Build installer LV2009, requires OLD distribution installation disks?

When building an Installer using LabVIEW 2009, and including additional distributions, why does the installer builder require the original distribution disks from the install DVD/CDs? Why are the version required not promoted to the LATEST update installed? This is a real PITA when I have to go find the disks from 1Q2009, no wait, it did not ask for that, it asked for Feb 2009 device drivers disk 2.
This is as bad as Microsoft for installing from original distributions.
It is not a good thing to expect that I have to maintain a library of DVDs/CDs for every distribution/update I have ever used. Especially when I am taking work home, and do not have access to this ENTIRE library, rather a copy of the lasest update ONLY.
to National Instruments, Thoughts on this?
Paul <--Always Learning!!!
sense and simplicity.
Browse my sample VIs?

Thanks Craig... BUT, I only have LabVIEW 2009 Intalled. although I have upgraded components through the quartely updates. So while what you say is true... it does NOT necessarly mean that you have 'multiple' versions of the LabVIEW development environment installed
That said... I have been at this for a little while (more than a day, but less than the time since dinosaurs walked)... and app building is something that has become much more complicated over time... I want to know WHY NI does not promote the installers/distributions to the most current version on the update DVD/CD where applicable... but you bring up a good point... If it cannot promote the distribution, it should give you a warning and ASK you if you wish to 'cache' the obsolete distribution as it does when building the current distribution. This gives you an option to cache it WHILE the distribution is handy.
Failing that, in the project, there should be an option to have it display the currently required distributions as opposed to having to build the installer object, start the installer build, then wait for it to ask you.... by then it maybe too late.
I realize that you are trying to help/offer workarounds... I appreciate what you are trying to do... BUT, in this case, I want NI's people to justify what they are doing and why. This goes beyond wish list, this requires justification, as even Microsoft has addressed this issue.
Paul <--Always Learning!!!
sense and simplicity.
Browse my sample VIs?

Similar Messages

I bought a new iMac and am giving my old iMac to my brother. I do not have my installation disk. How do I erase all my information?

I recently bought a new iMac and am giving my old iMac to my brother. I read up on how to erase my information before handing it over to my brother but they process included having my installation disk. I do not have that disk. I need to erase my information and upgrade the computer.

"Tiger Tiger burning bright ..." (sorry for the poetic diversion ...)
You can call Apple Customer Support, give them the serial number of the unit and pay $16 per disk to get new copies. But they may not re-burn Tiger anymore.
If that is the case, you have to consider buying Tiger disks from an online store, or move up in the cat family.
Leopard disks only require PPC processors, and run $180 or so. Apple *may* have some Leopard in stock if you call them. Else you go online.
If the sysem has Intel processor, you can jump up to Snow Leopard, which is $29 in the Apple Online Store.
AppleMenu > About This Mac ... what is the memory amount and processor type?

