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This allows you to easily perform partitioning for dual boot situations, clean installs, upgrades on multiple Macs, and more, plus its just really convenient to have for troubleshooting and simple future installations, without having to re-download OS X 10.9 every time you want to install it or perform an upgrade.

The below method still works, but most users will be better off using this simpler method.

Note that some users who have encountered a -9999 error when trying to use the aforementioned easier approach may resolve that issue by using the complex method mentioned below.

This works best with the final version of Mavericks available from the App Store to all users.

This is no longer necessary as the aforementioned steps greatly simplify the process, but we are retaining the original instructions as they still pertain to certain users and certain needs.

The OS X 10.9.1 (and presumably newer) installer may use a file named OS X Base System.

Regardless, look for the Base System dmg file, which is invisible by default, thus why invisible files must be made visible in the earlier step).

Trying to restore or use the InstallESD.dmg file does not work like it used to in the past, but its entirely possible there is another way.

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Whatever thats about, 7.93GB was enough to make a 10.9.2 install disk.

You can try this easier walkthrough, its much less technical than the aforementioned geekier approach.

Thanks for noticing, and sorry to hear the slight name change caused you so much confusion.

Ive tried everything I can think of and It will not let me delete the packages folder.

I cant delete the packages folder and cant copy the new one across.

The whole disk seems to be set as read only and I dnot know how to change it.

I read the article of making a bootable drive of OS X Mavericks, and I recently found a program called DisKMaker X, that makes a bootable USB install drive of OS X Mavericks.

My question is have you heard about it, use it, is it good, reliable Thanks in advance.

I wish I have compiled a list of errors so others could benefit from this solution.

Only one site forum i ended up finding the right command and even then it didnt work.

Rename it to Untitled and just copy paste the below command.

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