How do get a free copy of snow leopard 10.6?

how do i get a free copy of snow leopard 10.6?

If you are currently a MobileMe subscriber or were a subscriber and have switched to iCloud, you can get a free copy of Snow Leopard to help with the upgrade to Lion now or Mountain Lion this summer. Visit this link for Free Snow Leopard. Sign in with your MobileMe ID and password.

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  • Do I have to get a hard copy of Snow Leopard for my iMac if I already have it for my MacBook?

    I have Leopard on my iMac, and Snow Leopard on my MacBook (both with all available updates)~I tried to use the Snow Leopard Install DVD from the MacBook to upgrade the iMac, but it said "Mac OS X 10.6 cannot be installed on this computer."  Why???  Do I have to get a hard copy of Snow Leopard for my iMac?  Are there different upgrades for the iMac vs. MacBook?
    I think I understand that once I have both computers on Snow Leopard, the Lion upgrade would be ONE upgrade for BOTH computers {I'm guessing I would need the client version for at home use}.  Also, once Lion was on one computer, would I just go into the Mac App store on the other one and download the upgrade on the other one?  But no additional fee would be charged?  Lastly, I read about the combo option that includes all updates to Lion since it's release~would that be the main Lion upgrade on the Mac App or would I have to search for it?
    Thanks for your help!

    The disc you used would have been the install disc that came with your Mac. These can only be used on that as they are made for that specific model.
    Make sure your machine meets requirements
    Macs with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, or Xeon processor.)
    At least 2GB of RAM
    Mac OS X 10.6.6 or later (Mac OS X 10.6.8 is recommended)
    7 GB of free hard drive space is recommended
    Once you've purchased it would be a good idea to create a bootable DVD or USB
    http://www.macworld.com/article/161069/2011/07/make_a_bootable_lion_installer.ht ml
    But you can also go into the purchased section and download again

  • I was using OS Snow Leopard and on 8/1/13 I downloaded Mountain Lion and found out it was not compatible with my HP printer (HP photosmart C5580) so I called Apple and asked how to get Mountain Lion off and Snow Leopard back on.  The Tech told me to

    I was using OS Snow Leopard and on 8/1/13 I downloaded Mountain Lion.  Then I found out it was not compatible with my HP Printer (HP Photosmart C5580 all-in-one) so I called Apple support and the tech told me to erase the hard drive instead of going in the time machine.  Well I did that and then it took about three hours three days a week for about three weeks on the phone with an apple tech to get all my stuff back on my computer.  I have had trouble with my printer (won't do the scan anymore and wasn't printing on my DVDs.  Also the computer keeps freezing up when it is in the sleep mode, etc.
    When I tried to list my problem on this forum it lists your OS at the bottom and mine had Mountain Lion listed as what I was using so apparently it didn't erase it.  Want to know how to get Mountain Lion off and put my Snow Leopard on so things start working right.

    Go to the  menu/About This Mac - what OS version shows there?
    Do a backup, preferably 2 separate ones on 2 separate drives.
    Revert to a Previous OS X
    Revert to Snow Leopard
    If you do revert, I'd use Setup Assistant to restore your data. This process takes a while, so do it when you won't need the computer for several hours, based on my experience.

  • How to get pass login after reinstalling snow leopard

    I tried unsuccessfully to upgrade to maverick and got an error message stating that the Macintosh HD disk is damaged and to erase the disk and try to install again.  I did erase the Macintosh HD disk, reinstalled snow leopard because I have a mid 2010-2011 iMac and reset my password.  I was successful  but a lot of the icons were missing and did a software update. I ran into problems when I downloaded some software updates and the computer re- booted and now I can't get pass the login screen.  Every time I put in my password, the computer accepts the password and I think it is going to bring up the desktop but it just go back to the login screen.  I really don't know how to solve this problem, so I'm hoping someone could tell me what to do.

    Hello, I try to avoid Safari myself, but are you really on 10.5.6 & not 10.5.8 yet?
    Does Software update show a newer Safari?