Build installer error code -12 while copying distribution

Hello all you helpful forum-goers!
I am having problems building an installer for my product now that I have upgraded to LabVIEW 2010 from 8.5.1. My project has an executable build, and then 3 installer builds which put a different value in the registry indicating the permissions level of the executable: Basic, Full, and Ultimate.
When I try to build the Full version, I get the following error:
CDK_Build_Invoke.vi.ProxyCaller >> CDK_Build_Invoke.vi >> CDK_Engine_Main.vi >> IB_MSI.lvclass:Build.vi >> IB_MSI.lvclass:Engine_Build.vi >> NI_MDF.lvlib:MDFDistCopyList_CopyItem.vi
Adding files to installer
Done adding files
Preparing to build deployment
Copying products from distributions
Copying distribution 'Williams International - Engine Maintenance Terminal (WI_EMT) Ultimate' from: C:\CP356\WI_EMT Ultimate Installer\ to: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\National Instruments\MDF\ProductCache\
*** Error: Windows SDK function returned an error. (Error code -12)
The system cannot find the path specified.
*** Error Details:
Error in MDF API function: _MDFDistCopyList_CopyItem
Windows function FindFirstFile returned an error. Error code: 3
*** End Error Report
Done building deployment
The weird part is the "from" path doesn't exist, but C:\CP356\ does contain my project's files (including some sub-directories). But even if it did, I have no idea why the Ultimate version is referenced when I am building the Full version. I just tried building the Ultimate installer, and got the same error.
Stranger yet, this error goes away if I stop trying to include NI-VISA Runtime 5.0 in the additional installers section of my installer. The only other "additional installer" I have checked is the LabVIEW 2010 Runtime Engine. The VISA Runtime is required for my product, so I can't just leave it unchecked. Another clue is that the VISA Runtime's Installer Source Location is listed as D:\, my DVD drive. But even when I put the Device Drivers DVD in the drive, I get the same error when building.
I've tried looking in the Device Drivers DVD, but it says that the VISA Runtime 5.0 is already installed on my computer; I forget the exact path it listed, but I can get it again if that would help someone. But I couldn't figure out how to change the source location to tell it to get that installer locally.
Based on the posts I've found in this forum for error code -12, I also created a new Build Specification for the Full installer and set all the same options as the previous one, in case something about it got corrupted when I upgraded, but it didn't seem to make a difference.
I would very much appreciate any insight anyone has on how to fix or get around this issue!
Thanks,
-Joe
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Paul,
Thanks for the reply! I looked at the knowledge base article, and followed it to the .NET 3.5 install page, and from there to the .NET 4.0 install page (figuring the later version the better), downloaded that and selected to "repair" my .NET 4.0 installation. It looked like it did thing for a while (was something broken? ;-)), but no change to my problem afterwards.
The other item in the article was a particular virus protection software, which I do not use. McAfee anti-virus is installed on my system, but it is controlled by our IT department and therefore is harder to change than usual. It has been installed the entire time I have used LabVIEW on my computer with no problems prior to this, but I will contact them to see if they could put LabVIEW on an exception list anyway next.
Since I couldn't do that immediately, I copied the NI-VISA_Runtime folder off of my Device Drivers DVD onto my desktop, used it to uninstall NI-VISA Runtime 5.0, and then reinstalled it. However, this did not fix the problem, or even change the additional installer properties for that item - it still says the source location is D:\.
Do you have any other suggestions for things I can try? I very much appreciate your assistance!
Thanks,
Joe

I never received an installation disk with my iMac. I do require one now. How do I get it?

Hello everyone,
My wife and I purchased an iMac about 1,5 years ago. Perhaps 2. And everything worked perfectly. We even got the iPad 3 to go with and next month an iphone 5.
However, since a few weeks my mail didn't respond anymore. Did not open, didn't do anything anymore. I found a solution and had it working again.
NOW, it's jPhoto that is not responding anymore. Though only on MY account. We have two accounts on the system, but with my wife it is working. Just not on mine.
I have found Disk Utilities and did a permissions repair. Which worked. I think... But then the disk repair does not. I can verify the disk but not repair it. It requires a reboot from the Mac OS X installation disk.
I never received one. Was I supposed to get one with my iMac? Or should I make one? Can I still make one with the problems I am having? Or am I copying the problems to that disk?
Can anyone enlighten me?
Thanks,
The Demacker Family.
PS: We did update to iOS 10.6 a while ago.

In the meantime, if you really are on 10.6, you can try and repair the drive by using these options, both explained here. Safe Boot and fsck from single user mode.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1417

Building installer requires CD named by project

Hi,
I'm trying to build an installer which contains some additional packages, like DAQmx, NI-CAN. It runs on my mashine but as I moved the project to another PC and tried to build it, it keeps asking me a disk which is in the name of the Installer.
I have all the "developer suite" disks but don't (and won't) have this disk.
How can I ignore this dialog and use the "developer suite" disk instead?

Hi,
thanks for your reply! I paste 2 pictures here to show how terrible is the error:
Error 1: As you see, the buld rejected my CD. All the CDs I've tried returns the same error.
Error 2: Then I used my Installer which is built on my laptop as reference. It turns out to be another error saids the version is not the right one.
I will also provide you some infomation why I have make it so complicated:
I've installed the LV2010 on my mashine and took the source code from 8.6 for updating. Naturally the code was converted to 2010 (sp1) format. I made an exe on my laptop and runs without problems on the mashines with developer suite. But on a PC with LV-Runtime and all the "plug-ins" (NI-CAN, DAQmx) windows always shows an error at start-up and promt to close the program. However, the program runs successfully on the mashine, if I ignore the close program dialog.
I suspect that, the SP1 makes the error without the run-time. So I tried to make an EXE on the desktop.
On the desktop has the LV2010 (without sp1) developer suite. It builds the exe, which works perfectly on every PC (on which the run-time, NICAN and DAQmx are installed). But when I tried to build an installer, it fails and shows the error you've seen above...
It is posible to install the SP1 on the desktop but I don't want to take the risk right now!

