How can I reinstall 10.6.8 in one pass?

I need Rosetta, which limits me to 10.6.8.
There are system glitches: Open Recent in many apps is confused. System-window sidebar has a mind of its own.
Seem like I need to re-install 10.6.8.
Is there a combined upgrade that collects everything since 10.6.0? Or do I have to climb the stairs, one update at a time>

fmaci wrote:
There are system glitches: Open Recent in many apps is confused. System-window sidebar has a mind of its own.
Like Thomas mentioned, this is very likely a User account related issue.
I'd advise you backup your users files (export bookmarks file) off the machine and disconnect that drive.
Run the flashback check
https://www.securelist.com/en/blog/208193454/Flashfake_Removal_Tool_and_online_c hecking_site
If it shows something then stop and report.
If it's clear, then
The simpliest fix may be just to clean out your cache files and letting OS X rebuild them using OnyX
Next if that doesn't cut it, a "Reinstall just OS X" method followed by a Software Update
Third would be creating a new Admin account, log into it, delete the old one, reboot, recreate the old account again and returning files. This will give you a brand new User and Library folder.
If this doesn't work, your looking at a Erase and Install OS X method, quite drastic..
read here:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3046

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