Do i need any of the operating system disks if I clean install?
My MAcbook pro is getting serously slow esp on the internet. So from what I understand the best method is a clean install.
However I do not have any of the previous operating system disks like Snow leopard and Lion. I am currently using Mavericks.
My worry is that the computer will go back to it's original operating system (i think Tiger), and I will not be able to update to MAvericks because I don't have any of the operatings disks before that.
Or maybe I don't need them? I have backed up everytjing on my computer and used time machine as a back up.
Thanks in advance,
L
Did you do an Over the Top install? That is where you reinstall right over OS X that is already on your system.
If you did and it ran fine for a day or so I suspect you are having some hard drive troubles. With an over the top install that replaces system files, OS X files, and makes them fresh. But if after a short while the system starts to run poorly again that comes from some corruption of those files. That only happens when there is drive problems.
If after doing a real clean install, first erasing everything off your system with Disk Utility, you still are having slow downs first thing I'd do is check out the drive for errors and personally I'd replace the drive.
KObryher wrote:
Hi,
I did reinstalled the computer yesterday. It seemed to work fine, and a lot faster. Unfortunately today it is back to a slow pace again. I will try the next step to clean install.
Thank youlowluster for your advice too. Very helpful. I will let you know how it goes...
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Regarding the DVD in the optical drive:
Credit Kappy.
kevsgroove wrote:
I forgot to mention that there is a grey screen on startup also a flashing folder with a question mark. I have tried the solutions offered on these forum pages. I cannot get past the disk utility screen.
The MBP cannot find the OSX, and either the HDD or connector has failed. If you can get the installation DVD to work, start the installation process and when the menu bar appears on the display, select 'Utilities'. From the drop down menu, select Disk Utility>First Aid and run 'Verify' and 'Repair'. If unsuccessful, a new HDD is in your future.
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You may have installed the "DownLite" trojan, perhaps under a different name. Remove it as follows.
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Back up all data.
Triple-click anywhere in the line below on this page to select it:
/Library/LaunchAgents/com.vsearch.agent.plist
Right-click or control-click the line and select
Services ▹ Reveal in Finder (or just Reveal)
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/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.vsearch.daemon.plist
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.vsearch.helper.plist
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This trojan is distributed on illegal websites that traffic in pirated movies. If you, or anyone else who uses the computer, visit such sites and follow prompts to install software, you can expect much worse to happen in the future.
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Hi there,
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Snow Leopard from Amazon.com
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2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
7. Xserve (Early 2009)
Are my applications compatible?
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10.6.(x) is Snow Leopard. And 10.6.8 is the highest level you can achieve.
If you have 10.6 then all you will need to do is download and apply the combo updater.
If you have 10.5.8, then you will need to review the machine ... Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard -Read the Technical Specifications
Subject the machine will take it, you will then need to buy Snow Leopard from your National on-line Apple store.
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and follow with software updates to pick up the most recent security and iTunes updates.
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Since you said the computer had seen an upgrade in OS X, the last possible
version and most likely installed would have been from a Leopard 10.5 DVD
retail install disc; so if you have one of those, that would do the job...
IF image of the retail box does not appear below, the cover was all black w/
a black X, and a purple swirl behind it of a galaxy. The label would have a
number and the 10.5 system identifier. It would not be a gray label disc.
https://www.apple.com/support/leopard/
Of course to call Apple as recommended by Klaus is way to see about getting
the disc set for the model, and would be a fair part number to include with it
if available. Any installed OS X should (where applicable) have the DVD, too.
The Disc is the proof of license; and unless a 'family pack', one install per DVD.
There may be a generic white label 'replacement 10.5 DVD' from Apple support
as had been noted by a few ASC discussion participants, that was for any PPC
mac that could run or be upgraded to Leopard 10.5. A full install disc of the OS X.
This was available for a time, for a reasonable fee. Also, a more rare DVD version
I have, that is a full installer on bootable DVD, says 'drop in' 10.5. and did not
require an older OS X to be installed & running prior to using that to upgrade. Do
not plan on finding one of those, but I have the actual rare disc at my Mac, now.
{Also have an as-new retail boxed set, bought from a moving sale, cost me $10.}
In any event...
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Jon Kevin wrote:
I am a very brand new Mac user. So anyway, when I point to the apple and click on "About This Mac", it says the operating system is, "OS X Version 10.8.2. The question, is this "Mountain Lion", or is that additional software I need to download?
Yes 10.8.2 is the latest version of Mountain Lion. 10.7 was Lion and 10.6 was Snow Leopard.
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