Loading an Operating System to Multiple Computers

I have a simple question.
I bought a new Mac Pro that came with OS 10.6
I own a Mac Pro with OS 10.5
Can I just slap in my OS 10.6 into the older machine and install the new operating system since they don't have serial numbers.
Or Vice Versa if I wanted to.

You can't use your OEM DVD on another machine.
SL is $25 @ Amazon, Newegg etc.
Here I thought you wanted to put 10.5.7 on your new Mac.... (you can't boot with even 10.5.6).

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As iTunes is uopgraded the newer versions require that the iTunes database be upgraded to match. It sounds like you now have an older version of the sftware attempting to load an upgraded library which it can't do.
What version of OS X are you running?
What version of iTunes are you currently running?
What versions were you running when your system crashed?
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What model iPad and what version of iOS is it running?
What computer?
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RECOVERY LOOP: (Error Code:0xc0000185) PC doesn't load my operating system windows 8.

Hello,
About 3 weeks ago my just over a year new laptop took a fall onto the carpet from 4 feet above... my screen was cracked so I ordered a new one and put it in yesterday. Now, I am having problems. I start up my laptop, the HP logo with a timer circle is spinning below it, then it says " your Pc ran into a problem and needs to restart", it restarts and then it says, " Recovery- Your PC couldn't start properly. A required device isn't connected or can't be accessed. Error Code: 0xc0000185." With a bunch of other stuff written below it.. I have tried all the prompts possible. I did do a HP PC HARDWARE DIAGNOSTIC UEFI test, both the short and extended one. It says FAILED - Failure ID: GLXS3H-6MF76S-MFPWWJ-60S603, with the Product ID: C5E40UA#ABA then right below HARD DRIVE 1.
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INFO about my laptop:
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If you need any other information let me know and I will send it your way. I appreciate any help you give in advance.
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Hello rh2014,
I have read your post on how you are not able to boot into Windows after replacing your notebook's display screen, and I would be happy to guide you towards a resolution!
Based on the information you have provided in your post, I recommend contacting our technical support at 1-800-474-6836. If you live outside the US/Canada Region please click the link below to get the support number for your region.
http://www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl
I hope this helps!
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I replaced my hard drive now the computer won't load operating system

I replaced my hard drive in my Powerbook G4 1.25 and it will not load the operating system, just locks up after it starts running. I ran the hardware test on the original disk and everything is suppose to be working. What can i do to fix the problem? HELP!
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Brian:
I replaced my hard drive in my Powerbook G4 1.25
I take that to mean that you removed the old HDD and replaced it with a brand new Parallel ATA/IDE 2.5" HDD. Correct?
and it will not load the operating system
Do you mean that it will not boot from the install disk? or
Do you mean that you booted from the install drive disk, formatted your new HDD and installed the OS and now you cannot boot from the installation?
Here are directions for formatting and for installation:
Formatting, Partitioning Erasing a Hard Disk Drive
• With computer shut down insert install disk in optical drive.
• Hit Power button and immediately after chime hold down the "C" key.
• Select language
• Go to the Utilities menu (Tiger) Installer menu (Panther & earlier) and launch Disk Utility.
• Select your HDD (manufacturer ID) in left side bar.
• Select Partition tab in main panel. (You are about to create a single partition volume.)
• Click on Options button
• Select Apple Partition Map (PPC Macs) or GUID Partition Table (Intel Macs)
• Click OK
• Select number of partition in pull-down menu above Volume diagram.
(Note 1: One partition is normally preferable for an internal HDD.)
• Type in name in Name field (usually Macintosh HD)
• Select Volume Format as Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
• Click Partition button at bottom of panel.
• Select Erase tab
• Select the sub-volume (indented) under Manufacturer ID (usually Macintosh HD).
• Check to be sure your Volume Name and Volume Format are correct.
• Click Erase button
• Quit Disk Utility.
Open installer and begin installation process.
Installation Process
• With computer shut down insert install disk in optical drive.
• Hit Power button and immediately after chime hold down the "C" key.
• Select language
• Open Installer and begin installation.
• Select installation option
• Choose to Customize and deselect Foreign Language Translations and Additional Printer drivers.
Optional: Check box to install X11 (Tiger and later) BSD Subsystems (Panther & earlier).
• Proceed with installation.
• After installation computer will restart for setup.
• After setup, reboot computer.
• Go to Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility.
• Select your HDD (manufacturer ID) in left side bar.
• Select First Aid in main panel.
• Click Repair Disk Permissions.
• Connect to Internet.
• Download and install Mac OS X 10.5.5 Combo Update (Leopard) or
Mac OS X 10.4.11 Combo update (PPC) (Tiger) or
10.3.9 Combo Update (Panther)
Computer will restart.
• Repair Disk Permissions as previously.
• Go to Apple Menu > Software Update.
• Install all updates.
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• Go to Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility.
• Select your HDD (manufacturer ID) in left side bar.
• Select First Aid in main panel.
• Click Repair Disk Permissions.
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Secondly, The start sequence of your notebook is a three stage process :-
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3. The BIOS will read the Master Boot Record to ascertain what operating systems you have installed and will then either load the required system or give you a menu of possible options from which you can choose.
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I am not sure what happened but when I go to turn my pc on, it will show the main dell logo with the options to select F2 and F12 but after that, it goes to a black screen with a white cursor at the top left. I have tried booting my pc with other options such as DVD or USB. I think I downloaded the correct file on my usb to try to load the operating system back on but I still don't know how to run it exactly..if that makes any sense. The option to select F8 to set my computer to factory reset is not working. I really don't care if I loose my info, I just want my pc up and running. Any help here?? Thanks!

