Need system disks for MB061LL/A

Does Apple have system disks available for older products? My hard disk failed, I know how to replace it but I need system disks. Is there a third party that has them if not?

The Snow Leopard 10.6.x has recent available browsers, other software and still has support. The Leopard 10.5.8 is harder to keep running if you need Adobe Flash plugin for browsers, and current browsers are harder to find. I have three Macs (one is Intel-MacBook) that run 10.5.8, and only the MacBook can be upgraded.
The value in longer use of the computer is through having Snow Leopard (and its iLife applications - not included in the retail DVD for $20) and perhaps some new RAM chips installed to maximize the MacBook. Another thing with portable computers, is they tend to wear out their hard disk drives quicker than desktops.
However the original included install-restore disc sets that were machine specific to the build series year and model, have a very good to have 'hardware test' on the install disc, and also can be used to repair, reformat, and perform various disk utility actions, also to install the original version OS X and applications to stock. Those discs are part of the computer & should always be included with it.
Hopefully this helps.
Good luck & happy computing!

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In need of system disks for HD repair

The machine's been a little slow lately, so I randomly decided to "verify disk" in disk utility and got this response:
Verifying volume “Macintosh HD”
Checking HFS Plus volume.
Checking Extents Overflow file.
Checking Catalog file.
Checking multi-linked files.
Checking Catalog hierarchy.
Checking Extended Attributes file.
Checking volume bitmap.
Volume Bit Map needs minor repair
Checking volume information.
Invalid volume free block count
(It should be 1870686 instead of 1866823)
The volume Macintosh HD needs to be repaired.
Error: The underlying task reported failure on exit
Disk Utility stopped verifying “Macintosh HD” because the following error was encountered:
The underlying task reported failure on exit
1 HFS volume checked
Volume needs repair
I realize that I need to repair the disk from another volume. I purchased this computer 2 years ago from a private seller, and do not have the original system disks. Do I need OS 10.3 to do this since Tiger is only an upgrade? Do I need just the DVD or what? And where can I obtain these disks? Should I just head straight to DiskWarrior instead? Thanks
-mJ

What are the capabilities of the retail disks? Am I able to do a clean install from them if necessary, or would I need disks with my specific build number for that? Some people on craigslist are selling the retail disks for 10.4, but I believe its just the DVD. Ideally I know I should have both disks, but in this event can I be able to buy only the one I need? The only disks that I see sold privately are build-specific sets....just seems a little much to spend 300 bucks for the Tiger box just for volume repair. Just making sure before any purchases. Thanks
-mJ
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Is it possible to get a system disk for my old iMac without the receipt?

I use an iMac at work and it's really slowing down. (10 minutes at least to open any application) I have 3 GB of ram and use only a quarter of my hard drive space. I've looked everywhere for the startup disk to no avail. I've used TechTool Deluxe and it says that the directory needs repair. When I used DiskUtitlity last, it says that the hard drive needs repair and to restart with the system disk and use Disk Repair. If anyone has any thoughts on this matter, I'm all ears.

No receipt is needed assuming they are still available for your vintage machine. All you need is a credit card and the machine's serial number. Then call AppleCare and if they are available they will ship a replacement set for a nominal cost.

Do I need specific disks for specific drive?

Hello everyone,
While trying to reinstall a system software, do I need to use the specific disks which came with the computer?
I've been online trying to help a friend in Africa with her MacBook. She's lost her hard drive once and was able to reinstall the system from a friends system disks onto a newly formatted hard drive. She is now having hard drive issues and needs to do a clean reinstall but is unable to use the disks she currently has. Does she need her friends disks?
Are Mac OS disks specific for each drive and encrypted as such? I thought so, but since I have all my disks, I've never run into this problem before.
Any thoughts? Thanks.

Kappy wrote:
Yes, the discs that come with a Mac are specific to that model and cannot be used on a different Mac model. You need the original discs that came with the computer. Otherwise you can use the retail Leopard installer discs.
That's not quite true. While it's possible that the provided disks ship without various drivers, I've found that the limitation is simply a software one -- all the drivers are included, but the installer itself will refuse to run on a machine that's not of the same family. I've successfully used MacBook restore disks to restore a MacBook Pro with no trouble whatsoever. Heck, the first time I installed Tiger it was from a friend's PowerBook restore CD, onto my iBook via target disk mode.
That said, it's probably safest if you use the correct disks, or just use a retail install disk.

I need System 7 for use on my Color Classic?