How to use application builder to generate installation disk without compiling the the support files?

Hello,
What I am trying to do is to use LV application builder generating an installation disk without compiling the support files. I mean:
the support fils like the help files are located on a different directory , for example, installation disk is D drive, help file directory is: D:\Help\..., not compiled in the installation Data set.
So, when the installation disk is running, it only copy this directory file into the destiny directory. Of course, we can write a different bat file to do this. However, beside this method, is there any way, like using LV application builder to do this without writing a batch file. Any suggestion will be appreciated.

For LabVIEW 7.1, this can be done in a few short steps. First, add your help file as a support file in the Application Builder. Then go to the Installer tab, choose to create an installer and click on the Files button at the bottom. From this dialog (shown below), you can specify the destination for each component in your install package. If you have added your help file as a support file, it will show up in the Files in Installation list. Click on your help file to highlight it. You can now choose where to install the file to by specifying an installation destination and a subdirectory. The default subdirectory is called data, but if you want to change that, just type in a new subdirectory name as I have done below:
Hope this helps!
Message Edited by Jarrod S. on 01-23-2006 10:17 AM
Jarrod S.
National Instruments
Attachments:
Support Files.JPG ‏31 KB

What DAQmx files needed to build installer?

I have compiled an executable and am trying to compile an installer for a LV8.5 program. On the client computer, it must communicate with DAQmx hardware. Build parameters automatically include a path (almost to) LV 58. runtime. I want to include DAQmx 8.8 and do not know exactly what files (directories) need to be referenced. v8.8 resides on the development computer. If someone has a build that includes DAQmx, could you take a snapshot of the include box and post it here?
Labview 8.5
Meas Studio 2008

It sounded so easy when I read it that I was actually excited. But.... I checked the box for DAQmx and pointed it toward the ProductCache directory. LV was not happy about that. It requires a file not a directory so I got an error message but it continued. When I clicked build
it asked for the DAQmx disk. Then it asked for a Measurement Studio 8.5 for VS 2008 disk. How did it even know I had this? What if I didn't? I'm trying to build a Labview program, not MS. Well it sort of allowed me to continue but this is the result.
Also it did not write the DAQmx files to the ProductCache.
CDK_Build_Invoke.vi.ProxyCaller >> CDK_Build_Invoke.vi >> CDK_Engine_Main.vi
>> CDK_Engine_Build.vi >> CDK_Engine_PromptForMissingDist.vi >>
NI_MDF.lvlib:MDFDistCopyList_CopyItem.vi
Loading product deployment information
Loading product deployment information
Adding files to installer
Done adding files
Preparing to build deployment
Copying products from distributions
Copying distribution 'NI-DAQmx 8.8, Disk 1' from: E:\ to: D:\My Documents\
LabView Projects\Builds\Valve Dr 05.01\VDr Installer\
Copying distribution 'NI Measurement Studio 8.5.0 for Visual Studio 2008' from:
E:\VS2008\ to: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\National
Instruments\MDF\ProductCache\
*** Error: Windows SDK function returned an error. (Error code -12)
The system cannot find the path specified.
*** End Error Report
Done building deployment
Labview 8.5
Meas Studio 2008

Dreamweaver CS6: Installation disk won't allow a change in the location of the installation folder