I assume you got a Windows 7 O/S.
The drivers come with Windows 7, just go to the "Devices and Printers" and add a printer.
"Local" printer.
At the "Install Printer Driver" screen click on the "Windows Update" to dnload printer drivers from Microsoft. (this will take a few minutes).
Select the Laserjet 5 from the "HP" selection.
As far as the adapter goes, most of your local computer stores should be able to supply you with one.
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Guide to Installation of Operating System & Software

Try to follow this guide when installing new operating system for new computers. This is a helpful guide for almost error free OS installtion.
CLICK HERE
Thanks to Mr. Steveo from the AsusBoards.
PS i hope you dont mind i linked your guide

17. Go to where you put the downloaded files on the C:\ drive. Find the file for Windows XP SP1a. Click on it to begin setup. At some point it will ask you if you want a backup copy of your files made. SP1a is pretty much bug free, and a backup copy of your original files takes up a lot of unneeded hard drive space. So my recommendation would be to choose ?No? to making a backup. Follow all onscreen instructions including when your are told to reboot.
18. When you get back to the desktop, click Start Button. Right click on My Computer and choose ?Properties.? Click the ?Remote? tab and then clear all check boxes you see on that page. The remote call services have a way of acting up and its best to disable them before installing software and drivers. If you ever want to use Remote Assistance later, you can enable it on a per use bases. Once you have cleared the check boxes, click the ?Apply" button
19. Now while still in System Properties, click the tab called ?Automatic Updates.? Service pack 1 installs some new features for this tab. Review what you see on the screen and set things up to your liking. Again click the ?Apply" button. Close everything out and return to the desktop.
20. Again using ?My Computer? navigate to the saved files you coped from CDR. Find the Intel Chipset Configuration Utility (also known as your INF drivers). Click the application's "exe" file and let the drivers install themselves. Once complete, reboot as instructed.
21. Now is when we want to update the USB drivers so that they are properly installed for USB2.0 functionality. To do this, click Start Button, then right click My Computer and choose Properties. Click the ?Hardware? tab, then click the ?Device Manager? button. On the tree in the Device Manager you should see a device with a yellow question mark over it called either ?USB Controller?, ?Serial Device?, or something of similar wording.
Right click that device and choose ?Update Driver.? Make sure the ?dot? is in the box called ?Install the Software Automatically? ? then click the ?Next? button. Windows will find the proper USB2.0 drivers and stack from Service Pack 1a and install them properly. Once the process is finished, you may be prompted to reboot the computer. IF NOT, REBOOT NOW ANYWAY.
22. This next step is for people with a HT Enabled CPU. (Hyperthreading) Current word from the gurus online is that for full functionality of HT you need to install the Intel Application Accelerator Software. I am a bit skeptical of needing to do this, but since I do not have an HT enabled CPU to run tests with, it may be better to be safe than sorry. So for now, if you have an HT enabled CPU, you might want to go ahead and install IAA.
23. For people without HT enabled CPUs: Since there is little to no benefit to IAA software under Windows XP, and since I have seen IAA software interfere with CD burning and Power Management; I recommend not installing it. This is just my personal preference. Some people in the forum like IAA. In the end do whatever you are most comfortable with.
24. Now is the time you want to install your LAN drivers. Depending on your motherboard and whether you are using a PCI NIC or onboard NIC, Windows may or may not have drivers installed already. If you are using onboard LAN, go get your Asus CDROM, put it in and install the LAN drivers ONLY. Do not install any LAN Utility software if possible. Follow all instructions rebooting if required.
25. Now plug in your network cable and open Internet explorer to see if you can get online. If you have any troubles getting online ask for help in the forum.
26. Go to Windows Update and install all available ?non driver? updates. If some updates need to be installed by themselves, the site will prompt you. If this happens you will want to return to Windows Update after rebooting to get the remainder of any ?non driver? updates.
Update There is one Critical Update you may want to leave until the end. The update is Q328310. With this update a rare timy number of software packages and drivers may generate an "ikernel.exe" error when they are installed. So if you want to be on the safe side, please leave this Critical Update until everything else is installed. Hopefully a better fix will be avaiable soon.
