How to Download OS X Mavericks Bootable USB Drive: A Step-by-Step Guide

Before you begin, make sure you have an 8GB+ USB drive that is available for use. If the drive already has data on it, be aware that erasing all content will occur during the process.

To start, connect your USB drive to a Mac and launch Disk Utility. Here, you'll rename the drive if necessary. For the script used later, it's crucial that the correct name is chosen for the USB drive. The current data on the drive will be erased again, but this new name is required.

Next, format the drive using 'Mac OS Extended (Journaled)' and give it a unique name. This will prepare your USB disk to receive the Mac OS Mavericks installation package.

Once complete, insert the USB drive into a USB port and launch Disk Utility. With an 8GB+ capacity, this will be more than sufficient for the compressed download from the App Store (5.3GB), allowing room for expansion on the disk.

Remember that all data on the USB drive will be lost during the process. Make sure to transfer any important files before proceeding. With these steps complete, you'll have a bootable OS X Mavericks USB drive ready for installation.

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