Cannot Install OSX on this Computer (message)

trying to format my recent system, Imac 3.1 27 inch, acually was sucessfull doing this in the past, this time arround, putting in the disk, trying to go to utilities and the message comes up...
similar trying to boot from osx disk, results in Beeping sounds and no progress, had to restart,
thanks for help!

have SL installed, and its original disks

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Cannot install OSX on This Computer

I intend to sell my iMac as i have already bought a new one.
In order to erase all my private data I have tried to reinstall Leopard on my old iMac. This is not as easy as i thought.
After inserting the Install DVD disk into the iMac en starting up pressing down the letter C, I select the language to be installed, after that all i get is the error message :
*Cannot install OSX on This Computer*
I have no idea what i do wrong. I even tried to format the disk using the disk utility, dough with little succes. The error still come up.
I could really use some help.
By the way, I have of course searched through other topics for a similar problem, I could not find anything that helped me solve my problem.

this error is typical when you are trying to use a wrong leopard install disk. are you using an install disk that came with a different computer? if so that won't work as such disks are hardware specific and will produce the kind of error you are seeing. you need to use a retail copy of leopard or the install disk that originally came with this computer (if the computer came with leopard).

Installing leopard, error : cannot install software on this computer

hi
i have a macbook 13 inch, new, it's been one month bought it.
i have tiger 10.4.11 and i want to upgrade to leopard.
i had this install disk ( leopard 10.5).
the problem is that, while installing, when i choose the language, an error pop up saying:" cannot install software on this computer"
i have an intel macbook of course
plz help
thx

Most of the problems I see of this nature are being caused by people trying to use a "Drop-In" upgrade DVD that was designed for a specific machine.
The problem is that some people think they can run any 'friends' upgrade DVD to upgrade their Mac also.
If this is what's happening, and your computer is really only a month old, then you probably qualify for some type of upgrade from Apple. Or you will have to buy a retail version of Leopard to upgrade your machine.

IMac, 10.9.4, 'drive cannot be read by this computer' message

Just installed Mavericks. 10.9.4. Older WD FW drives--no problems.
New WD USB drives-- messages at startup: 'this drive cannot be read by this computer'
i can click either Eject or Ignore. If I hit Ignore, the drives mount and appear to be normal
and I can copy files to them. At least until they eject themselves. I've followed the other threads about the ejecting
drives, but have not seen anything re these messages I get at startup. What can I do to fix this?

Found a fix for two of the new drives:
Deleted MacKeeper
Deleted all WD files, downloaded WD's Support for Drivers, supposed to help with Mavericks, then deleted it
Reformated both drives
After checking my new WD 4 T drive in Disk Utility and finding either drive was ok or it was damaged and couldn't be repaired, I decide to erase and reformat. Totally surprised to see that the original format was FAT. I reformatted to Mac, extended journaled, and so far I can copy files to the drive easily and much faster than before.
Feel really unintelligent for not confirming the format first! I'm usually way more competent than that!
No wonder the drive couldn't be read by my iMac.

"You cannot install Safari on this volume-" message.

Hi,
I just downloaded Safari 4 (running the Safari 4 Public Beta currently). However, when I go through the installation dialog, when I arrive at the screen to select the installation disk, I cannot choose my hard drive (startup volume) and get the following message:
"You cannot install Safari on this volume. This volume does not meet the requirements for this update."
Obviously my machine is compliant with the minimum requirements for Safari 4, so what could be the issue here?
Thanks,
Tom.

Then try this:
Repairing the Hard Drive and Permissions
Boot from your OS X Installer disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Installer menu (Utilities menu for Tiger and Leopard.) After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the installer. Now restart normally.
If DU reports errors it cannot fix, then you will need Disk Warrior (4.0 for Tiger, and 4.1 for Leopard) and/or TechTool Pro (4.6.1 for Leopard) to repair the drive. If you don't have either of them or if neither of them can fix the drive, then you will need to reformat the drive and reinstall OS X.

Cant install OSX on this computer

I installed a new hard drive on iMac. Restarting the computer with the install disk I get the message, "cant install OS on this computer." IF I go to disk uility I can reformat the disk and even the system profiler see's the hard drive. If I go to Startup Disk it does not show the hard drive only the install CD.
Thanks for your help
Dave

first thiing, is the install disc you are using is it the original one that came with your imac?
if so, then your firmware efi may either be out of date or update to date not enabling you to use your install disc.
or your drive maybe faulty... any case you'll need to visit apple store genuis

I am selling my Macbook and am trying to erase and do a clean install of 10.6. I keep getting an error that says I can't install OSX on this computer and can only restore from a back up. I've tried repartitioning the disk and made sure it was GUID.

After restoring the disk from a back up, I'm still getting the same error. Why won't it let me erase and re-install??

Are you using the original gray-faced OS X DVDs that came with the system (if so, what OS X level does it say on the disk) or a retail copy of OS X 10.6 or another gray-faced OS X disk from another system? You can't use a gray-faced OS X disk from, for example, an iMac or MacBook Pro, to install on your MacBook.
Was it originally delivered with an OS X level that is greater than what you're trying to install? You can't install an earlier level than what came with the system.
Did you boot to the DVD, and use Disk Utility to create one disk partition, then reboot and try to install?

Cannot install osx

Having followed Apple supports guidance s to how to begin to restore my early 2008 iMac in readiness to sell, I am now unable to install Snow Leopard OS from the original Apple DVD.. I select install from Disk Utility and then select the language which then immediately tells me that I cannot install OSX on this computer.
any suggestions please ?

Are you using a retail version of OS X or a machine-specific one? If you are using a Tiger disc for an iBook, and eMac, etc, it will not work.
iSMH

Cannot Install Mac OSX on this Computer!! HELPPPP!

