Snow leapoard speed

i installed snow leopard onto my computer a week ago, hoping it would increase overall speed. What has happened is that my computer barely runs at all. my only guess as to why is that maybe my computer isn't powerful enough to run snow leopard. What can i do besides reinstall the discs that came with my computer (which i don't have anymore).

my only guess as to why is that maybe my computer isn't powerful enough to run snow leopard.
We can't really tell you if that's the case if you don't tell us what your computer's specs are. However, if you were running Leopard before, SL on the same hardware should be an improvement.
Chances are you've got something else wrong. Take a look at the [Mac OS X speed FAQ|http://www.index-site.com/Macosxspeed.html] for some tips.
What can i do besides reinstall the discs that came with my computer (which i don't have anymore).
Regardless of what you do, you need to get those disks replaced. They contain things that the retail SL disk does not, such as software that was bundled with your machine and the [Apple Hardware Test|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1509] boot system. Contact Apple, they'll replace the disks for a small fee.

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I had quicktime pro, I upgraded to snow leapoard and installed iLife and lost quicktime pro. How do I get it back. I tried re installing quicktime but it will not let me??

I had quicktime pro, I upgraded to snow leapoard and installed iLife and lost quicktime pro. How do I get it back. I tried re installing quicktime but it will not let me??

Mac OS X 10.6 includes QuickTime versions 10.0 and 7.6.3. The QuickTime 7 player will only be present if a QuickTime Pro key was present at the time of installation, or if specified as part of a custom install, or individually downloaded:
http://support.apple.com/kb/dl923
Snow Leopard update 10.6.4 included an update to 7.6.6 (if installed). You can install it from the above link even though it says for 10.6.3. It's the same version of QuickTime Player 7.6.6.
(Only QuickTime Player 7.6.3 or 7.6.6 can be updated to "Pro".)

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How do I install Snow Leapord it says that no applications will run it

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Cannot reinstall PSE6 with Snow Leapoard

Running Snow leopard and PSE6 on a 27” iMac. Things seemed to be working fine though I am not a frequent user. Last night I was uninstalling some applications and accidently uninstalled the Adobe updater. When I tried to check for updates with PSE6 it said I needed to do a reinstall to be able to run the updater. I uninstalled PSE6 and proceeded with a fresh install. The installer went for about five minutes and then ejected the disc and an error message poped up saying some shared components were installed but that PSE6 could not be installed. Any suggestions? I have read other post on issues with SL, but none seem to have my particular issue. Thanks.
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Let me rephrase and enhance it technically, so that other users can understand it better.
Actually inside the Library\Fonts\ folder inside Zig's machine there was an empty folder created having name of a font but it was not having any font file (.otf) inside it and PSE installer since it was able to locate the folder was giving error because it was seeing a folder created with a font name but there was no font file inside it. Also, ideally inside the Library\Fonts\ folder, the fonts should get installed directly without creating any directory for itself.
We removed the empty font folder from Zig's machine and PSE installer completed its flight successfully.
Hope this helps. Want to thank you Zig again for all the patience and calmness before and during the session. That really helps!!
Cheers,
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hi on a mac book pro intel core running snow leopard 10.6.6. Tried installing Gimpshop. Followed instructions and fired up X11 etc, but when I double click the Gimpshop icon, nothing happens. DFid a bit of research and discovered some library elements (fontconfig and iconv) need to be replaced. Trouble is I can't find these elements so can't replace them.I'm probably being stupid but can anyone talk me through how to do this in nice easy non techy language pls

