Snow Leopard Software Possible?

I know someone who has a 2007 MacBook with the 10.4.11. It won't update anymore. So I am assuming that in order for it to update, you need to buy the new software. How would buying the Snow Leopard software and installing it affect the computer.
She mainly wants to have the MacApp Store and was wondering if buying the Snow Leopard would allow the computer to update and download the MacApp store. Can anyone tell me if it would insure the download of the MacApp store or what else it would download or update?

The App Store is part of 10.6.6 & up, which is a free upgrade for 10.6.0 & up.
You only need the...
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A
UNLESS, you/they want the ox set that includes iLife & iWork...
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MACBOX_SINGLE?mco=MTk0MjIxMDU
For safety, before the Install, make sure of the free space &...
"Try Disk Utility
1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc, then restart the computer while holding the C key.
2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Disk Utility from the Installer menu at top of the screen. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)
*Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access Disk Utility.*
3. Click the First Aid tab.
4. Select your Mac OS X volume.
5. Click Repair Disk, (not Repair Permissions). Disk Utility checks and repairs the disk."
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106214
Then try a Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at bootup), run Disk Utility in Applications>Utilities, then highlight your drive, click on Repair Permissions, reboot when it completes.
(Safe boot may stay on the gray radian for a long time, let it go, it's trying to repair the Hard Drive.)

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I just purchased Mac OSX Snow Leopard Software Version 10.6.3 before I install I would like to know if it will still keep my documents, etc? and not lose them?

I just purchased MAC OSX Snow Leopard Software update to Version 10.6.3. At present my MACBOOKPRO is Mac OS X Version 10.5.8. Since this is the first time I have purchased new software upgrade for my MACBOOKPRO I would like to know before installation if it will keep my documents, etc. intact or would it lose them? Appreciate any help?
Darci13

How to Install OS X Updates Successfully
A. Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions:
Boot from your current OS X Installer disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. Then select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu. After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the installer. Now restart normally.
If DU reports errors it cannot fix, then you will need Disk Warrior (4.0 for Tiger) and/or TechTool Pro (4.5.2 for Tiger) to repair the drive. If you don't have either of them or if neither of them can fix the drive, then you will need to reformat the drive and reinstall OS X.
B. Make a Bootable Backup Using Restore Option of Disk Utility:
Open Disk Utility from the Utilities folder.
Select the destination volume from the left side list.
Click on the Restore tab in the DU main window.
Check the box labeled Erase destination.
Select the destination volume from the left side list and drag it to the Destination entry field.
Select the source volume from the left side list and drag it to the Source entry field.
Double-check you got it right, then click on the Restore button.
Destination means the external backup drive. Source means the internal startup drive.
C. Important: Please read before installing:
If you have a FireWire hard drive connected, disconnect it before installing the update unless you will boot from this drive and install the update on it. Reconnect it and turn it back on after installation is complete and you've restarted.
You may experience unexpected results if you have installed third-party system software modifications, or if you have modified the operating system through other means. (This does not apply to normal application software installation.)
The installation process should not be interrupted. If a power outage or other interruption occurs during installation, use the standalone installer (see below) from Apple Downloads to update. While the installation is in progress do not use the computer.
D. To upgrade:
Purchase the Snow Leopard Retail DVD.
Boot From The OS X Installer Disc:
Insert OS X Installer Disc into the optical drive.
Restart the computer.
Immediately after the chime press and hold down the "C" key.
Release the key when the spinning gear below the dark gray Apple logo appears.
Wait for installer to finish loading.
E. If updating:
Download and install update(s)
Use Software Update, or
Download standalone updater(s).

How do I revert to Snow Leopard from Mountain Lion? I do not have the setup disk that came with my MacBook but I do have the Snow Leopard software.

I upgraded to Mountain Lion and very much regret this move. I cannot use Parallels or Bootcamp for Windows XP which I need for some of my 'older' accessories. How do I revert from Mountain Lion back to Snow Leopard? I have the Snow Leopard software but I do not have the original setup software disk that came with the MacBook (leant to a friend and never seen again).

If you do revert to Snow Leopard, be aware of this "feature" I used with my 2009 MacBook Pro:
When it had the original OS (Leopard, I believe) I set up Bootcamp with Windows XP. I also installed Parallels and use the Bootcamp partition for Windows XP within Parallels.
I then upgraded to Snow Leopard and all was fine.
I then upgraded to Lion and still my Bootcamp partition works for Windows XP and also for Parallels.
I have not upgraded to Mountain Lion so I cannot speak to whether or not the Bootcamp paritition of Windows XP will continue to work. If you do and it works, LET US KNOW!