Well here is the situation. I have a PowerMac G4 (Digital Audio). i had it upgraded a year ago to a 1.53Ghz G4 Processor, 1.5 GB Ram, I have a 160GB HD, and a 40GB HD. All the firmware is up to date. i went to Install leopard and the OS didn't recognise my system configuration. i called Apple and well all i got was " That I basically made a custom PC and Leopard will not recognise the Hardware and configuration. "Cannot Install Mac OSX on this Computer" was the message I got
So I had to revert Back to Jaguar and I'm hating it. Any help on this one, or should I cut my loses and sell Leopard?

am currious too as i have a g4 dual processor 800 and am wondering if it will install on it. the dp has plenty of hp to run it. if yours is showing as a 1.5 in profiler should install. but one glitch could be many sonnet upgrades do a trade off and a faster processor but they down clock the fsb speed to get it. check and see if fsb is at least 133. i do pc service for a living and love mac for my own use but apple is a bit arrogant on it's software as to install specs and not offering a uninstaller option. on that windows is a lot more friendly and flexable.

I have a white Macbook 2009 on OSX Lion. It came with the OSX Snow Leopard CD, I erased the HDD and am trying to install the OSX from disc but am getting "cannot install OSX from disc" message. What can I do?

I have a white Macbook 2009 on OSX Lion. It came with the OSX Snow Leopard CD, I erased the HDD and am trying to install the OSX from disc but am getting "cannot install OSX from disc" message. What can I do?
I got the macbook from a friend a few years ago and it already had OSX Lion installed. Whenever it boots from the Snow Leopard disc it says it cannot install from disc. Is there anythingI can do or should I take it to an Apple store to get them to boot OSX Lion for me?

Insert your Snow Leopard disc and restart, press and hold the C key as soon as you hearthe startup chime, hold C until you see the Apple Logo. When your computer starts up you'll be at the first install screen, choose your language and click the arrow to go to the next screen. This screen has a menu bar, from the Utilities menu select Disk Utility, select your hard drive, this is the one with the manufacturers name or numbers, click the partition tab and then delete any existing partitions by selecting them and clicking the minus. In the drop down box select one partition and click apply. Name your hard drive and click erase. When it's done quit DU and go back to the installer, install Snow Leopard. When the installer is done and the computer is back up and running run Software Update to get to 10.6.8

Trying to buy Imovie form App store and have the message: These apps cannot be accepted on this computer. Future updates of these apps can be found through Software Update. How to solve it?

I have a MBP form July 2011, upgraded to Lion 10.7.4. Last week I had to restore the OS.
I also bought some time ago Iphoto.
Today I wanted to install Imovie from App Store. Instead of the Buy bottom I found an Accept bottom and when I tryed to install I had the message:
These apps cannot be accepted on this computer.
Future updates of these apps can be found through Software Update.
I looked for a solution and found a lot of questions about this error but not real answers to fix it.
Can you please let me know hoe to fix?

Your Mac should have had all three of the iLife apps pre-bundled with it; iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand. If your Mac came with Mac OS X Snow Leopard installed, then the apps should be on the Install DVD that came with your Mac, perhaps in a folder on the disc labeled bundled apps. After installing them, these apps would not be updated through the Mac App Store, but with Software Update.

While syncing iPad with my computer, i get an error message: cannot back-up to this computer

while syncing iPad with my computer, i get an error message: cannot back-up to this computer. I'd like to know why? Is it safe to download IOS6 if the ipad is not backed up?

This is the same computer that I originally synced with the iPad and the first backup worked. Is there any way too solve this problem so I can upgrade to iOS 6

My ipod classic is not recognised by itunes any more and gives a message, this disc cannot be repaired by this computer. Works well in all other ways, anyone else have this problem?

after my most recent update, my ipod classic will no longer sync with itunes, and I get a warning message that"this disc cannot be repaired by this computer", anyone else have something similar? The ipod plays well otherwise, I just can't sync or load new music

You may refer to this tutorial, it's about how to fix iTunes sync problem with iPod. Hope it helps. Feel free to email me if you need further help.

I cant sync my iphone to my mac, the following message appears: this phone cannot be synced because this computer is not longer authorized for items bought in this phone! how can I solve this problem?

I cant sync my iphone to my mac, the following message appears: this phone cannot be synced because this computer is not longer authorized for items bought in this phone! how can I solve this problem?

Mac iTunes menu > Store > Authorize This Computer....

When i try to download iphoto ( wich was already pre installed when i bought my macpro) it says "These apps cannot be accepted on this computer." HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!! thanks MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)

when i try to download iphoto ( wich was already pre installed when i bought my MacBookPro) it says "These apps cannot be accepted on this computer." HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!
MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)

Hey there! So, I already contacted Mac App Store support several times, the response:
- "Apple is currently working toward a resolution for the issue you have reported. You will receive an email after the matter has been investigated and further information is available.
Thank you for your patience. Apple wants your iTunes experience to be as enjoyable as possible"
I answered I really needed it, and if they knew the estimated time it would take to solve the issue. Here's the last response.
- "According to your previous correspondence, you have not been able to install iLife after reinstalling OS X Lion. I understand that this issue is under investigation, and that you would like to know the amount of time needed to find a resolution. As a fellow iTunes customer, I certainly understand that you need to use iPhoto for professional reasons, and I'll gladly help you to resolve this problem.
Unfortunately, I am unable to give you the exact amount of time this issue could take. I do assure you that our engineers are currently working towards a resolution. "
I'm going to an Apple Sotre Genius today, in 2 hours. I'll keep updated!!

Cannot Install OSX on this Computer (message)

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