Tiger install error on disc 2

Hello ... I am trying to install tiger on a macbook pro and get an error (bomfileerror 5) on the 2nd disc.
I do not need the xtra software it's trying to install & I would like to just re-start the install however, after I receive the error on disc #2, it tells me to insert #2 & try again which just keeps failing in the exact same way. I have tried resetting PRAM, NVRAM & SMC with no luck as the screen returns to the installer asking for disc #2. Does anyone know how I might interrupt the installer ?? Everything in the apple menu is grayed out. Any help is MOST appreciated !

*Hi mikm, Welcome* to Apple's Users Help Users Forums.
So you are currently in Leopard. Do you have a FWHD for Time Machine? How big is it?
If it were me, I would get a rather large FWHD and then multi partition it. 1= large one for Time Machine. Note that TM is not a bootable clone. 2= Leopard Clone. 3= Tiger Install—now you have both worlds. 4= Tiger Clone. If you don't know about cloning, post back and help should arrive quickly.
Try a customized Leopard Install where you don't intstall the stuff on Disc 2.
When I get around to Leopard, that's what I am going to do.
Good Luck, JP

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I backed up the contents of my hard drive then proceeded to erase and re-install tiger in order to clear my drive of unwanted clutter. 3/4 the way into installing disc two I got an "error during installation" message. After this message, the mac ejects disc two and asks me to re-insert disc two. It happened three times at the same point as it was installing a garageband application.
This is the second time I have used my install DVDs, the first being when I first received my mac. After my initial installation I left the discs in their original packaging, inside the 'everything else' sleeve and its been there since now. The disc does not show any scratches. It is grey and has Disc version 1.0 (2Z691-5975-A) written on it. Disc one shows it was Tiger 10.4.9
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I saw a similar post: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1437083
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C

By all means get a replacement for disc 2. In the meantime if you perform a custom install, omitting a lot of fonts and application extras, you can get to the point where it won't ask for disc 2 to install extras and at least you can get your computer up and working again. Some of those extras are things such as iTunes which you can download. Others are unique to the disc. In that case if you can't wait you can try extracting them using [Pacifist|http://www.charlessoft.com>. It may be the errors on disc 2 are too much for the installer which is very fussy but may not affect some of the others things you could isolate with Pacifist.
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Hello,
I am trying to re-install my 2007 white MacBook to its original state so I can sell it. It currently has Lion installed, when I insert the original Apple 10.4 Tiger CD/DVD into the super drive the disc just keeps ejecting. All other discs work and the install disc does not eject from my MacMini.
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How can I get Tiger installed on it from the original disc?
Many thanks in advance for any help provided.

When trying to boot with a disc, it's say that the disc isn't compatible with your machine. ( I thing strongly. )
After you start up the machine normally, can you insert the disc?
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Robert
start by deleting your id:
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click on + icon ( left side of screen just above the lock icon )
after creating new account, you need to logout of your current account.
blue apple > log out ... current count name ...
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It sounds like you are trying to burn a playlist to a disc in iTunes, but you are getting the error, "disc burner or software not found." I found a couple of resources that I think might help with an error like this.
I recommend starting with the steps in this article:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2308
If you are still having trouble with burning a disc after following the steps in that article, I recommend following the steps in this article:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1374
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
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Hi.
Does anyone know where I can get retail discs for Tiger? I've got an old iMac which won't run Leopard so I want to get Tiger on it.
Thanks
Chris

Tiger install DVDs are in short supply. Tiger is no longer available from Apple. For other sources, do a Google search for MA453Z/A (10.4.6), MA190Z/A (10.4.3) and M9639Z/A (10.4) . Also look on eBay. Be sure & buy a retail version (black with silver X) and not a model specific version (gray). Expect to pay (possibly a lot) more than the Apple list price of $129.
Also check this web store http://www.lacomputercompany.com/cgi-bin/rpcart/index.cgi?command=dispitem&type= sku&sku=19521
Possible Alternative - OS X Tiger 10.4 Upgrade DVD $74.95
http://www.yourmacstore.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=376&bc=no
After you install the base 10.4.x, update to the final Tiger version 10.4.11. Here's the link for the 10.4.11 combo update http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24901?viewlocale=en_US
Look at this link Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger Installing Software Support Page
http://www.apple.com/support/tiger/install/
You can also download the Tiger Installation and Setup Guide
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/TigerInstall_SetupGuide.pdf
When you upgrade the OS, do it via Archive & Install. See About the Archive and Install feature http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1710
 Cheers, Tom

I/O Errors on AW files after clean Tiger Install on Pismo

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I have 3 G4s, and the problem here is that I want to upgrade my Quicksilver 733 MHz from Panther to Tiger.
I'm trying to install my copy of OS 10.4 , an install disc copy of the OS that came with my second MDD when I bought it second hand, and which, by the way was used to upgrade my first MDD from Panther.
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You have to buy a retail (black) Tiger install DVD.
I'm trying to install my copy of OS 10.4 , an install disc copy of the OS that came with my second MDD when I bought it second hand,
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and which, by the way was used to upgrade my first MDD from Panther.
and which, by the way, violated the license agreement.
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Are there any reasons that when I installed a fresh new hard drive that would make my superdrive need some other update or something, because it won't read DVD's?
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No, the new HD only needed to be reformatted for your Mac. Your original grey-label Tiger Install Discs are also DVDs, same as Leopard.
You may have missed the answer you received from Smokerz in your previous thread:
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Additional Information
Apple Hardware Test is included on the DVDs that are shipped with some Macintosh computers. If the copy on your hard drive becomes unavailable, use the DVDs to run Apple Hardware Test.
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System:
Ibook G3 with OS X 10.2 (Panther)
640 MB RAM
Task:
Upgrading to OS X 10.4 (Tiger) with OS X Tiger install disks sent to me from Apple.
Problem:
Install seems to be working fine but then gives an error message.
Error message:
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Attempts:
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Hello, here's what I'd try...
1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc, then restart the computer while holding the C key.
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Hi Again atadams77!
Tiger is available for purchase at The Apple Store (U.S.).
Panther, is no longer available directly from the Apple Online Store, as Tiger 10.4.x is the most up to date OS.
If you know what to look for, a Full Retail Version, of the Panther Install CDs, or a Full Retail Version, of the Tiger Install DVD, can also be purchased rather inexpensively, at some online Apple retailers, Amazon, eBay, AppleRescue, FastMac, etc.
Be sure not to purchase grey, upgrade or machine specific CDs or DVDs.
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Software Update, Upgrade: What's The Difference?
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If you install that, use the PPC 10.4.9 Combo Update, to upgrade to the current version.
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AppleRescue, sells a Tiger installation set on CD
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I upgraded my iBook G4 from 384MBytes to 640Mbytes and upgraded from Tiger to Leopard.
After a few weeks the HDD failed. I bought a new disk, installed it and trued to install Leopard, but the install fails reporting "insufficient memory".
I assume the installation requires more memory than the OS actually needs to be able to run.
I need Tiger install CD/DVD so I can install Tiger first and then upgrade to Leopard.

Call Apple Customer Support 1-800-767-2775, provide the Serial Number and specifications of the Mac, and for a reasonable fee, they will supply a replacement set of system discs (if available).
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