I found your question here after searching for answers myself about the same thing. After a lot of struggle trying to install Gimpshop on Snow Leopard I finally figured this out. The library files you're looking for are located here: Option-click on the Gimpshop app to 'Show Package Contents'. Then go to Contents/Resources/lib - that's where the files should be installed/replaced. I'm assuming you got your library files from this post: "http://www.strayprocess.com/blog/gimpshop-snow-leopard"
The problem is that post was from 2009, and X11 has been updated since then. So the files that need to be replaced aren't named exactly the same thing. In the folder you will find aliases for "libfontconfig.1.dylib" and "libiconv.2.dylib". I'm not sure why aliases are used because the files they point to are in the same folder (oh well...). If you click 'Get Info' on these shortcuts, you will find they point to "libfontconfig.1.0.4.dylib" and "libiconv.2.3.0.dylib" respectively. Here's the best way to do this:
1) delete "libfontconfig.1.0.4.dylib" and "libiconv.2.3.0.dylib" from the lib folder
2) delete also the aliases "libfontconfig.1.dylib" and "libiconv.2.dylib"
3) add the two modified library files you downloaded "libfontconfig.1.dylib" and "libiconv.2.dylib"
Everything should work now - at least it does for me. Hope that helps!

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How to restore/reset Snow leapord(10.6.8) on macbook pro, no DVD

Hi,
I want to restore/reset Snow leopard (10.6.8) on MacBook pro to factory settings. I don't have installation DVD.
Reason for restoring/resetting, I purchased used MacBook pro. I never used MAC before, always used Windows.
I did not realize while purchasing it, I will need installation DVD. I want to clean up previous user setting and preferences. I am using MAC first time, so be on safe side want to get rid of, if any remote access to my MacBook, data sharing or anything like this.
I don't want to buy installation DVD from apple.
Is there a way to make bootable USB from current installation?
If I cannot make bootable USB, what settings/preferences I need to clean up for achieving my safety concern?
Please suggest me solution for above mentioned questions or any other solution.
Thanks.

TawtinTom wrote:
Is there a way to make bootable USB from current installation?
No.
On Linux that can be done, but not OS X, no program that I know of exists, but it would certainly be welcome, but Apple would likely sue them.
I did not realize while purchasing it, I will need installation DVD.
The original 10.6 machine specific disks should have came with the used machine, contact the original owner.
so be on safe side want to get rid of, if any remote access to my MacBook, data sharing or anything like this.
If I cannot make bootable USB, what settings/preferences I need to clean up for achieving my safety concern?
You will need to securely wipe the entire drive to accomplish this and you will need to boot from the 10.6 install disk.
Software can lie to you, so if it says one thing it still might be open and exposing you to intrusions.
I don't want to buy installation DVD from apple.
You'll need the 10.6.4-10.6.8 disk and if the machine originally came with 10.6.3 or later then you will need to contact Apple to get machine specific versions of the disks as those are not sold online, except if your lucky and find a used one for that exact model of Mac on eBay or something.
Intel Mac's that originally came with 10.4-10.6.2 from the factory can use the white 10.6.3 retail disks (sans free iLife), you can purchase from Apple or on Amazon.com or elsewhere.
If your interested in not installing malware, then don't use the illegal copies on P2P networks.
To find out what OS X version came with the machine, use the free MacTracker, also these links
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT1159#MacBook_Pro https://support.apple.com/kb/HT1349
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How do i go from lion back to snow leopard

I have a HP Officejet 8500 printer/scanner/fax and since I've upgraded to Lion OS X 10.7.5 I can no longer scan from my computer like I did previously. I don't know if it was a previous version of Lion or Snow Leopard. If I can downgrade from 10.7.5 to see if that will scan, that is my first choice. If not, I'd like to go back to Snow Leopard. I am using USB instead of wireless.

Akeen1 wrote:
HP Officejet 8500 printer/scanner/fax
Those models usually have custom drivers you need to install as it also includes software and the upgrade wiped it out.
Check the HP website and search for drivers for your model/OSX version and install it.
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I am unable to go beyond 15 minutes of Snow Leopard installation?

