Error: The system software on the startup disk functions on the original media, not if copied to another drive

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StarryNight07
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Error: The system software on the startup disk functions on the original media, not if copied to another drive

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I need help on how to get rid of this error even though I did everything the guide told me to do. (Windows)
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Re: Error: The system software on the startup disk functions on the original media, not if copied to another drive

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This is at the beginning of the setup manual:

Note: If you are using a CD image, you may need to right-click the image (in Windows), and set it to “read only” in the “properties” menu. This will solve the “The system software on the startup disk only functions if on the original media, not if copied to another drive” error message when attempting to boot from the image.
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Re: Error: The system software on the startup disk functions on the original media, not if copied to another drive

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Hello, I'm receiving the same message on boot "The system software on the startup disk only functions on the original media, not if copied to another drive."

I'm not using a physical CD, I'm using the 9.0.4 ISO available here: https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/os-904-us

I was so excited to hear the chime and then immediately crushed by the error message, aargh. Thank you.
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Re: Error: The system software on the startup disk functions on the original media, not if copied to another drive

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NM, I re-read the instructions, made the ISO read-only and now it works, thank you.
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Re: Error: The system software on the startup disk functions on the original media, not if copied to another drive

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Can someone post the Macintosh garden link that is referred in the guide please?
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Re: Error: The system software on the startup disk functions on the original media, not if copied to another drive

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You do not mention which guide (for Windows or OSX/macOS), I suppose you mean the link to the MacOS installation disk.

It is this board's policy to not link directly to copyright or Eula protected material. That is why we give a description rather than the link.

The description in the SheepShaver for OSX/macOS guide is easy to follow:
A retail international English Mac OS 9.0.4 install CD image can be downloaded from the Macintosh Garden site. Go to macintoshgarden.org. On that page scroll down to find and click the “Mac OS 9.x (Main Page)” link. There you will find the “Download (Mac_OS_9.0.4.toast_.zip (393.05 MB))” link.
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Re: Error: The system software on the startup disk functions on the original media, not if copied to another drive

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ok thank you sorry about the trouble :sad: :sad: :sad:
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