  • How to get dock from Tiger into Snow Leopard?

    Hi all, I've searched many Dock offerings & can't find the original Dock from Tiger, (see example, below) which, my friend, so wants for Snow Leopard.
    Not a sophisticated user, so, playing with code is too scary...although he might venture to copy & paste a line or two into Terminal, if need be.
    Thank you.
    k

    You're not going to do it by pasting "a line or two into terminal"
    You can change from the 3d appearance to a flat appearance with utilities like Onyx and Tinkertool.  And if you do a search on macupdate with the term "dock" among the "noise" there may be some prospects.  Here's a couple (have no idea if they are what you are looking for though):
    New Dock
    Flat Dock

  • Meebo: how to get rid of it in Snow Leopard

    Please help me get rid of it. It doesn't show in Spotlight, extensions, finder or applications. Did Google hide it in my macbook?

    Hi there and thanks for replying. I am not quite sure what you mean by 'restore back to the troubled date'. Would you please explain how I should do this?

  • Free upgrade to snow leopard - bought computer in 2009

    I bought my computer with Leopard in mid 2009 - at the time Snow Leopard was just released and I understand they offered free upgrades at the time for recent purchases.   Is it possible to get the free upgrade to Snow Leopard at this time and how do I go about gettting it?
    thank you all

    Im fuming. Because 1 week or so- before this 'Free Release'- I purchased a Snow Leopard Disk as a 'step' to upgrading to Lion... I am a long time MobileMe user PAYING for the privilege for over 5 years.
    I had to do the 'upgrades' slowly, as I am currently unemployed (between jobs) and had to budget the new OS upgrade in... (I rely on my 'mobileme' account for business/employment)... And then they send it out for free... I get its $29.00. But- when you are unemployed $29.00 could be food for the next week. Or half a tank of petrol to get to interviews...
    SOOOO ANNOYED.

  • Anyone know how to get a free upgrade on the OSx 10.6

    I've been searching all night, and cant seemtofigure out how to get a free upgrade of the OS X 10.6! Anyone know where or how?

    There is no free upgrade.
    Do you currently have the 10.5.8 Combo update loaded?  (if not download and apply the Mac OS X 10.5.8 Combo Update )
    Then, check that your machine is suitable for Snow Leopard.   It needs to be a Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.   Check by reading the specs.
    Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard -Read the Technical Specifications
    Snow Leopard is a paid upgrade by DVD not a download.  To buy the DVD, if you are from the USA go to … http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard.
    In Europe or otherwise substitute your national code in place of /us above.
    In UK go to Apple Store UK       Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store (UK)
    Before you start upgrading, back up your files.   If you are unsure how best to do this, the following link is hugely informative.        Most commonly used backup methods: Apple Support Communities.
    Once you have upgraded to Snow Leopard, if your upgrade took you to 10.6.3 you will need to download and apply the Combo updater.  Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1  and follow with software updates to pick up the most recent security and iTunes updates.

  • I have a disc that has Unix Ececutable Files for a video training, how do I get that to work with Snow Leopard 10.6?

    I have video disc that is Unix Ececutable files.  How do I get this to open on Snow Leopard 10.6?

    found a solution ... working right now on my MacBook with OS X 10.6 and Firefox 3.6. Check out [http://christian.project-groove.com/downloadcomment4ff.htm http://christian.project-groove.com/downloadcomment4ff.htm]

  • I want to install Snow Leopard Server on our MacPro (2.66) using Mac Mini Snow Leopard Server disks?  I kept getting an error for backwards compatibility.   Is this possible or do I need to purchase another copy of Snow Leopard Server?

    I want to install Snow Leopard Server on our MacPro(2.66) using Mac Mini Snow Leopard Server disks?  I kept getting an error for backwards compatibility.   Is this possible or do I need topurchase another copy of Snow Leopard Server?

