Snow Leopard 10.6.8 with latest AP Time Capsule..do I have to upgrade
Hi, I'm an old Apple addict but new to community..current issue: How to get AirPort Time Capsule (TC) to set up properly with Snow Leopard..tuyrns out AirPort Utility needs updating and I cannot see a Snow Leopard version which covers the latest TC..Do I have to uptate to e.g. Yosemite? What then about my old Palm Desktop data (probably not supported after Snow Leopard)? And, having a WiFi router as my modem, do I keep it on and run ethernet wire from TC via the router? Interference issues? Many thanks !
Before doing any installation restart OSX from your 10.6 Snow Leopard DVD and use Disk Utility to Both Repair The Disk and Repair the Permissions of your Macintosh HD.
Next remove your Snow Leopard DVD and restart your iMac into OSX.
Update to the latest version of OS X Snow Leopard by clicking the Apple icon and choose Software Update to install Snow Leopard v10.6.8, the latest version.
Use Time Machine to make a Full Backup of your Macintosh HD.
Shut down and restart into Windows by holding the Option key at the chime and selecting Windows.
Now use Windows Backup to make a Full Image Backup of your Windows Installation to a removable drive.
Shut Down and Boot back into OSX.
Open the Mac App Store from your Dock to buy and download Mountain Lion. Then follow the onscreen instructions to install it.
Upgrading your OSX to 10.8 should not effect the Windows Partition at all since you are only upgrading the Mac side. You should not have to run the Boot Camp Assitant 5 Utility in OSX at all.
Your Boot Camp 3.3 Windows Support Drivers et. al only effect your Windows installation and should continue to run fine after upgrading.
Which version of Windows do you already have installed on the existing Boot Camp Partition?
Is it 32 bit or 64 bit?
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Buswab wrote:
How can I upgrade the OS on my 5 year old MacBook Pro 17. It is currently running 10.4 (Tiger). I have an IMac 27 running Lion but have Snow leopard discs which came with the purchase. Can these be used to upgrade?
If they are the grey discs which came with the iMac, then they will be machine specific and will not work on the MBP anyway. You will need to purchase a retail copy of Snow Leopard from the Apple Store for about $29 and upgrade from that. I presume your MBP is Intel and not G4.
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I have tried rebooting, upgrading to the latest software upgrades to no avail.
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Next remove your Snow Leopard DVD and restart your iMac into OSX.
Update to the latest version of OS X Snow Leopard by clicking the Apple icon and choose Software Update to install Snow Leopard v10.6.8, the latest version.
Use Time Machine to make a Full Backup of your Macintosh HD.
Shut down and restart into Windows by holding the Option key at the chime and selecting Windows.
Now use Windows Backup to make a Full Image Backup of your Windows Installation to a removable drive.
Shut Down and Boot back into OSX.
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Thanks stephSnow Leopard is currently running on this MBP 15", late 2011 model, due to my need to run an old version of FileMaker.
A retail disk with 10.6.3 did not work, I restored my previous Snow Leopard install with Disk Utility.
However, it is not the shipped software and is not officially supported on this Mac. Therefore, your advice to troubleshoot Lion is the best option. -
Snow Leopard 10.6.2 takes a long time to run 'X11.app' (with system log)
Hello everyone, English is not my mother tongue so may not be exactly correct, sorry about that.
Background:
I have a MacBook White (13-inch, Mid 2009) that isn't unibody, and was running Leopard 10.5.
I did a clean installation and now Snow Leopard 10.6.2, with iLife, iWork, and many many apps.
I am the only one who will use the Mac and my user account is as the 'admin'.
I previously had a problem concerning X11 too:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2343732
*What I've done:*
(1) rename my HD to 'Michaels_Home' under 'Get Info' from Finder (I can't rename in Disk Utility though)
(2) press return (enter)
(3) change my home folder path to the '/Volumes/Michaels_Home/Users/Michael' (http://eshop.macsales.com/Reviews/Framework.cfm?page=Tips/relocate3/relocate3.ht ml)
(4) restart
(5) log in and open X11
(6) problem solved!!
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*BUT NOW* I have a problem after:
(1) log in as the root user, and use command +ditto -V xyz xyz+ to copy my home folder from '/Volumes/Michaels_Home/Users/Michael' to '/Users>Michael'
(2) change my home folder path to the '/Users/Michael' (http://eshop.macsales.com/Reviews/Framework.cfm?page=Tips/relocate3/relocate3.ht ml)
(3) use the Mac OS X Snow Leopard USD$29 disc to boot my Mac up
(4) delete the 'Michaels_Home' partition (I had 3 partitions: (1) Macintosh HD (2) Michaels_Home (3) Windows XP Professional)
(5) resize the 'Macintosh HD' partition
(6) boot from Macintosh HD
(7) find that there's a problem about X11
_The problem:_
it takes a *long time* for X11 to start.