First, I hope the moderators will cut me some slack for making a duplicate posting. The comments below were posted in the "Creative Suites" community. I just noticed that there is a "Dreamweaver" community. I feel the issues I've raised below are more relevant to the latter.
I recently purchased a Dreamweaver CS6 installation disk and have a valid registration code. The Adobe website has recognized this code as valid.
I started-out by having the installation disk install into a folder on a high capacity (0.5 tb) external drive. This was done while my Gateway PC was still working properly. I did a duplicate installation onto this hard drive (into a separate folder) to accommodate any work I wanted to do on a Dell laptop I also own. For a few days things seemed to work ok on both computers. Then the cursor on my Gateway stopped moving. Several changes of mice failed to resolve the problem. I've written-off my Gateway as "dead." However the Dreamweaver CS6 installation MAY (I can't remember) be on a "local" folder on my Gateway and I am concerned I will have trouble installing Dreamweaver on the replacement I've purchased. I understand one is limited to 2 installations. If needed, can I purchase a license for a third installation? And what might that cost?
After turning-off my Gateway I then went to my Dell laptop to try to work with Dreamweaver there. I felt it was best to install on a "local" folder so I deleted all the Dreamweaver software from the folders on my external drive. Unfortunately the installation disk is still "pointed" to the folders on my external drive. To make matters worse I am now getting an error message which indicates I need to install into a folder on the "local" drive of my Dell laptop. But the installation disk won't allow me to change the path. On the installation disk the "path" to my external drive is faded-out and it will not allow me to delete and type-in a new path.
I've spent what, to me, are big bucks on this Dreamweaver disk. It's the only website building software that seemed to get consistently good reviews. However, for me, Dreamweaver is becoming a nightmare! I'm very much of a novice at website building. I don't know how, in the world, I will be able to a) Create something, and then b) Get Dreamweaver to put it onto what is now a blank webpage. I recently got "Dreamweaver CS6 The Missing Manual" and "Dreamweaver CS6 For Dummies." So far I haven't been able to find anything, in either of these two books, which addresses the issues I've raised here.
Somebody--please help!!
Don't know if my screen name will show up. So my name is JACK, near Old Faithfull.

Have you tried calling Adobe Customer service? They can deactivate one of your installations so that you can install and run on a new system. And perhaps they can help with your other problem, or send you to a tech support rep who can.
With regard to your use of DW, I'd strongly suggest that you take advantage of this downtime by learning as much HTML and CSS as you can absorb. Multiple sittings would be helpful. The more you know about those two, the easier DW will be for you when you eventually get it going.
Here are some tutorial sites that may be helpful -
http://www.w3schools.com
http://www.html.net

Error-33 building installer

I am done with a project and I am trying to build an installer for it. I have not been successful. I have all the files needed inside the project. I tested it and run the main Vis and there's no error. But when Im trying to build the installer, I select my source files and se the Additional installers to automatic selection I get this error each time:
Forgive me if it's too long! can someone explain to me what that means.
CDK_CreateNewWizard_Invoke.vi.ProxyCaller >> CDK_CreateNewWizard_Invoke.vi >> AB_CreateNewWizard_Invoke_CORE.vi >> AB_UI_FRAMEWORK.vi >> AB_UI_Frmwk_Installer.lvclass:Build.vi >> Installer.lvclass:Build_from_Wizard.vi >> IB_MSI.lvclass:Build.vi >> IB_MSI.lvclass:Engine_Build.vi >> NI_MDF.lvlib:MDFDistCopyList_CopyItem.vi
Loading product deployment information
*** Error: Input data from a source data file has errors. (Error code -33)
Error Details:
Error loading source distribution info for product 'NI .NET Framework 2.0 Language Pack x86 Installer' from registry.
Error in MDF:istributionSourceCollection::LoadProductSourceFromNISysInfo
Could not extrapolate product location on distribution because paths do not match
Path of part on distribution: Products\DotNet20langpack_x86_Installer\DotNet20x86langpack.msi
Path of part in product: DotNet20x86langpack\DotNet20x86langpack.msi
*** End Error Report
*** WARNING ***
Ignoring 'NI .NET Framework 2.0 Language Pack x86 Installer' because there is an error in this product's installation data. Updating, repairing, or reinstalling the product may resolve this issue.
*** Error: Input data from a source data file has errors. (Error code -33)
Error Details:
Error loading source distribution info for product 'NI .NET Framework 2.0 Language Pack x86 Installer' from registry.
Error in MDF:istributionSourceCollection::LoadProductSourceFromNISysInfo
Could not extrapolate product location on distribution because paths do not match
Path of part on distribution: Products\DotNet20langpack_x86_Installer\DotNet20x86langpack.msi
Path of part in product: DotNet20x86langpack\DotNet20x86langpack.msi
*** End Error Report
*** WARNING ***
Ignoring 'NI .NET Framework 2.0 Language Pack x86 Installer' because there is an error in this product's installation data. Updating, repairing, or reinstalling the product may resolve this issue.
*** Error: Input data from a source data file has errors. (Error code -33)
Error Details:
Error loading source distribution info for product 'NI .NET Framework 2.0 Language Pack x86 Installer' from registry.
Error in MDF:istributionSourceCollection::LoadProductSourceFromNISysInfo
Could not extrapolate product location on distribution because paths do not match
Path of part on distribution: Products\DotNet20langpack_x86_Installer\DotNet20x86langpack.msi
Path of part in product: DotNet20x86langpack\DotNet20x86langpack.msi
*** End Error Report
*** WARNING ***
Ignoring 'NI .NET Framework 2.0 Language Pack x86 Installer' because there is an error in this product's installation data. Updating, repairing, or reinstalling the product may resolve this issue.
Adding files to installer
Validating...
Copying files...
Scanning files...
Updating files...
Build complete successfully.
Done adding files
Preparing to build deployment
Copying products from distributions
*** Error: Input data from a source data file has errors. (Error code -33)
Error Details:
Error in MDF API function: _MDFDistCopyList_CopyItem
Error in MDF:istributionSourceCollection::LoadDist
Could not extrapolate product location on distribution because paths do not match
Path of part on distribution: Products\LabVIEW_RT_TraceToolkit_Support_90\LabV90\RTETT_LV_90.msi
Path of part in product: LabVIEW_RT_TraceToolkit_Support_90\RTETT_LV_90.msi
*** End Error Report
Done building deployment