    The OS disks that are shipped with a particular product
    are set up so that tey will only install on that product.
    It will install on any Mini of that exact vintage, but that
    is all.
    This is to prevent people from doing exactly what you
    are trying to do.  The license for OSX shipped with any
    is only valid for that product.  Also, Snow Leopard,
    including Server, is only permitted to be run on one
    computer at a time.  Bottom line, unlike Lion, legally
    you cannot install the same copy on multiple
    computers unless some "family pack" or site license
    is purchased.
    Yes, you need to purchase another copy.
    The copy of Snow Leopard license is here:
    http://images.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/macosx_snowleopard.pdf

  • HT1338 I have a new mac and I want to get mountant lion, my Q is how I get it free?

    I have a new mac and I want to get mountant lion, my Q is how I get it free?

    http://www.apple.com/osx/uptodate/

  • Imac not booting, Able to get to disk ulility with snow leopard disk.  Tap on had disk, not given choice to do anything.  Information list that smart is certified and partition map is us formatted.  How do I get mac to start up again?

    Imac not starting up, keep getting white screen.  Using snow leopard.  Able to get to disk utilities with snow leopard installation disk.  Tap on had disk, not given choice to certified disk or anything else.  Information on disk states that smart status is certified.  Partition map I formatted.  Also tried to restore from back up, but get error:  not enough disk space.  Tried to erase disk, but unable.  What do I do next to get mac to start up?

    Thank you. That's what I thought will need to happen.
    One more question. I tried using the Apple install disk that came with the computer. It's an OS 10.5.6 disk. It does not see my 10.6.8 system internal hard drive to repair. All it see's is itself 10.5.6 disk. Do you think I can use a 10.8+ disk utillity since that is a higher system it will see the 10.6.8. Where the 10.5.6 does not?
    I don't want to turn the computer off for fear I'll get the question mark again. P-Ram got me going last time but for how long I don't know?  It would be nice to be able to turn the computer off for the night and startup as usual to give it a rest and try to reset itself.
    Thanks for your help, I know I will eventually need to re-install. But I am in the middle of a project with tight deadlines and all I can do right now is back-up. Trying to migrate to another computer temporarily to finish the job. That's a lot of extra work in the short time also.
    Just trying to put a band-aid on it for another couple weeks.

  • How to get my free version of lion after buying a new mac, how to get my free version of lion after buying a new mac, how to get my free version of lion after buying a new mac

    I have just recieved my new mac book pro and I was wondering how to get my free version of Lion!
    Can anyone help me with this matter?!

    Try http://www.apple.com/macosx/uptodate

  • I can't download Mavericks on my home iMac because of the 10 GB limit, where can I get the free copy?

    My problem is that I want to get the free copy of 10.9, Mavericks, but my mid-2007 iMac uses the Verizon Internet Wireless service and there is a 10 GB limit. If I tried doing it (has 4G and it is very fast) I'd have $40-60 in overage charges. I could use the Public Library computer but it is PC and won't let me download. I was told by an Authorized Apple dealer that I would have to have to bring my computer in and install it there which isn't practical. I was told by the owner to ask this question, he would like to know too. If it's a DMG file I could put the upgrade file on my solid state memory device and install it on my harddrive (I have four).

    It has a 10 GB monthly limit, 5.2 would take 52% leaving little for the rest of the month. Typically this is a non-issue for most cable internet providers which have a 100+ GB upper limit. The Library is a cable internet Lenova PC. Next year I will be at a different location and will have Mediacom's internet and this problem will go away. Overage charges for Verizon are $20/1 GB over the limit (better than ATT was which would simply cut you off at the limit.)

  • How to get a free iPad from apple for school

    I need a iPad but I don't have money and I need one for free fo my school to do my homework

    What, exactly, would you advise? You seem to be so willing to criticize, maybe you can contribute. 
    How would we have any idea how to get a free iPad? This is a user to user technical support forum, not a charitable organization....
    And as peter_watt stated, you are a little late to the party....
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