Can I clean-install MBP 17" C2D 2,1 (currently using OS X 10.5.8) with OS X 10.7.4?

I want to clean-install my old MBP 17" 2.1 (9L31a) but i've lost my OS X DVD. I figured that even after a software update it still uses OS X 10.5.8. My questions is now what will happen when i clean-install this old MBP with OS X 10.7.4 (since this is the only IO X i now can download from app store)? or should i better find a way to get the old OS X 10.5.8? i will give the MBP to my dad and he will mainly use it for surfing, emailing and some text-editing, means it doesn't have to be the most advanced sytem, but clean and fast would be good
thanks for your help in advanced

You can call Apple with the Serial# handy, & possibly get the original Install Discs cheap, or...
Snow Leopard/10.6.x Requirements...
General requirements
   * Mac computer with an Intel processor
    * 1GB of memory (I say 4GB at least, more if you can afford it)
    * 5GB of available disk space (I say 30GB at least)
    * DVD drive for installation
    * Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
    * Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.
Which apps work with Mac OS X 10.6?...
http://snowleopard.wikidot.com/
It looks like they might still have it...
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDAzOA
It's been reported that if you have a MobileMe account, it may be free from Apple.

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Hopefully this will work:
Install or Reinstall Lion from Scratch
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Can you clean install Yosemite?

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Hi all.
I'm a longtime lurker, first time poster. I seem to have really stymied myself with trying to upgrade my ol' reliable MBP.
My machine:
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2.4Ghz Core 2 Duo
4GB RAM (3rd party Crucial, 2 matching 2GB sticks - it originally shipped with 2 1GB sticks, I upgraded it around 2 years ago)
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No optical drive (it broke years ago)
Here is what I've done so far:
Removed the 500GB HDD and inserted the 120GB SSD
Created a bootable USB stick with the Yosemite installer on it
Booted from said USB stick and used Disk Utility to format the SSD with a GUID partition table, with 1 HFS+ (Journaled) formatted partition
Begun the Yosemite installer
The progress bar crawled for about 3 hours until it got about halfway, then it failed out with an error. Unfortunately I stupidly don't have a copy of the error logs
Booted from the USB stick again
Now the SSD does not show up at all in Disk Utility and I am not given the option of it when attempting to install Yosemite - so I can't reformat the drive or attempt another install
I have tried to run the Apple Hardware Test (to see if there are any problems with the RAM that might have triggered the error installing Yosemite), but unfortunately this does not seem possible on my machine. Since it is a late 2008 model with no optical drive, from the research I've done there seems to be no way I can run it. It can't do an Internet Hardware Test, and the 'trick' of holding F2 during bootup won't work because apparently you need to have the original shipping OS installed. From memory this machine shipped with Leopard - the OS on my old 500GB HDD is Snow Leopard however.
Does anyone have any ideas for what I can do next here? My goal is simply to do a clean install of Yosemite onto my SSD. I'm at a bit of a loss, especially since the SSD isn't even showing up in Disk Utility now.
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Thanks for responding Leopardus.
I tried holding Cmd+R at startup last night, but unfortunately all I got is a flashing folder with a question mark on it, presumably indicating that it can't find any files.
Internet Recovery is unfortunately not possible on my computer, I believe this feature was only included with Macs that shipped with Lion or later versions of OS X (mine shipped with Leopard).
The problem in the thread that you linked seems a bit different to mine - I think the core issue for me is that the SSD is now not recognised at all by Disk Utility, meaning I cannot even format it to try installing again.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can access this 'invisible' SSD? I am considering buying a USB to SATA cable and connecting it to a friend's Mac.

New HD and can't clean install with SL upgrade disc

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Very frustrating I can't get SL installed on a new HD, even though I do own Leopard!

hi
actually you should be able to install SL over a Tiger install. i posted here recently with my (positive) experiences and here's an excerpt:
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+2. Did a fresh install of SL on an external FW drive and migrated settings, programs, etc. from my MBP – NO ISSUES+
+3. Then I took the plunge and just “upgraded” my 10.5.8 on the internal drive using the SL install disk – NO ISSUES+
+I want to point out that during all 3 installs above I had 2 external FW disks and 1 external FW optical drive (used that for the SL disk) connected to my MBP !+
+Obviously, I took the “usual” precautions (make a bootable clone plus regular TM backup) before I upgraded my internal drive.+
maybe i am lucky that i have 2 external FW drives to juggle with. but if you have one (or get one) this ought to work.
you may also want to read this http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2170211
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Cisco unity express 8.6.3 can't clean install 8.6.1 or 8.6.4 in UC560

I have new buy UC560 device for cisco.
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I can't find CUE 8.6.3 japan language package.
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WARNING:: complete a clean install. It is recommended that a backup be done
WARNING:: before installing software.
Would you like to continue?[confirm]
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Downloading ftp cue-vm-k9.ise.8.6.4.pkg
Bytes downloaded : 262258
Validating package signature ... done
- Parsing package manifest files... complete.
Validating installed manifests ..............complete.
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===CUE Device Information===
# of Processors:              2
CPU:                          e500v2
Revision:                     3.0 (pvr 8021 0030)
BogoMIPS:                     133.12
SKU:                          Unavailable
UDI:                          Unavailable
Chassis Type:                 UC500
Chassis Serial:               FGL163610PT
Module Type:                  Integrated-Service-Engine
Module Serial:
Compact Flash:                2097MB
SDRAM (MByte):                1024
se-30-1-1-2#
===Device Software Information===
Installed Packages:
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- Thirdparty (Service Engine Thirdparty Code) (8.6.3)
- Bootloader (Primary) (Service Engine Bootloader) (1.0)
- Infrastructure (Service Engine Infrastructure) (8.6.3)
- Global (Global manifest) (8.6.3)
- Auto Attendant (Service Engine Telephony Infrastructure) (8.6.3)
- Voice Mail (Voicemail application) (8.6.3)
- Bootloader (Secondary) (Service Engine Bootloader) (1.0.0)
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- GPL Infrastructure (Service Engine GPL Infrastructure) (8.6.3)
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You can not not install ISE CUE software on UC500, but only UC500 specific CUE software.
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Can I clean install a Windows 7 Pro System Builder on a Lenovo PC with Windows 8 preinstalled?