**Temporary note due to testing under way: Please do not install the non critical Windows XP update called 814995. Until I and others can finish testing this update, it should be left until last **
**Temporary note 2: There is a security patch Q811493 that can cause a reduction in your computers responsiveness and performance. Please review Microsoft tech doc MS03-013 HERE. After reviewing the document, decide for yourself if you need this secuirty patch for your environment. Microsoft is aware this patch reduces performance and they are actively working on a fix. **
27. Once all ?non driver? Windows Updates are installed, continue to the next step.
28. Once back at the desktop, open Internet Explorer and come here to http://www.asusboards.com Once at Asusboards, come into the forum and find this Guide and scroll down to step 31. Also be sure to bookmark Asusboards so you can find your way back easily. The reason for doing this is, in the steps ahead you may be asked to click on some links here in the Guide. This will save you time from hunting links down yourself.
29. Click on the following link to install the latest security patched version of Windows XP Messenger. Even if you have no plans on using this application, it is wise to at least be sure it?s patched. Click the following link. Link And on the webpage, click the ?Download? button. Then just follow the onscreen instructions. Once Messenger is updated, again enter Messenger and verify that it is NOT set to run when Windows starts up. Once that?s all done, FIRST close all Internet Explorer windows, then close and disable Messenger. Due to an MS bug if you don?t do it in this order you might get an error message.
30. Now is when you want to update the drivers for any PCI cards you have OTHER THAN your video card, sound card, and TV Tuner card. Video, sound, and any device that relies on video and sound should have their drivers installed last. Try whenever possible to use WHQL certified drivers for best compatibility and system stability.
31. Now you want to install your video card drivers. Here are the links to get the latest drivers for your video card - ATI nVidia Once downloaded install the drivers following all onscreen directions.
32a. for non AIW ATI cards: (For ATI card owners: When you go to the link above, be sure to download both the latest ATI Drivers and the Control Panel. Then use the following method for installing the drivers. Install the ATI driver. DO NOT REBOOT. Install the ATI Control Panel. DO NOT REBOOT. Go into the Administrative tools of the Windows Control Panel and then go into "Services." Make sure the ATI Smart Service is set to run "automatically.? NOW reboot.)
32b. For ATI AIW cards: First install the TV-Capture-WDM codecs. DO NOT REBOOT. Install the ATI driver. DO NOT REBOOT. Install the ATI Control Panel. DO NOT REBOOT. Go into the Administrative tools of the Windows Control Panel and then go into "Services." Make sure the ATI Smart Service is set to run "automatically.? NOW reboot.)
33. nVidia cards nVidia drivers install pretty much straightforwardly.
34. Once the video drivers and software are installed and you are back at the desktop, go ahead and install your Sound Card drivers.
35. Now install any TV Tuner card drivers if you have such a device.
36. If you did not install Critical Update Q328310 as suggested in the updated notes in Step 28, now is a good time to install it. Just go to Windows Update and install the Critical Update.
**Temporary note due to testing under way: Go back to Windows Update and install the non critical update 814995 **
37. Once everything is complete, see if you can find $40-60 in your piggy bank. Head over to Walmart or CompUsa and grab a copy of Norton Utilities. You?re not going to want to install it, just run a utility from the disk.
Once you have this in hand; pop the disk in the CD drive and choose to "Launch Utilities from CD" Then choose Norton Windoctor and run the application. It should return a minimum of 17 to 30 errors. These are bugs / coding problems with Windows and actually is the lowest count for any MS OS so far. Therefore actually 17 to 30 errors isn?t bad for Microsoft...LOL.
Once the application is done running, choose the button called "Repair All" Let it do its thing and then exit the program and reboot the computer.
**This application itself is worth the full price of the Norton software. You?d be amazed how many problems with your computer it automatically fixes. It is a great stability tool. There are also lots of other good registry cleaning software packages out there. If you want to use another brand, be sure to read reviews and ask forum members what they recommend.
38. You?re done CONGRATULATIONS! Enjoy your new system
If this is your first computer build then you have accomplished a great feat. Again congrats! Be sure to keep your operating system and Office applications up to date with the latest patches, service packs, and critical updates. If you have any questions, be sure to speak up and ask for help in the forum. There?s lots of smart and friendly people at Asusboards who would be glad to give you a hand.
- Mr Steveo

