My older mac wont install os x 10.6 although I have a intel processor. Was using friends disc that came with computer

I have tried to download disc on the computer, get a pop up at end that states cannot use 10.6 even though there is enough memory and running on intel processor. The disc is a grey install disc

Niel is correct. You need a retail disk, if you use a grey disk that came with different computer, especially a different model / year, it won't work.

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My machine crashed and I had to do a fresh install. It did not recognize my discs that came with the machine. A Mac tech got me back up and running but FaceTime has gone missing. It's not on the discs that came with my machine but was originally installed on the machine when I got it. What's the best way to get it back without

You're welcome....
Check appstore and see if they want you to buy it again or see if you can download it for free.
Sorry I'm not much help.
Good luck and hope you get it sorted out.

I erased my macbook air and reinstalled the disc that came with it, but now iTunes wont find my iphone. What should I do?

I erased my macbook air because it was running really slow (it didn't resolve the problem). I reinstalled the disc that came with it (Mac OS X 10.6.8), but now iTunes cant find my iphone. I need to back up my data from my iphone 4s to my computer so I can transfer the info to my iphone 5. Can anyone help?
Stephanie

Don't know if ubuntu had repartition everything but you could try pressing F11 repeatley after power on button is pressed.
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HT4235 my iphone 4 wont connect to my laptop (windows 8) via usb but it will however register that it is there via 'photos' im not using the cable that came with my phone, does that affect the connection? i just want it to connect to my itunes again!!!

my iphone 4 wont connect to my laptop (windows 8) via usb but it will however register that it is there via 'photos' im not using the cable that came with my phone, does that affect the connection?
i just want it to connect to my itunes again!!!
Thank you to anyone and everyone that manages to help!

Hello webster995,
Thank you for the details of the issue you are experiencing with your iPhone not appearing in iTunes. I recommend following the steps in the article below to troubleshoot the issue you described:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

I want to install a new hard drive on my 2008 MacBook but do not have the instillation discs that came with my computer. Can I use instillation discs from a 2009 or 2010 MacBook?

I want to install a new hard drive on my 2008 MacBook but do not have the instillation discs that came with my computer. Can I use instillation discs from a 2009 or 2010 MacBook? The hard drive I am planning to install is a WD Scorpio Black 500GB SATA 2.5'' internal hard drive.

Sometimes they do work - i've done it before. I have a late 2008 Macbook Uni and used the install dvd of my 2009 Macbook White and it worked.
Why not just clone your hard drive? It'll save you a lot of time doing a clone rather than doing a clean install.
Unless you're having issues with your old set up or your old hard drive is dead.
You can download Carbon Copy Cloner - install your new hard drive in a external usb enclosure (around $10) and clone fromt here then test it before you install it in your Macbook.
Once you've done the swap, you can install your old hard drive in the USB enclosure and use it as a backup drive.
Good luck

I have the curve but was never able to open the download manager disc that came with the phone. i have a mac computer. i do not have the internet on my phone. i would like to backup my phone book. thankyou, joan

i have the curve but was never able to open the download manager disc that came with the phone. i have a mac computer. i do not have the internet on my phone. i would like to backup my phone book. thankyou, joan

Unfortunately I lost my life and am trying to rebuild. Isn't the technical era great.
Backup, backup, backup
As a minimum, use 3-2-1 (or even more)
3 copies of your data (original copy counts as 1)
2 different backup utilities/storage formats (protects from bugs in the software)
1 copy off-site (protects against theft, fire, and natural disaster)
More backup copies are even better.
Backup disks are cheap compared to the lost of personal data that does not exist anywhere else.

HELP!!! How do I re install some software from the disc that came with my mac? the bundle comes up and it wants to install it all even when I go to customize.

How do I reinstall some software from the cd that came with my Mac? Have tried to reinstall but when I choose customize it brings up the whole bundle for install. Thank you

What are you trying to reinstall?

My hard drive on my Mac Book Pro failed last week. I replaced the hard drive today and had to use my snow leopard disc that came with the computer to get teh thing going. I was running Mt Lion which I had purchased last year on the old dr

The hard drive on my Mac Book Pro failed last week. I just put a new Samsung SSD in this thing and had to load the Snow Leopard OS that came with the computer. I had Mt. Lion on the old drive that I had purchased last year but no boot disc made. I have made several attempts to get the Mt lion soft ware on the computer but the Apple store does not have it only mavericks but my Snow Leopard version is too old for it so I cant get it either. How do I get something to run the software that I had on the old drive?

Unfortunately I lost my life and am trying to rebuild. Isn't the technical era great.
Backup, backup, backup
As a minimum, use 3-2-1 (or even more)
3 copies of your data (original copy counts as 1)
2 different backup utilities/storage formats (protects from bugs in the software)
1 copy off-site (protects against theft, fire, and natural disaster)
More backup copies are even better.
Backup disks are cheap compared to the lost of personal data that does not exist anywhere else.