Mine Late 2009 Mac Book Air 13.3/2.13GHZ/2GB/128SSD. Came with Snow Leopard. But I migrated to the latest OS as they become available and was running
on Maveric until few days back
Form two weeks ago mine started to have lock up screen... Initially while I was on Safari three weeks ago.
Forced quit the screen but would not boot. On every attempt a single bleep at regular intervel. Tried all suggested Safe start, Command D , ect with no luck.
Left it for a day and pressed the start button the computer worked for until yesterday.
Yesterday on my attempt to install the latest updates from apple for the iWork & OS update for RAW files..Safari,the screen developed lock up.
Put in the Disk 2 of my Snow Leopard to run the Apple Hardware \Test by pressing "D" at the start.. Performed the extended test "No Trouble found" as suggested the restart went into that bleep at regular intervel...
Forced quit and when tried to start up the same single bleep at regular intervel....
Left it for 24 hours, started this evening it but the apple logo and a bar appeared below with filling upto third and switches it self off. This happened fro few times.
So I decided to connect my MacAir Superdrive and managed to put in my Snow Leopard Disk 1.. Start with "C"... It took after few attempt come up to the screen to select the language, agree apple's aggrement.then clicks in the superdrive with spinning and the bar reaches 28 minutes to go shuts down.
While in DIsk 1 went to see utility.. no error on the Mac HD.
I have tried thie few times and no further progress possible..
I have tried Command+Shift+P+R and attempted the install,failed after reaching third of the way with 28 minutes to go.
Can I some how get this working?
Regards

No,Mine was not shipped with USB OSX. I had two disks came with this computer.
I placed my order for the Mac BookAir in the second week of August 2009-The period when the OS Snow Leopard is to be released. My computer was dispatched in the 2nd Week of Sept 2009 and I was lucky the the Snow Leapoard was installed with 2 diskets in the box.
Is it possible if I sign into my account to download my Snow Leopard in a USB? How could I obtain OSX on a USB?
Regards

Trouble with Snow Leopard

I tried to update my macbook to Snow leopard and it keeps installing and then restarting and then immediatly installing again. Is there anything I can do or am I screwed?

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To get a copy of your free iLife off the 10.5 disks, run the bundled app installer or use Pacifist from CharlesSoft to extract them. Then Software update and they will be currently updated.
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I do NOT recommend a 10.4/10.5 era machine to be updated any further than 10.6.8, rather consider the machine in it's end of life stage and enjoy the superior 10.6 performance and your PPC based apps working (which won't in 10.7 or 10.8) and save up for buying a new machine in a year or two.
Apple is issuing updates to 10.6, anti-malware is installed in 10.6.8 as well, so enjoy the performance as it goes downhill past 10.7. on older machines.
About 45% of OS X users are on Snow Leopard and likely will remain so until their hardware dies because of many third party programs won't update their verions for 10.7 and later.

Sulky Macbook Snow Leopard Blues

Hi all
I have a problem with a Black MacBook 2.4ghz. 2.5mb ram
It was running very smoothly with Leopard, but I upgraded to snow leopard, first using the generic snow leopard installer DVD and then the updater, bringing it to 10.6.8.
Also then I ran software update to bring everything else up to date too (apart from iTunes.. i like cover flow so stick at iTunes 10)
Since then problems........ it boots, and 'appears' to be fine - I get to desktop etc fairly quickly (about 90 seconds.. much slower than Leopard was, but i can live with 90 seconds)
However once it is booted I am locked out - the track pad moves the cursor, but will not click for about 4 or 5 minutes ... then it starts working and I have a functioning Macbook as normal.
I have of course tried plugging a USB mouse into it too, and the same 4-5 minute wait happens,
Sometimes when it boots blue screen lasts about 4 or 5 mins and then it boots normally to desktop.. it seems like that 4 or 6 min period is a dead zone for it, either cos it's stuck in blue screen, or stuck on an unresponsive desk top.
Only other problem is it will not start from sleep .. close the lid on it and it's dead.. no amount of time will get it to wake up and no amount of key pressing will either.. I have to do an emergency restart and then wait for it to go through it's 4 or 5 minute wake up sulk again.
No eithernet ports work either - but that may or may not be connected .. I dont know if they did whenit had leopard on it as I never tried them - So I only have USB on it.
I've done all the basics - zapped the Pram, re set nvram, started up from DVD and ran repair disc and permissions
I'm at the stage of thinking I ought to wipe the HD and go back to Leopard but I would like to use snow leopard as there are some apps I want to use onit that wont run on basic leopard
Any help gratefully received
Blessings to all
Nick