Hello Apple Community -
I've fired up my old Macintosh Color Classic and it has the hard drive but has been completely wiped down to the bones. I need to find the ENTIRE collection of System 7 image files to stick on floppies that my Color Classic can directly boot into.
I've seen a whole bunch, but the only issue is they have to be mounted while already inside the operating system. I need image files I can somehow put onto a floppy and make it so my Color Classic will directly boot into them.
Cheers,
~Nick

Hi Nick,
>After I replace the hard drive with another one, can I boot up using the Network Access Disk and from there format the drive and install 7.5.3?
It depends on whether the SCSI hard drive has an appropriate basic formatting or not. If yes, you should be able to boot from the Network Access floppy and initialise the hard disk via the Erase Disk command under the Special menu. If not, you would need a disk tools floppy with a suitable formatting utility.
Apple HD SC Setup 7.3.5 is a formatting utility for hard drives with an Apple logo (that have not been reformatted by a third-party application). For other hard drives, a third-party program (such as Lido 7.5.6) would be needed.
http://www.info.apple.com/support/oldersoftwarelist.html#util
It is possible to modify a Network Access floppy to hold a small utility like Apple HD SC Setup 7.3.5. However, this would normally require access to a fully working old (approx. 1991-1997) Macintosh computer.
>Is there a Windows program I can use to properly put these on the floppies as I don't have access to an actual Classic OS?
You would need a Windows program (something like TransMac) that can handle Mac floppies (1.44 MB) on a PC. Download all nineteen files in the MacBinary (.bin) format. Keep the files as they are. Do not attempt to decode or decompress anything on the PC. Copy the files one at a time onto Mac-(re)formatted 1.44 MB HD diskettes. Then move the floppies to the Color Classic (once it has a temporary operating system).
On the Color Classic, place the nineteen files in a common folder. Now, use StuffIt Expander to decode the MacBinary (.bin). Do this by dragging each transferred file onto the StuffIt Expander icon, or by opening each file from inside the StuffIt Expander utility. If you do not have a proper version of StuffIt Expander for the old Mac, you may want to try this:
Download the MACDISK.EXE file from the following web page onto a PC (capable of running a DOS program).
http://rrzs42.uni-regensburg.de/Macintosh/files/macftp.html
Next, prepare an empty PC-formatted 1.44 MB HD floppy via the FORMAT A: command under DOS or the "full" formatting option under Windows. Do this even if the floppy had been formatted earlier.
Run the MACDISK.EXE (DOS) program on the PC. Follow the instructions on screen. The result will be a Mac-formatted (sic!) floppy complete with a ready-to-use StuffIt Expander 4.0.1 installer for Macintosh.
Jan

HT1752 Seeking a copy of the boot system disk for Macintosh 512k..

I recently acquired a Macintosh 512k at an estate sales, minus the boot system disks..I'd need someone to make a copy of, or if you have a spare copy, I'll pay you for it.. Thanks~ Vern

Hi,
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/printpage/How-to-Generate-Floppy-Disks-for-Old-Ma cintosh-Computers/1713
http://rescuemyclassicmac.com/buyadisk/buyadisk.html
http://earlymacintosh.org/disk_images.html

I need installation disk for p6-2327c my hard drive is broken I have to replaced

My computer doesn't work any more just shows "ERROR: NO BOOT DISK HAS BEEN DETECTED OR THE DISK HAS FAILED"I'm guess the hard drive is broken in that case once I replaced it I will needed the installation disk which HP does'nt support any more since my computer is just 3 years old only

Hi: Here is the support and driver page for your PC. Select the W8 operating system, and the last item on the page is a link to order recover media. http://h22207.www2.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-pavilion-p6-2300-desktop-pc-series/5295969/model/5296962 If for some reason that link doesn't work (some forum members report that it doesn't on some models), then you can call HP at this number and see if you can order the disks by phone... 1-(800)-474-6836 If HP no longer sells recovery disks for your PC, you can order a set from this non-HP vendor. http://www.computersurgeons.com/p-23882-windows-8-64-bit-12na3rr8601-supp-v2-recovery-kit-d2v50av-for-hp-pavilion-desktop-pc-model-number-p6-2327c.aspx

Need new disk for 2011 Mac Mini i5 with Radeon 6630M

I need a new disk for 2011 Mac Mini i5 with Radeon 6630M
Will this fit?
Western Digital 2.5 inch Scorpio Black 750GB 7200rpm SATA 16MB Internal Hard Drive WD7500BPKT
Will I need special screwdrivers or tools?

Wow, I worked on my MacMini after watching the video.
But BEWARE!
That OWC video misses a crucial step! (I emailed them)
My MacMini had a bit of "invisible" black tape holding the disk connector to the disk, very hard to see. When I pulled off the connector, it came apart !
That bit of tape must be something Apple added, or some manufacturers added, but it really messed me up. I had to send my MacMini off to be repaired, at a cost about $200 including parts and labour.

Need Startup Disk for OS X

Where can I get a replacement Startup Disk for OS X? I have an ancient iMac running OS X version 10.6.8. When I try to verify disk using the disk utility i get a message that my disk is corrupt and needs to be repaired by booting from the startup disks. Unfortunately the OS was already installed on my computer and I do not have any startup disks. Can I find them anywhere? I appreciate your time and suggestions.

