I can't install FCS2...

I'm trying to install FCS2 in a friend's MacBook Pro that have already install FCP5 with all its components (DVD Studio Pro, Compressor, etc).
When I inserted the FCS2's DVD and it prompted to the intallation component's page, I have all but Color turned into gray. When I put the curson over one of the dimmed items it say that I have to make a upgrade for all the programs before install FCS2.
But, for example, when I open FCP and go to Software Update to search for any component, the apple software update tool says that all programs are up-to-date...
The version of FCP installed is 5.0.1

Eduardo,
Your post apparently got sent down the list fairly quickly as others posted after you. This is the first I've seen it and I'm certain that it passed by other viewers as well.
The first issue may be that your friend had FCP 5.0.1 install on an IntelMac. FCP 5.1 was the first version of FCP to be compatible with IntelMacs. So the current installation could be screwing things up. Try uninstalling FCP 5.0.1 first - you can do a search here to find methods to do that.
Once you've uninstalled it, only then try the install of FCs 2.
A much better method would be to do a totally clean install. Make a clone of the boot drive for backup purposes (you can use Carbon Copy Cloner) then reformat the boot drive as Mac OS Extended with Journaling on. Next, install the OS. Run Software Update to get it (and QuickTime) to the proper level required by FCS 2. Repair Permissions.
After you've installed and updated the OS, then you can begin installing the applications including FCS 2.
-DH

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