Well what happened is this.
You upgraded from 10.5 to 10.6 on a very full boot hard drive, this has the unfortunate effect of writting 10.6 to the slower parts of the drive, the area that hasn't been used enough yet so the little bad bits haven't had a chance to be mapped off by the driver firmware.
Snow Leopard is the fastest OS X verison of 10.5, 10.7 and 10.8, however only if freshly installed or cloned (you'll see later)
So to resolve your issue, which I assume you want to keep any 10.5 installed software. (as a erase and install of 10.6 will wipe it off, also you may find out that 10.5 won't boot from the disk anymore since it's a outdated OS X version.)
Ok, this is what you do.
1: Copy your users folders of music, pictures, documents etc., to a regular external drive (no TimeMachine drives for now) disconnect so there isn't a mistake made.
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2: Next you run through this list of fixes as best as you think is necessary and fix all your software on the machine so it's working like a peach.
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3: Next you do this defragmentation User Tip, this will reduce your users files on the drive so your under 50% filled, then you reverse clone 10.6.8 back on, which will place all the files together and optimize your boot hard drive in the process.
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4: Lastly you pick through this User Tip how to speed the interface, use a tweaked browser and other tricks to get the maximum performance out of your lovely Snow Leopard.
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5: Don't consider going any further in the OS X verisons, your machine is rather dated for the Lions etc. and you'll have to buy much of all your software new versions as well as going without older PPC ones.
Snow Leopard has 25% market share still, it is getting updates and I expect it to do so for antoher couple of years at least.
OS X 10.4/10.5 need to upgrade, 10.6.8 ok still
However if you do want to erase and install Snow Leopard
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Using a MacBook Intelcore 2 Duo 2,2GHz (3,1)with 4GB RAM. I can`t install Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

Using a MacBook Intelcore 2 Duo 2,2GHz (3,1)with 4GB RAM. I can`t install Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard?? Need Help!

That machine requires the 10.6 white retail disks, gray or black machine specific ones from another Mac won't work.
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For a complete new install, do I have to install Leopard 1st, then Snow?

Ok, now Snow is out, I want to reinstall from scratch, do I have to install leopard 1st (my iMac came with it pre installed and have disks) or can I just use the Snow Leopard DVD to install from scratch
I have backed up what I want , ie iTunes, videos, docs, and want to do a brand new install from scratch.
cheers

Ok, so I can just do a complete fresh install of Snow, I'm not bothered about archive or anything, just a fresh copy of Snow, as if it came pre-installed from Apple factory.
I dont have a Time Machine backup yet, as I all I need for backup is iTunes Library, Videos, photos, everything else I'm not bothered about. So I take it can just manually copy these to my iMac after fresh install of Snow?
Also another question....I have a Intel iMac, bought Xmas 2007, spec wise It:
Model Identifier: iMac7,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 2 GB
Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Do you think Snow will speed up my system, as now its a "bit old". It was the lowest spec when I bought it in the range (added another 1Gb RAM) but it was my 1st Mac ever, and all I could afford
cheers

Will I lose my data if I uninstall and reinstall snow lepoard?

Will I lose my data if I uninstall and reinstall snow lepard?

carolyn0816 wrote:
Will I lose my data if I uninstall and reinstall snow lepard?
You should have your data backed up off the computer regardless because even though a OS X upgrade doesn't affect users files, something could go wrong and the only way to fix it would be to erase everything and reinstall from scratch.
And like Neil said, removing OS X itself involves erasing the entire drive or partition and that of course removes programs and files in the process as OS X manages everything.
If your having a problem, there is the #8 Reinstall Just OS X, and this doesn't really erase it, but overwrites the present copy with older one from the 10.6 disk, then you use Software Update under the Apple menu to get back to 10.6.8.
But you should grab a copy of your files off the machine first if possible, because you might be having drive issues.
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