How to Create a MAC OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Bootable USB for Intel PCs
If you want to install MAC OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion on your Intel PC, you will need a bootable USB drive that contains the installer file. This article will show you how to create one using Windows and a few tools.
MAC OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Bootable USB For Intel PCs
What You Need
A USB flash drive with at least 8 GB of storage space.
A Windows PC with an internet connection.
A MAC OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion installer file in DMG format. You can download it from [Apple Support] if you have purchased it from the Mac App Store.
A software that can extract files from DMG and make USB bootable. We recommend [TransMac], which has a 15-day trial period and works flawlessly.
Step 1: Format the USB Drive as GPT
Before you can use TransMac to restore the DMG file to the USB drive, you need to format it as GPT (GUID Partition Table). This is because MAC OS X uses GPT for its bootable drives, while Windows uses MBR (Master Boot Record). To format the USB drive as GPT, follow these steps:
Plug in your USB drive to your Windows PC and make sure it is detected.
Open the Start menu and type "diskpart" in the search box. Right-click on the diskpart.exe program and select "Run as administrator".
A command prompt window will open. Type "list disk" and press Enter. You will see a list of disks connected to your PC. Note down the disk number of your USB drive.
Type "select disk X" and press Enter, where X is the disk number of your USB drive.
Type "clean" and press Enter. This will erase all data on your USB drive.
Type "convert gpt" and press Enter. This will convert your USB drive to GPT format.
Type "exit" and press Enter to close the diskpart window.
Step 2: Restore the DMG File to the USB Drive
Now that your USB drive is formatted as GPT, you can use TransMac to restore the DMG file to it. This will copy all the files from the DMG file to the USB drive and make it bootable. To do this, follow these steps:
Download and install TransMac from [here]. Launch it after installation.
In the left pane, right-click on your USB drive and select "Format Disk for Mac". This will erase any existing data on your USB drive and format it as HFS+, which is the file system used by MAC OS X.
In the left pane, right-click on your USB drive again and select "Restore with Disk Image". A dialog box will open. Click on the folder icon and browse to the location where you saved the DMG file. Select it and click Open.
A warning message will appear, asking you to confirm that you want to overwrite the contents of your USB drive with the DMG file. Click Yes to proceed.
The restoration process will begin. It will take a few minutes depending on the size of the DMG file and the speed of your USB drive. Do not interrupt or eject your USB drive during this process.
When the restoration is complete, you will see a message saying "Restore Completed". Click OK to close the dialog box.
Step 3: Boot from the USB Drive and Install MAC OS X
Your MAC OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion bootable USB for Intel PCs is ready. You can now use it to boot your PC and install MAC OS X on it. To do this, follow these steps:
Plug in your USB drive to your PC and restart it.
As soon as you see the BIOS screen, press the key that allows you to choose the boot device. This key varies depending on your PC model and manufacturer, but it is usually F12, F10, F9, F8, or Esc.
A boot menu will appear, showing you a list of devices that you can boot from. Use the arrow keys to select your USB drive and press Enter.
You will see a screen with an Apple logo and a loading bar. Wait for it to finish loading.
You will be greeted by the MAC OS X installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your language, agree to the terms and conditions, choose your destination disk, and customize your installation options.
When the installation is complete, your PC will restart and boot into MAC OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.
Conclusion
In this article, we have shown you how to create a MAC OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion bootable USB for Intel PCs using Windows and a few tools. This method is useful if you want to try out MAC OS X on your PC or install it as a dual-boot option with Windows. However, keep in mind that not all PCs are compatible with MAC OS X, and you may encounter some issues with drivers, hardware, or software. If you want to have a smooth and stable experience with MAC OS X, we recommend that you buy a Mac computer from Apple.
We hope you found this article helpful and informative. If you have any questions or feedback, please leave them in the comments section below.
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