 30 might produce better results); Your Mac should restart automatically and if it gets past the loading screen then the problem is solved.

Why is my Mac taking forever to load?

If you find your Mac is running slowly, there are a number of potential causes that you can check. Your computer’s startup disk may not have enough free disk space. Quit any app that isn’t compatible with your Mac. For example, an app may require a different processor or graphics card.

How do I install OS X Mavericks on my computer?

At the Niresh menu, press the enter key (or return key) to start the OS X Mavericks installer. The installer screen will take several minutes to load.

Is there USB pen for Niresh Mavericks 10.9?

A USB Pen (Niresh – 10.9 – Mavericks USB Version.zip) or Dual Layer DVD+R (Niresh – 10.9 – Mavericks ISO Version.zip) Access to both Windows and the Niresh Mavericks USB at the same time. You need to take your time and be patient.

Can you install OS X on a virtual machine?

We’ve previously shown you how to install OS X Mountain Lion on a virtual machine by using iAtkos ML2, which is great practice for installing Mac OS X on your actual computer. And now that Apple has released OS X Mavericks, it’s only fitting that we show you how to install Mavericks in a virtual machine as well.

How big of a USB drive do I need for Mavericks?

The USB drive must be at least 6 GB in size. Since you will need to erase all of the files on the USB drive, make sure to back up its contents first. You can reuse this USB drive for normal stuff after you finish installing Mavericks.