On 7/12/07, Ronald Steinke <ronsteinke at mac.com> wrote: I realize that this may sound simple, but.... > > Are you trying to boot to the install DVD or just insert it and > double-click on the icon? Your G4 has to boot from the DVD in order > to install the OS. I feel that this comment has been overlooked. To boot from the optical drive: Pop in the OS Install Disc and Restart while holding down the C key. If that doesn't work, try swapping out the CD/DVD drives from your 450 to your 533 and re-trying. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/pipermail/g4/attachments/20070717/5ad10ad1/attachment.html