The following steps will help you create a perfect working (i.e. also bootable, indeed ) DVD copy of Mac OS X Leopard. I successfully followed this tutorial to backup the two InstallDVD that come in bundle with my MacBook.
Making a DVD Image
Step 1. Insert the retail Mac OS X Install DVD into your drive.
Step 2. Launch Disk Utility (Applications > Utilities).
Step 3. In Disk Utility, you will notice a white pane on the left hand side. In the pane, select the Mac OS X Install DVD by clicking on it once.
Step 4. Click New Image on the Disk Utility toolbar.
Step 5. A dialog box will appear. Give the new image a name. I used ‘Mac OS X Install DVD’. Select the destination where you wish to save it. Leave Image Format at Compressed (default) and Encryption at None (default).
Step 6. Click Save to begin creating the image.
Step 7. Once your image has been created DO NOT mount it. Leave the image alone and proceed to the next section.
Burning the Image
Step 1. Launch Disk Utility (Applications > Utilities).
Step 2. Click Burn on the Disk Utility toolbar (upper left).
Step 3. Navigate to where you saved the DVD image created in the previous section. Click on the image file, then click the Burn button. Do not drag and drop the image file into Disk Utility during this step.
Step5. Insert a DVD when prompted and proceed to Burn it. (Use good quality media).
Done :)
February 18th, 2009 at 8:27
Can you give me a step by step process of how you did this in Toast? I don’t want to end up with another ruined DVD DL, they are too expensive.
As for the others questions, yes, I used Disc Utility to create an image (per my post). Again, I don’t know whether I am supposed to be creating an image selecting the top or bottom drive in Disc image.
A step by step tutorial would be very helpful.
Thanks for this.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:17
…and Toast IS expensive, I never used it, sorry.
May 5th, 2009 at 3:19
Thanks for sharing!
Here is a similar guide about Disk Utility for this topic:
http://www.dvdcopymacosx.com/tutorial/how-to-copy-dvd-with-disk-utility-on-mac.html?page=129
Hope to help you .
May 5th, 2009 at 10:15
Thanks for this simple and useful guide.If you have a computer with windows intalled,it will be more easy.
May 5th, 2009 at 10:16
Thanks for this simple and useful guide.If you have a computer with windows intalled,it will be more easy.
May 29th, 2009 at 8:42
I’m new to the MAC so great tutorial
June 8th, 2009 at 6:54
Thanks, the image works like a charm, but how do you get the image to include the (I think) hidden files that are needed by boot camp to install the driver under windows vista, windows can’t see the backup copy, while it sees the original.
June 23rd, 2009 at 4:07
If you want to backup your dvd movies on Mac, with the new version of DVD Copy for Mac,you can save your dvd movies as dvd folder,iso file and dvd player media.even you can burn it to another new blank dvd disc.
Note: DVD Player Media is a Media file that you can directly playback on Apple DVD Player.
Resource: http://www.mac-dvd-software.com/mac-dvd-copy.html#131
June 28th, 2009 at 21:37
what do you mean with “(Use good quality media)” , the brand of the dl dvd??
because i tried this and everything does just fine until i try to burn it…i get an error somthing like the laser cant be calibrated to this device… i think is the quality of the dvd
what brand do you recomend?? please i need this….and should it be +R or -R ???
thanks
July 22nd, 2009 at 13:37
Thanks for the info., a computer with windows installed makes things easier.
July 24th, 2009 at 6:38
I noticed this powerful dvd copy pro for mac software, it can meet whatever you need.
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July 29th, 2009 at 3:43
With the right mac dvd copy software,it’s so easy to copy dvd on mac, below are 8 tips I summarize for selecting Mac DVD Copy Software:
http://gonmac.wordpress.com/2009/07/24/8-tips-to-choose-dvd-copy-software-for-mac/
August 29th, 2009 at 9:49
Hi Fosk,
Do you know what kind of additional features are needed if you want to have your back-up on blu-ray? Thanks for your help!
October 3rd, 2009 at 4:27
Hey this is very very useful!
Thanks again for all this great and value info!
=D
October 9th, 2009 at 12:34
DVD backup for dummies. I need that receipt more than You imagine. When You have child that watch same movies over and over again is crucial to make a copy instead of buying again same movie.
October 13th, 2009 at 8:55
this tutorial is of great help, i will have a try in my MAC later!!
October 14th, 2009 at 13:30
Excellent information. Thank you.
November 20th, 2009 at 21:16
What if you also want to include updates? My original OS X DVD is version 10.5.2. I want to burn version 10.5.7. so that I won’t have to download any updates if I ever need to reinstall my OS X.
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January 26th, 2010 at 10:47
Maybe a silly question: does the MacBook Pro DVD-burner support the DVD-format that is over 7 GB? I am asking because the Instal DVD is that big.
February 15th, 2010 at 9:20
Hi. Usefull article! Thanks!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 19:15
Well, that seems to be not true. I will get back tomorrow and explain it. Hope it will help.
May 17th, 2010 at 16:28
thanks for sharing . good job
July 22nd, 2010 at 7:11
Worked nicely, ty.