In regards to needing to put in the CDs, LabVIEW will ask you to do so unless you actually transfer the installers to your computer. When you install LabVIEW, it uses the installers on the CD to install to your machine. It won't copy the installer files to your computer by default, as this would waste several GBs of space. You would have to physically copy them from the disk or download them from ni.com/donwloads to get them on your desktop. (This is true for any program, which is why you need installation disks to install or build installers unless you have the installer files on your computer.)
In regards to the error, which XML file in the link I posted previously matched yours? Revision A or Revision B? Can you please post the precise error with Revision A replacing your XML file and the precise error with Revision B replacing your XML file? I would expect the file paths listed to be slightly different.
Could you also post the precise path of the "NI .NET Framework 2.0 Language Pack x86 Installer {F8ECD2D6-659C-49EB-8454-5F8F7B526FCF}.xml" file on your computer?
Regards,
David R
Applications Engineer
National Instruments

Project Build Installer Properties Slow to load, (Maximum vi size)

I have a LabVIEW Project with 450Mbytes of source code, and drivers. The Project was originality in LabVIEW 2009. I upgraded to LabVIEW 2011.
Now the Project Build > Installer Properties Menu is about 10x slower than was in LV 2009.
I've done a mass compile, resolved all error messages in the Project, yet 2011 is still 10x slower than 2009.
The 2011 Project will build an functional exe, and a functional installer given enough time (like 15 minutes). During that time the computer is locked up, no other applications are functional.
The Computer is XP, dual Core, 2.5GHz, 4Gbytes Ram, 4Gbyte Page File.
The NI Support Desk is saying (quote) >>>> seem that the requirements for LabVIEW 2011 are different than the requirements for LabVIEW 2009 <<<<<
Suggestions ???

Does the procedure take 30 minutes or 15 minutes (first post)? Also, what is it about the installer build spec that requires further modification after you modify your exe build spec? If the exe is included in the installer, the installer build will automatically re-preview the included exe to get an updated list of files to include next time the installer is built. So unless you need to modify something about the installer spec and not the included source files, no edits would normally be required after changing your exe (or other included source files).
Keep in mind, the previewing of the exe will take about as long as it takes to build the exe -- it's computing a list of the files that would be built without actually creating the files. A data point of interest is how much longer it takes your exe to build, comparing 2009 to 2011. Does your exe take 10 times longer to build in 2011? Longer exe build times mean longer preview operations in Installer Builder.
Another thing to check is which distributions you're including on the Additional Installers page. Are more distributions being included in the 2011 build? Did the distributions change significantly in size since 2009?

