Can i use the Mac OS X Install DVD of MacBook Pro to iMAC?
I am currently having problem withmy iMAC, i can't open the System Preferences, it says damaged or incomplete. I have tried the basic instructions on this forum, but no luck. I am now planning to reinstall the Snow Leopard. But i don't have the Installation DVD for this iMAC. Please help. Thanks.
No. Installers that come with a computer originally are machine specific. They will not work on different hardware. You need the original discs that came with the computer or a retail version of OS X that installs a later version of OS X than was originally installed. In your case that sounds like you need to purchase a retail copy of Snow Leopard.
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Buswab wrote:
How can I upgrade the OS on my 5 year old MacBook Pro 17. It is currently running 10.4 (Tiger). I have an IMac 27 running Lion but have Snow leopard discs which came with the purchase. Can these be used to upgrade?
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