When I try to open the 'X11.app', the X11 icon begins jumping on the Dock, but nothing happens.
Jumping and jumping... finally, it doesn't jump any more, with just the X11 icon on the dock.
What's more, there is no white dot under the icon, which means the app isn't running at the moment.
I right-clicked the icon, it shows me 'application not responding'.
So, I open the *Activity Monitor*, and I can see there are 3 apps related to X11 are running:
(1) X11
(2) X11.bin
(3) xauth
*At the moment now, if you would wait for about 1.5 min., X11 will open.*
Please see below for the system log (from 'FREEZING' to 'WORKING')
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Mar 1 00:42:10 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: X11.app: main(): argc=2
Mar 1 00:42:10 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: argv[0] = /Applications/Utilities/X11.app/Contents/MacOS/X11.bin
Mar 1 00:42:10 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: argv[1] = -psn0139298
Mar 1 00:42:10 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: Waiting for startup parameters via Mach IPC.
Mar 1 00:42:10 n219073058253 org.x.startx[335]: font_cache: Scanning user font directories to generate X11 font caches
Mar 1 00:42:10 n219073058253 org.x.startx[335]: font_cache: Updating FC cache
Mar 1 00:42:10 n219073058253 org.x.privileged_startx[344]: font_cache: Scanning system font directories to generate X11 font caches
Mar 1 00:42:10 n219073058253 defaults[370]: \nThe domain/default pair of (org.x.X11, dpi) does not exist
Mar 1 00:42:12 n219073058253 org.x.privileged_startx[344]: font_cache: Updating FC cache
Mar 1 00:42:13 n219073058253 org.x.startx[335]: font_cache: Done
Mar 1 00:42:14 n219073058253 org.x.privileged_startx[344]: font_cache: Done
Mar 1 00:42:31 n219073058253 org.x.startx[335]: xauth: timeout in locking authority file /Users/Michael/.serverauth.335
Mar 1 00:42:51 n219073058253 org.x.startx[335]: xauth: timeout in locking authority file /Users/Michael/.Xauthority
Mar 1 00:43:31: --- last message repeated 1 time ---
Mar 1 00:43:31 n219073058253 org.x.startx[335]: xauth: timeout in locking authority file /Users/Michael/.Xauthority
Mar 1 00:43:51: --- last message repeated 1 time ---
Mar 1 00:43:51 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: X11.app: Listening on socket for fd handoff: (4) /var/tmp/tmp.0.9OYerf
Mar 1 00:43:51 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: X11.app: Thread created for handoff. Returning success to tell caller to connect and push the fd.
Mar 1 00:43:51 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: X11.app: Received new $DISPLAY fd: 6 ... sleeping to allow xinitrc to catchup.
Mar 1 00:43:51 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: X11.app: dostart_x11server(): argc=6
Mar 1 00:43:51 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: argv[0] = /usr/X11/bin/X
Mar 1 00:43:51 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: argv[1] =
Mar 1 00:43:51 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: argv[2] = -nolisten
Mar 1 00:43:51 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: argv[3] = tcp
Mar 1 00:43:51 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: argv[4] = -auth
Mar 1 00:43:51 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: argv[5] = /Users/Michael/.serverauth.335
Mar 1 00:43:51 n219073058253 org.x.startx[335]: Xquartz: Handoff connection established (try 1 of 5) on fd 6, "/var/tmp/tmp.0.9OYerf". Sending message.
Mar 1 00:43:51 n219073058253 org.x.startx[335]: Xquartz: Message sent. Closing handoff fd.
Mar 1 00:43:51 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: Xquartz starting:
Mar 1 00:43:51 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: X.Org X Server 1.4.2-apple45
Mar 1 00:43:51 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: Build Date: 20090705
Mar 1 00:43:51 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: (EE) XKB: Couldn't open rules file /usr/X11/share/X11/xkb/rules/base
Mar 1 00:43:54: --- last message repeated 1 time ---
Mar 1 00:43:54 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: X11.app Handing off fd to server thread via DarwinListenOnOpenFD(6)
Mar 1 00:43:54 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: DarwinListenOnOpenFD: 6
Mar 1 00:43:54 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: Calling ListenOnOpenFD() for new fd: 6
Mar 1 00:43:54 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: X11.app: Launching /usr/X11/bin/xterm:
Mar 1 00:43:54 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: argv[0] = /bin/sh
Mar 1 00:43:54 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: argv[1] = -c
Mar 1 00:43:54 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: argv[2] = /usr/X11/bin/xterm
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I quit the X11:
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Mar 1 00:45:45 n219073058253 [0x0-0x22022].org.x.X11[327]: Quitting Xquartz...
