[X4U] Disk Utility - ? Answered

[DAN A CURRIE]

Kris Tilford wrote:
> On Apr 17, 2009, at 12:42 PM, DAN A CURRIE wrote:
>
>   
>> I would like to set the computer up so that I do not need to install  
>> the
>> OS disk<sic> to run Disk Utilities.
>>     
>
> You don't need to "install" the OS disc to run Disk Utility. You  
> "boot" the install disc and then select Disk Utility from the menu bar  
> and launch it and use it without "installing" the OS.
>   
I do not want to keep using the Install Disc just to run Disk Utilities 
to clean up my HDD. DVD's get scratched too easily.
> If you want a small 3GB partition to boot from instead of the CD/DVD,  
> just install a custom installation with everything deselected except  
> the bare minimum. You can also delete any unused applications, etc.  
> after the installation. If the installer won't allow, you can clone an  
> OS from your larger active partition using Carbon Copy Cloner.
>   
EXACTLY what I wanted to know. This will allow me to log off and log on 
using the 3GB HDD as a Start up Disk and clean the HDD
> Also note: removable media such as floppies, CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray, are  
> called discs with a "c", disk with a "k" is for fixed media such as HDs.
>   
Yes, I know about the Language Police!!

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relief - then I make up my own mind and draw my own conclusions.

Thank you,

Question answered,

Dan II