2nd disc that came with Mac Air

I can't believe that the MacAir is really working and quite effortlessly except that it took almost 12 hours to move everything wirelessly from my iBook to the MacAir. I don't want to go looking for trouble, but what is the 2nd disk for that came with the Mac Air?

Drn,
In case you're wondering what Xcode is-
http://developer.apple.com/tools/xcode/
To the majority of users, this program suite is dead HD space that can be better allocated to photos, music and movies. But it's a fantastic/core tool for the development community.

I cannot find the disc that came with my MAC OS 9 to install the classic

i want to download latest adobe reader and internet explorer and it is asking me to install Mac OS 9.1 or later Classic support but i don't have the disc anymore.
I have Mac OS X version 10.4.11
Pls help

You don't need Mac OS 9.1 for running Adobe Reader and Internet Explorer.
Get the latest Adobe Reader for 10.4.11 here: ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/reader/mac/9.x/9.4.0/en_US/AdbeRdr940_en_US_ppc.pk g.zip
Please do not install the Internet Explorer for Mac. It hasn't been updated for 7 years! Read more about it here: http://internet-explorer-for-mac.en.softonic.com/mac
I recommend using TenFourFox which makes Firefox available for 10.4.11 users:
http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox/

HT1338 I just purchased an iMac and an HP LaserJet M1217nfw printer. The iMac will not recognize the disc that came with the printer. What can I do? This is my first Mac and just might be my last. Installation has not been fun. I would appreciate any

I just purchase an iMac and an HP LaserJet M1217nfw printer. I could not install with the installation disk that was furnished by HP. This is my first Mac product and I'm just not sure what I'm doing...help! I don't know if it's a mountain lion, a tiger, or a dog! The box says OS X. I really need help. Thanks for your time.

What Mac operating system are you running on your iMac?
Are you certain they're compatible?
Have you checked with HP to see if there's a newer driver?
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&product=4 075472
In addition, I haven't loaded on any software with my last 3 printers. They just work without them, IMHO.
But a current driver would be necessary.

Just installed new HD on MacBook Pro mid 2009, screen is blank, what do I do to restore. I have restore discs that came with it originally, I believe they are SL

Don't know what to do to restore
Please help

Start the SL installation process. When you see on the display an menu bar on top, click on UTILITIES. From the drop down menu select Disk Utility. Choose Disk Utility>Erase and format the new internal HDD to Mac OS Extended (journaled). The continue the OSX installation.
Ciao.
After the OSX is installed, update SL to 10,68 via Software Update. Then you may reinstall Mavericks.
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I have a copy of Adobe Acrobat 8 standard that came with my computer a few years back.I just bought a new XI standard copy and installed it on my laptop.

I cant install my old copy on my desktop, because I tried too many installations
Now I want to install it on the desktop

This is an open forum, not Adobe support... you need Adobe staff to help with your activation count
Adobe contact information - http://helpx.adobe.com/contact.html
-Select your product and what you need help with
-Click on the blue box "Still need help? Contact us"

Can anyone help me plz. My ipad will not charge. I am using the cords that came with it and it still wont charge

Can anyone please help me. I have had my ipad2 for about 5 months and it has worked fine. I am now having issues charging it. I am using the cords that came with it and the outlet that I have used to charge it in the past, but when plugged in it is recconoigzed, but states not charging. I have made sure all my updates are current and they are. Does anyone have any suggestions or helful advice that my help. Thanks in advance.

Are you plugging it into a pc? If so it will not charge the iPad as there is not enough power try the back USB ports, may work.
If it isn't plugged into a pc and plugged into your socket could be faulty socket adapter.

I can't install the OS X that came with my MBP !

Hello,
I'm a new MacBook Pro user who has spent most of his life dealing with Windows OSs...And the thing is that I wanted to fully recover my MBP (Erase and Reinstall its OS) using the Mac OS installation DVD that came with it...
The thing is when I followed the simple steps you have mentioned in order to install a fresh copy of the OS media I got, it all goes well (i.e I held the ALT button until the Mac OS disk showed up and chose it, proceeding to language selection,) and when I get to the following step ( where the insatallation begins ) I get this error massege that says : " You can not install Mac OS X on this HD " ! Although I managed to Erase the HD completely ! What do I do to make it install ?!
Your help is invaluably appreciated, please repond to me ASAP, and thank you for your time

Are you sure it's the disc that came with that Mac? It should be gray, and the model and version (10.6.x) should be printed on it in very tiny type. It will only work on the same model and build period.
When you erased the internal HD, dis you specify the Mac OS Extended (Journaled) or, if you really need it, Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, journaled) Format?
Why are you doing this? Was there a problem? If so, what (that might provide a clue)?

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