Bootcamp: installer disk could not be found - but MAC desktop can see it

Hi,
I have an iMac intel - 17" 1.83 GHz that I put together from a box of junk. Mechanic friend took it all apart, don't ask. Installed a new hard drive of 1 terrabyte. The internal optical drive does not work so we got a new Iomega optical drive that works just great.
We want to run Windows XP Pro on this iMac - and after updating all of the software in Mac (OS 10.5.8), and running Bootcamp set up assistant, partitioned the drive to 500 GB MAC; 500 GB PC, got this error message saying that the Windows XP installer disk could not be found.
The disk appears on the desktop. I can click on it and see all of the pc files in it. I clicked on a couple of the files and got a simple text document of gibberish. But the set up assistant in Bootcamp still doesn't recognize the disk. So I have been unable to install Windows.
The disk itself is a burned copy from my university that gave me a full license for Windows XP Pro, SP 3. It's 32 bit. And it shows up as an install disk when I pop it into a PC.
I've run Disk Warrior and Disk Utilities to repair permissions and to check that the new hard drive is ok...and it's all set.
I wonder if this is because of the external dvd drive that I'm using. I can use my Macbook Pro and get the imac into target mode. But don't know if this will have me continue to bark up this tree.
Has anyone had success with the same kind of problem that I'm not facing? Thanks much in advance.
Sheila

I too got a version of Windows 7 64 Professional from the the Microsoft Software Distribution Network through Uni. I burnt the iso file on a PC to a DVD with power ISO and then tried to use it as the install disk. After some umming and arrhhing Mac OS X recognised it, the installer started, allowed to select language etc, then suddenly a box appears announcing that a required cd/dvd drive device driver is missing.
I have rang up apple support and they are pretty much saying it is a disc quality issue, but I have checked all the disc drive regimes and permissions and they all seem to be fine. I have also done it with multiple brands and a number of times, everytime the same message returned. All the latest firmware has been downloaded. One thing that was briefly mentioned by the guy at Apple support was that there was the possibility that it may be the "logic board". So the previous poster may be right. They said this was unlikely, but everything is possible. The drive works for everything in the OS X side though, so has pretty much stumped me and the Apple support people. I think the only option is to take it to an Apple shop and let them see it for themselves, not really an option for me as I need the Mac Book to write my dissertation, due in about three weeks so can't afford to lose it.
Sorry if I have slightly "jacked" the thread, but the issue sounded pretty close to mine. Any resolution or insight into what might be the issue would be amazing.
Regards,
Duncan

HT1544 I have misplaced my OSX 10.5 installation disks...

I have misplaced my OSX 10.5 installation disks, can I download to my MacBook Air a version of the startup discs and save it from there to an external thumb drive for installation on an old iBook G4? Where would I find such files if this process is available?
I need to wipe the drive on the iBook G4 and reinstall the OS on a clean drive.
Thanks for your suggestions.

Don't wipe anything until you are sure you can replace the OS.
It is common to clone an OS to an external disk and then replace it or put it on another compatible computer.
Carbon Copy Cloner does this easily with default settings - check their disk preparation (format) page first.
Here is my standard upgrade information in case you need it:
Before the install
Ensure your data (at least all Home folders) is backed up before you install. Hard disks can fail at any time so it is important to regularly backup to an external disk with Time Machine or a third party alternative. Inexperienced users should follow Apple's install advice but experienced users may prefer to do a clean install.
OS numbers and names
OS X 10.4.x - Tiger
OS X 10.5.x - Leopard
OS X 10.6.x - Snow Leopard
OS X 10.7.x - Lion
OS X 10.8.x - Mountain Lion
More about Macs
The Apple History site has specifications for every Mac ever produced: http://www.apple-history.com
Upgrade to Leopard
Those wishing to upgrade to Leopard should be aware that install disks can be expensive. Details: http://lowendmac.com/deals/best-os-x-leopard-prices.html Standard Leopard installers impose several hardware limitations including speed and RAM size but all these restrictions can be overcome. Google for details. Leopard works well at 500 MHz with 1 GB of RAM and many happy users have less than this.
Upgrade beyond Leopard
OSs beyond OS X 10.5.8 require an Intel processor. If in doubt click the apple at the top left of your screen and select 'About this Mac'. This will give you your OS number. Then click 'More Info' to see which processor you have. If it says PowerPC you cannot upgrade to Snow Leopard and above. If you have an Intel Mac it is well worth upgrading to Snow Leopard now and then considering other options after that. You can buy Snow Leopard here: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A
Upgrade to Lion
Information about upgrading Snow Leopard to Lion: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD256Z/A
Upgrade to Mountain Lion
Information about upgrading Snow Leopard or Lion to Mountain Lion: http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/
Important
Check that your Mac complies with any requirements.
If you are not in the US you should use the Change Country link at the bottom of Apple pages.