You already did the Verify. Now you need to repair.
Hold down the C key while booting from your install disc.
Insert your install disk and Restart, holding down the "C" key until grey Apple appears.
Go to Installer menu and launch Disk Utility.
(In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first from the installer menu)
Select your HDD (manufacturer ID) in the left panel.
Select First Aid in the Main panel.
(Check S.M.A.R.T Status of HDD at the bottom of right panel. It should say: Verified)
Click Repair Disk on the bottom right.
If DU reports disk does not need repairs quit DU and restart.
If DU reports errors Repair again and again until DU reports disk is repaired.
When you are finished with DU, from the Menu Bar, select Utilities/Startup Manager.
Select your startup disk and click Restart

Problem burning backup system disk for 10.6

Finally appreciating the safety added by burning backups of my 10.6 system disks, I created a 7.6gb disk image on my desktop. I don't have Toast Titanium to span the data, so I used Slices to cut it into two files, letting each part fit a standard DVD.
Now, though, Disk Utility won't burn either of them to a DVD.
What am I missing in order to create backup 10.6 disks?
Thanks,
CB

In the line "DVD-Write: -R, -R DL, -RW, +R, +R DL, +RW" the "DL" stands for double layer, so yes, you can burn (write to) DVD-R DL & DVD+R DL disks. Essentially all "SuperDrives" can.
Just FYI, the "DAO" stands for "disk at once," which means you can't burn a DVD & leave it "open" to write anything else to it later. "TAO" stands for "track at once" which means (for CD's only) you can write more than one volume to one CD, until you "close" it with a DAO write.
For DVD's, the closest you can come to TAO is to use -RW or +RW discs, which can be erased -- but the Superdrive doesn't support rewritable DL discs -- I'm not even sure such things exist.
The nomenclature is arcane, so don't feel like the only one who is oblivious to its meaning. It took me a long time to figure this out.
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Removing raid1 from system disk for Safe Boot & OS upgrade?

I have my system on raid1 and so I can't boot to Safe Mode for OS upgrade.
I'd like to hear opinions & experience about this.
1) Is it possible to
a) delete raid1 in Disk Utility
b) Safe Boot to one of the disks from raid1
c) Upgrade OS
d) rebuild raid1 with upgraded OS
2) Is Safe Boot still good idea for upgrading OS in Leopard?
3) Is deleting & rebuilding raid1 for OS upgrade worth for all the hassle needed?

Sorry, I put this post in the wrong place!

I need recovery disks for an HP Pavilion dv5-2077cl

I have a HP Pavilion dv5-2077cl
Serial# [removed for privacy]
PRODUCT# WQ799UA3aba
i NEED w7 RESTORE DISKS AND DO NOT KNOW IF i HAVE A 32 OR 64 BIT SYSTEM,
Help

Hi,
According to your notebooks Specifications, it comes with a 64bit version of Windows.
You can order a replacement set of Recovery Discs using the link below.
Order HP Recovery Discs.
If you have any problem with this link, order them directly from HP.
If you live in the US, contact HP Here.
If you are in another part of the world, start Here.
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I need boot disk for Mac mini

I accidentally must have formatted my hdd while trying it partition for win 7. Now I need a boot disk. How do I get it up and running again?

Hello,
If you don't know the model, find the Serial# & use it on one of these sites, but don't post the Serial# here...
http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html
http://www.appleserialnumberinfo.com/Desktop/index.php
How to find the serial number of your Apple hardware product...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1349

How/where can I get an operating system disk for 2007mid iMac that I installed new hard drive on

I installed a new hard drive in my iMac 2007mid .Adventurous..
I am told I need the operating system now. I am behind a few upgrades due to needing the new hard drive..
suggestions please?

You can install from any full/retail installer DVD. If you have no discs, then you can purchase replacement discs from Apple:
Apple Store Customer Service at 1-800-676-2775 or visit online Help for more information.
To contact product and tech support: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes
international calling numbers..
You can also purchase a retail Snow Leopard DVD:
You can purchase Snow Leopard through the Apple Store: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store (U.S.). The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will be sent physical media by mail after placing your order.
After you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store.

Need OS disk for macbook pro mid 2010

The hardest part of holding on is letting go. This is how I feel about my MacBook pro mid 2010 edition. I have been having issues with it so I neglected it for some time. I put in a new hard drive and then installed Yosemite. It runs a little slow but works great for Netflix and other non required uses. The problem I am having is that the processor pegs at 100% randomly. I don't see anything under the monitor using the cpu so I am wondering if I have a hardware issue. When I hold down the D key at bootup I thought it would start diagnostics but it doesn't. My research tells me I need to install the original os but I can't find the disk.
Thoughts?

Niel,
See if you can help this person: MacBook Pro late 2011 won't start up.

Need system disks for MB061LL/A

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