[g8rbait]

I'll give gparted a try to see if that works.

I'm getting this error in fdisk, which I think may be part of my problem.

fdisk: could not open MBR file /usr/standalone/i386/boot0: No such file or directory

[j3tang]

i get that same error when I do fdisk, but I can still set partitions active.

I set the OS X partition active and rerun DellEFi and i have a working OS X partition. I am unable to boot into my Windows partition straight from the HD or through USB, neither work

[websfear]

How about through Camelian? When you boot there is a 10 second or so period where it says to press any key to choose options (or something to that effect - not at home right now). When you press a key it should show both partitions and you change the choice.

It took me a long time to figure that one out

[mfruit]

If OSX is working then just reinstall XP (or restore from backup) and then drop into OSX using DellMiniBoot123 to rerun DellEFI so that you can reinstall the bootloader.

[BeyondtheTech]

Originally Posted by g8rbait

fdisk: could not open MBR file /usr/standalone/i386/boot0: No such file or directory

Disregard this error, the error message has been discussed before and it's not critical.

[g8rbait]

GParted showed the boot flag set on my OSX partition. It also showed me it was a mistake to create the OS X partition using the XP installer. The XP installer created the partition as an extended partition. So, I used GParted to redo the partition. Then I tried to restore my backup OS X image using the OS X installer, but it said it couldn't recognize the image. So, I reinstalled OS X and created a new backup image. The OS X installer gave me the same error when I tried to restore the image. So, I reinstalled OS X to an external USB drive and created another backup image. This morning I used the OS X installer to restore the backup image. When I left the house it was still running. When I got home it had locked up in the middle of the restore. So, I tried the restore again. And it finally worked!

Thanks for everyone's help! And Beyond thanks for the guide!

[limitproof]

whats your opinion on the differences of dual booting on the Dell Mini9 versus the Samsung and the MSI Wind? Pros/Cons?

[BeyondtheTech]

Originally Posted by limitproof

whats your opinion on the differences of dual booting on the Dell Mini9 versus the Samsung and the MSI Wind? Pros/Cons?

Well, I'm assuming that the DellMiniBoot123/DellEFI method seems to be a bit more streamlined but less forgiving than the Boot-132 method for the other netbooks. Up until the last step of all the netbook Hackintosh installs, you'll need a boot disc to allow it to boot to the OS X files on your hard drive, and when the Chameleon bootloader is applied, it should boot on its own without the disc.

Maybe it was something futzy with the boot sector and/or partition priority, but the DellEFI method mandates that the OS X partition is always second (remember that there's a hidden 200MB partition 1 in GUID-schemed hard drives, so the OS X partition in Disk Utility looks like it's first). I don't think the previous netbooks had this sort of restriction, since I've built or restored OS X on the MSI Wind in both MBR and GUID schemes, placing the partition anywhere I desired. So, dual-booting is much easier on the MSI Wind and maybe the NC10 (didn't have it long enough to play around with the partitioning, but I did dual-boot it and it was my first Hackintosh, so I'll assume it is just as easy). When booting to Windows XP on my Mini 9, there's as much as a 10-second delay before the XP logo appears, and that delay is already acknowledged by Microsoft, but there's no resolution for it.

I will have to say that if you or a friend are on the fence on what netbook to choose for Hackintoshing, the Mini 9 is by far the most compatible (and I'm not saying that 'cause we're in a Dell Mini forum!). Every standard or optional component works without a hitch, but when it came to the NC10, the ethernet wasn't supported (a big con in my book), and there were two choices of Wi-Fi, one being fully compatible, and other being so-so. The MSI Wind is a mix and mash-up of a bunch of manufacturers, which drove a lot of people nuts - three or four versions of the webcam, two touchpads, and two wireless cards. The Mini 9 is super-consistent and that's what makes it reliable enough to recommend.

Even though I may have that 10-second delay when booting to XP, the full compatibility of the Mini 9 far outweighs the downside of that issue.

[SnakeD77]

Thanks for this guide. This was my first time playing around with a PC after I vowed never to own a Dell, but with OS X on this Dell, it just runs better. And with only a few snags, this site helped me out. Thanks to all of you guys on this forum, without this site, I would not have a Hackintosh!

[Cyborgmatt]

I've been following this guide to dual boot Windows 7 RC and OS X, at the moment I've got both OSs installed and working when manually booted through DellMiniBoot, the only problem I've at the moment is getting the bootloader to work properly, I keep getting the boot0: MBR errors etc.

I've tried manually setting the boot flag via gparted etc but I still not having any luck.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated, thanks.