IMac DV won't install new Operating System on erased HD

Hi all. My iMac recently failed on every boot up and as I only use it as a music jukebox (I have a 20" G5 iMac for other things), I thought I'd erase the Hard drive and reload Panther. It previously ran 10.3.9 very well.
The iMac boots up off the Panther CD and starts loading the system onto the Hard Drive, then about 3 minutes it gives the error "the installer has quit due to an unexpected error (exit code 0) , please restart your computer". It does this when trying to load Panther or Jaguar.
Not I am stuck, I have a HD which is recognised by the iMac but I can't load any operating system on. At start up without the Panther CD istalled, all I get now is the finder folder with a flashing question mark and apple face logo.
I am desperate.....any suggestions.....

Mike, thanks for the advice.
I did a futher test. I ran the Disk Utility at installation with the following results:
1) select Maxtor 76.34 MB, clicked "erase" (with install os9 drivers selected)
2) Got "setting up partition map", and "filesys on system" messages were both successful
3) Ran First Aid on the volume "Untitled" disk Verify Disk command says "The volume verified appears to be OK. Ran First Aid on "76.34GB Maxtor" and got the same result.
4) Continued with Install and got to "select a destination disk" and I selectd disc "untitled 76.3GB" then continue
5) Clicked Install.
6) Got the following messages: "Preparing the disk, preparing osx, preparing the base system, preparing essential system software, preparing the bsd subsystem then "you need to restart your computer" message.
It tends to be a different thing every time. Sometimes when I initially verify the volume or disc I get errors and have o do a repair. I get a message saying the repair has worked, but without a successful load result.
I guess I should be buying a new Hard Drive....
Will a 7200 rpm drive be ok in the iMac wrt heating issues (I cant get a 5400 any more).?
cheers
steve

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