how do i make a startup disk?

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I downloaded the OSX version of DiskWarrior (v3) just in case I ever have any problems in the future.

I have installed the program but I'd like to have a boot-able copy on CD in case one day my startup disc won't start.

I tried to copy the DiskWarrior Mounted Disc Image to a blank CD but it only put an Alias on the CD.

I had to Copy the disc image and then burn THAT to the CD.

However, it put all the files on the CD in a regular folder. So, I can't startup from that new burned CD?

How do I make a CD that will startup DiskWarrior if I ever need to?
 
First you need to create a system disk (a cd that has the Mac OS on it), and then you just add your application to the cd, so that when the cd boots, you can double click it and launch it.

This is not as easy as it could be though.

A good place to start your research would be the Mac OS X install cd.
 
You downloaded DiskWarrior? You mean you pirated it? Last time I checked, DiskWarrior was a commercial program that wasn't free. I don't think the admins are gonna like the talk of pirated programs in here...

...but anyways, to answer a question about downloading supposedly-bootable programs in general and making bootable CDs of them and booting from them, the image that you downloaded must have been made correctly from the start, so it's possible that the image you have has been rendered permanently unbootable by error of the person who made the image. You should be able to use Disk Copy to simply burn the image to CD and boot from it. If that doesn't work, chances are the image file was made incorrectly for booting.
 
I have a full, purchased version of DiskWarrior for OS 9.

Alsoft's website DOES allow you to download purchased upgrades.

Their own instruction booklet tells you that if you purchased an electronic copy that you should make a CD version.

So, who's to say I pirated anything?

Anyway, thanks, I'll investigate using DiskCopy.
 
How to Get the DiskWarrior 3.0 Upgrade

If you own any previous DiskWarrior version (2.1 or earlier), you can order the DiskWarrior 3.0 CD Upgrade directly from Alsoft. The upgrade costs $39.95 plus $7.95 shipping and handling to all locations (all prices USD). You must provide your DiskWarrior serial number when ordering, as well as your name, address, and billing information such as credit card number and expiration date.

If you purchased a new copy of DiskWarrior on or after February 1, 2003, you are eligible for a free upgrade; you will only be charged for shipping and handling. If you purchased DiskWarrior and received a coupon for a free upgrade to version 3.0, you are also eligible for a free upgrade. In either case, please order through our Sales Department directly to ensure the proper processing of your order.

If you purchased a full ($29.95) upgrade to version 2.1 on or after February 1, 2003, you can apply your purchase price - but not shipping and handling costs - to your 3.0 upgrade. (This offer does not apply to customers who purchased a $12.95 update CD.) If you did purchase a full upgrade on or after February 1, 2003 and wish to order the upgrade, please do so through our Sales Department directly to ensure the proper processing of your order.
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- here. So please contact Alsoft and make them ship the upgrade to you. :)

In case these are useful:
Tech.Support@Alsoft.com
Voice:
281-353-1510
Fax:
281-353-9868
Snail Mail:
Alsoft, Inc.
Technical Support
P.O. Box 927
Spring TX 77383-0927
 
In order to burn a cd of a disc image, you need to burn the UNMOUNTED image.

If you have toast, drag the unmounted image to the window after selecting "Other" and "Disc Image".

In Disk Copy, click "Burn Image" then select your image in the resulting window, then click "Burn".

When you try to burn a mounted image, it becomes non-bootable.
 
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