Can't Reinstall 10.6.3 DVD in my Macbook6,1 with 10.6.8
Good Day Apple Community!
I can't reinstall my Mac OS 10.6.3 DVD on my Macbook6,1 late 2009 model with 10.6.8 on it... the install always says "Mac OS X Snow Leopard can't be installed on this computer.".
Please help me... reformat my macbook.
Please teach me how to properly install it.
Thank you.
Do a backup, preferable 2 separate ones on 2 drives. Boot off the DVD. From the Utilities menu, run Disk Utility Verify/Repair and Repair Permissions until you get no errors. Reformat the drive using Disk Utility/Erase Mac OS Extended (Journaled), then click the Option button and select GUID. Then re-install the OS.
When you reboot, use Setup Assistant to restore your data. Then update your software using Software Update. The combo update will save some time.
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