Mar 1 00:45:45 n219073058253 org.x.startx[335]: /usr/X11/bin/xinit: connection to X server lost.
Mar 1 00:45:45 n219073058253 org.x.startx[335]: waiting for X server to shut down
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AFTER quitting X11, I can see something related X11 is stilling running:
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Mar 1 00:46:06 n219073058253 org.x.startx[335]: xauth: timeout in locking authority file /Users/Michael/.Xauthority
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So what actually causes this problem?
Thanks in advance!It turns out that there's something wrong about permissions.
Here's the fix:
(1) log in as the +root user+
(2) type +chown -R Michael:staff ~Michael+
(3) log out the +root user+
(4) log in your account
(5) done!
Hope this thread will help those who encounter the same problem as me! -
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Why does IPhoto completely lock up my Intel Core Duo ? IPhoto seems to work OK until I try to edit a phot, then get visual artifacts on the screen and computer is completely locked up after 8 hours.
Snow Leopard 10.6.8 with IPhoto 9.2.3.Create a new account (systempreferences -> accounts) make a new Library, import some shots and see if the problem is repeated there.
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I have a MacBook Pro 15" and my warranty just ran out! I partitioned my harddrive into two partitions, one with Snow Leopard and the other with microsoft.This morning I turned on my Macbook Pro and it will not boot into Snow Leopard. I shut it off took out the battery, reinstalled the battery. Then I put in the Snow Leopard CD and booted up to disk utility and The Snow Leopard partion would not show up?? I do see the microsoft partion.
I also rebooted holding down the shift key and still no Snow Leopard
Could you please tell me what I can do, what keys do I press on restart any advice to get Snow leopard back.
thank you.Have you restarted holding down the Opt key? That procedure should give you a gray screen with all of the partitions that exist. Then select the SL partition for boot. Also go to System Preferences and Startup Disk, unlock the lock and select the SL partition as the default boot partition, then relock.
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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. -
Using iMovie 7.1.4 on an iMac w/ Snow Leopard; HD video imported with a Firewire cable transfers fine, but audio arrives with major static; problem persists w/ different cameras & Firewire cables; source DV tape has no audfio static.
I forgot to write down my computer specs:
iMac 27 Mid 2011
2.7 GHz Intel Core i5
4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3
AMD Radeon HD 6770M 512 MB
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Is Snow Leopard 10.6 compatible with Final Cut Studio 7?
Currently running 10.5.8 and pondering an upgrade. I have to go from snow leopard to lion, and I'm wondering what i'll applications I'll have toIt is Final Cut Studio 3 or Final Cut Pro 7 and yes it woarks fine in snow or lion
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DRJKurt,
I have a question about that link....it said to change the name of the folder in the way you would change any folder....
There is where i am having the problem....I just got a mac and i am having windows withdraw...b/c i don't know how to do jack.......
When i have my finder window open and look under places i see the house icon with the (i assume) user's short name.....this will not let me rename this......Is there a reason why???
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Daniel -
I have Os Lion on my mac book pro, im not a fan of this because i cant run many games, i have the disk for snow leopard my machine came with but i get a error saying "unable to unmount disc" when i try erase my hard drive i just want OS SL back any help?
many thanks Carl.You must boot from another drive in order to erase the system drive.
Try starting up with Snow Leopard DVD inserted and C depress. That should get you booted from the DVD. Then start Disk Utitlity from DVD and erase the disk then you should be able to install Snow Leopard.
Remember that everything will be removed from the disk when you erase it and install Snow Leopard so backup first.
Allan -
when i want to install windows7 on my snow leopard(10.6.4) with boot camp assistant,said that you must update your mac,i do this and try to install windows7 again but i have this problem again?what can i do?
Graham Giles wrote:
Have you seen this type of problem before? I think it could be a serious issue for anyone in a similar position.
No; but then, I've not had occasion to use TDM. I've been using firerwire drives for over 10 years, both FW400 and FW800, with no issues except a bit of instability using a B&W G3 machine.
TDM should be safe. Using cautious, manual copying of files from the Target machine to the Host machine should not result in unexpected loss of files or damage to the Target drive's directories. It should behave exactly the same as if it were an external (to the Host) firewire drive.
• I don't suppose there is anything I can do to 'put back' lost items from a separate Time Machine drive which has an up to date backup on it.
There is probably a way to do that - seems to me that's one of the reasons for a Time Machine volume.
On the other hand, if the Time Machine volume is rigidly linked to the now-absent OS on the original drive, there may be no way to effectively access the files in the TM archive.
I know that using a cloned drive would work well in this instance.
I have no experience with Time Machine, so perhaps someone who has will chime in with suggestions.
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