Hi. I would like to clean install windows 7 on a Lenovo PC that came with Windows 8 core preinstalled. I want to format the entire drive and remove windows 8 and clean install windows 7. I already tried the clean install of Windows 7 Pro to get all of my drivers in line, and now I would like to buy a Product Key.
Would a Windows 7 Pro System Builder work in my case? Would it work just as smoothly as a retail version? I understand that the System Builder is an OEM version that includes the Product Key, COA, and DVD) Just want to make sure before I buy the System Builder version of Windows 7 Pro. Thanks.
Grazzie
Solved!
Go to Solution.

that should be retail since it seemed to be used for pc upgrades either way your new system builder key should work. those are called refresh because they re-released them sincea bug was found in thier installers. Do you have any key in the computer atm? or is windows just waiting to be activated?
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Can i clean install Lion into my Macintosh HD drive and leave Bootcamp as it is?

I would like to clean install Lion into my Macintosh HD drive and leave the bootcamp drive without getting affected from it...
is it possible or do i have to do the install on all the drive?

If you have the Lion installer application in your Applications folder, then I suggest you make a copy in your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself automatically after the installation. By saving it you can make your own USB installer:
Make Your Own Lion Installer
1. After downloading Lion you must first save the Install Mac OS X Lion application. After Lion downloads DO NOT click on the Install button. Go to your Applications folder and make a copy of the Lion installer. Move the copy into your Downloads folder. Now you can click on the Install button. You must do this because the installer deletes itself automatically when it finishes installing Lion.
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Open Disk Utility in your Utilities folder.
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Open Disk Utility.
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Click on the Restore tab in the DU main window.
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True you can't clean install Intel iMacs?

Hi,
When I get a new Mac I generally zero out the drive and reinstall the OS and apps from the provided install discs and run a clean system without all the extra languages, etc.
Somewhere on this forum I thought I read that the new Intel iMacs cannot be restored from the install discs after zeroing the HD.
Is this correct? If so, why not?

It doesn't matter if you clean install it or not as
far as bluetooth goes. When you first boot the
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Their advice - go buy a USB keyboard and mouse so when I have to boot from the install DVD, I can!
This after I ordered my iMac online and PAID EXTRA for the wireless and, on top of that, was not sent a USB set along with the wireless. I feel a little ripped off...

HT4848 i forgot my password and i dont have a recovery disc. how can i clean install OSX on my mac?

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i have a 2nd MAC OSX 10.5.3, but i cannot remember the admin password and i dont have a recovery disc.
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Can I clean install CS4?

Hello!
I recently bought a new PowerBook Pro. I have the full version of PS CS2 and just bought CS4 Design Standard (upgrade). Do I need to install CS2 first and then CS4, or can I just install CS4?
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mr,
>Do I need to install CS2 first and then CS4,
No.
>or can I just install CS4?
Yes.
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Clean install MBP problem

With LION now installed last night from DVD, it's now at point to use disc utility.
Trying to erase disc won't let me.
It shows drop down alert ' Zero disc failed'
I'm stuck as to whats next.
Should the drive be Zero erased before loading DVD LION install?
No results come up on anything related to clean install.
or I would n be there.
Thanks,
using iPad for now.

Closed out of Utility let disc unmount and able to restart.
The good part, I now have 121Gb available that was missing.
Earlier, system claimed only 19GB available.
Not sure just where this process took place that fixed that space.
The main issue earlier was seeing very little space left, then removing all videos from iMovie.
After removing large files, the drive never recovered the space.
I suspect there is a hidden iMovie waste basket that cannot be accessed.
So some suggested Omni Sweep, which did nothing but confirm the space I could see in remaining files.
It did not show what was taking up the MYSTERY 113GB hiding.
I had up to date 10.6.8, now 10.6 with fresh install and all files remain intact as before starting process.
Ill try the process over so all files are deleted and disc is ripped clean.

Late 2008 macbook 13" prompts mac OS can not be installed on this computer after booting from disc as l get the folder with the question mark screen. New HDD or ?

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Pretty sure BGreg hit the nail on the head. If your hard drive was failing, you would still be able to at least attempt an install, provided your ard drive was mounting. You usually get that message when the disk is incompatible with the computer. If it is the proper disk, you might try erasing the disk (provided your info is backed up) using Disk Utility (under Utilities in the menubar) and choose the Mac OSX Extended (Journaled) format.

TiG4 can't clean install from origianl disks -WEIRD

My TiG4 came with 10.2 and I've operated with 10.2.8 since the update. Recent problems cause me to require a reinstall of the 10.2 system; however, the installer disk will not allow an install on the current boot volume.
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Xtian

Hello Again Chris,
Have you run Repair Disk?
THESE ARE THE STEPS FOR USING DISK UTILITY TO REPAIR YOUR HD
1.Insert the System Install disk, Mac OS X CD-ROM disk, or Restore DVD disk, then restart the computer while holding the C key. Use the System disk, of the OS, that is currently installed.
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