Disk Drive will not load up my Windows 7 Installation Disk. Spits it out within 5 tries.

Hello,
Today, I bought myself a Windows 7 64-bit Installation disk so I can put Windows 7 via Bootcamp. However, everytime I insert the disk, my iMac will make strange noises. For example; first it will try to load the disk but then shuts down. It will start up again but then fails again. This will happen for about 5 tries and then it will eject the disk out.
I have tested different types of CDs after this problem occurred and I have mixed results. I have tried my old Vista 32bit installation disk which had worked before perfectly but now it will not load. I tried my mother's Windows 7 disk and that doesn't work. I have tried a DVD movie (The Simpsons Movie first thing I saw) and that loaded fine. I tried my OSX Install disk and that loaded up fine.
Could this problem be fixed by myself easily or do I need to visit an Apple store/repair store and ask them about the issue? My warranty ran out around 2 years ago.
Here are my specs:
iMac Model: Mid 2010
Processor: Intel i3
Processor Speed: 3.06Ghz
Ram: 8GB

These are Bootcamp installation notes etc. Worth checking to confirm you have the correct version of Bootcamp for your computer and MS OS.
Bootcamp system requirements.
Boot Camp: System requirements for Microsoft Windows operating systems
Bootcamp Frequently asked questions.
Boot Camp: Installing Windows 7 Frequently Asked Questions
Bootcamp Manual.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1636/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_ 10.8.pdf

Running Mavericks on an iMac 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5, I've been trying to install Adobe CS3. All components install except InDesign. Is this an installation disk problem or is it not compatible with the OS?

Running Mavericks on an iMac 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5, I've been trying to install Adobe CS3 Design Premium. All components install except InDesign. Is this an installation disk problem, or is there a compatibility problem with the OS?

I fear that you are trying to download OLDER Software on a newer Operating Sysytem Meaning that you need to Install the Latest Version of Adobe on the Newer Operating System for it to work Properly. Be sure to always check the minimum System Requirements.

I want to run apple Hardware Test but can't find it on any CD's. I bought my iMac in 2009. I think it had 10.4 installed. It's not on my installation disk. Where can I find it?

I want to run Apple Hardware Text but can't find it on any CD's. I bought my iMac in 2009. It came with 10.4. Apple Hardware Test is not on the installation disk. Should I have it? Where can I find it? I"m now running 10.7.4.

The disc plainly state:
To use the AHT, hold down the D key as the computer starts up.
Works here. However, there was an issue with installing Lion that screwed this process up.
Mount disc 2, run this command in the Terminal app, OPTION-click & hold Finder's Dock icon, and select RELAUNCH:
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles 1
That unhides all hidden files/folders.
Now, drill down to /"Applications Install\ Disc"/System/Library/CoreServices/ and drag the .diagnostics folder into your Lion boot volume's /System/Library/CoreServices/ folder. That might require you to authenticate to copy the folder into the CoreServices subfolder.
Run this command to hide the normally hidden files/folders and RELAUNCH the Finder again.
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles 0
This should allow the machine to boot into AHT when restarting and holding down the D key.
If that doesn't do the trick, run this command in the Terminal app:
sudo chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/CoreServices/.diagnostics
At the Password: prompt, carefully type in your admin password, since nothing shows up on the screen, and hit the return key. Then, try another restart, holding down the D key.

Build installer LV2009, requires OLD distribution installation disks?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for