Is Lion Compatible with snow leopard software games, other software?

Is Lion Compatible with snow leopard software games, other software?

There is a compatibility list here:
http://roaringapps.com/apps:table

HT201364 I have added the Snow Leopard software, so how do I download OS X

From my understanding, Adding the Snow Leopard Software would enable my computer to download OS X. Where/how can I do that?

First, you need to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 using Software Update.
Once that is done, you will have the App Store in the Apple Menu. Go there and download Mavericks.
However, you might want to check to see if your Mac is capable of running Mavericks. If it didn't have Snow Leopard already installed, it has a slim chance of being capable of running Mavericks.
In the Apple Menu, select About this Mac, then click More Info button.
In the Hardware section, look for "Model Identifier"
Yours needs to be at least MacbookPro3,1 or higher.

Is there anywhere I can buy the snow leopard software except for eBay or amazon? The apple retail store doesn't carry it anymore

Is there anywhere I can buy the snow leopard software except for eBay or amazon? The apple retail store doesn't carry it anymore

If you are biot in the US call your national Apple Helpline:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
If you're in the UK, use this number: 0871 508 4400
When you have installed it, run Software Update to download and install the latest updates for Snow Leopard.

Is it possible to use my snow leopard software for my macbook pro on an iMac or more iMacs?

Here is the reason why i'm asking this question that sounds silly to me in a way...... i got the 2011 15.4inches macbook pro 2 weeks ago ..... it came with the last snow leopard os x but since the lion was out and i was eligible for an upgrade i got it striaght away for free in the apple store and did not use the snow leopard.... now here is the situation.... i was talking to a friend last night and he told me to give him the CD for the OS x snow leopard that he wanted to upgrade his imac to that....but i told him that i did not think that would work because in most cases i know even in windows os these kind of CDs are protected and are made for that pc it is installed on but he kept on insisting it would work and telling me how experienced he is in using a mac for 7 years and what ever cd protection happened to only pc and not mac(the funny thing is that he said he has experience but has never tried it before) so to cut the long story short i told him that i would get back to him....... so here i am again today asking a question that might even prove my thoughts right.....
valuable community.....PLEASE IS IT POSSIBLE TO USE MY MACBOOK PRO OPERATING SYSTEM CD ON A FRIENDS IMAC? because i dont believe it is possible because if it was, no one will ever upgrade to any os in a mac... they will just look for oppotunities to get it from a friend or family who has one.... hope im not the only one thinking that this question is a silly one lol....... please i really need your answers to show this experienced mac user of 7 years since he told me that i can install my os on more macs.... how possible it that...i dont know...
Thanks in Advance for your replies

Hi Chris,
I'm guessing it's the "old" gray disc, which is usually hardware specific to your exact model. I'd keep it if I were you, you may want to install it.

MacBook Pro Snow Leopard Software Upgrade Help!

I recently upgraded to Yosenity, and noticed my computer lags a bit (spinning wheel thing). I downgraded back to Snow Leopard via cd. Now my iTunes will not read my iPhone and when I upgrade the software, it is stuck on that aura screen. What should I do if I want to stay in Snow Leopard?
I assume I need to upgrade to the latest Snow Leopard to get my iTunes working properly. I think I would want to download iTunes 11 after I update Snow Leopard. Is it possible that since the updates need the internet that Apple does not support Snow leopard upgrades anymore?

Ok so I solved it I think. I restarted my comp, hard restart and then only checked Snow Leopard and ITunes to be updated. Now that seems to be updating itself like normal.

Connecting to internet after installing snow leopard software

I just uploaded the new snow leopard mac os x v10.6 software and after my computer restarted it wouldn't connect to my wifi like it usually does. I'm able to get the connection and it says that there's full bars but my webpage says I am not connected. There's also an exclamation mark where the signal usually is. If anyone could help that would be great! Thank you

ER101 wrote:
I just uploaded the new snow leopard mac os x v10.6 software and after my computer restarted it wouldn't connect to my wifi like it usually does. I'm able to get the connection and it says that there's full bars but my webpage says I am not connected. There's also an exclamation mark where the signal usually is. If >anyone could help that would be great! Thank you
To get started, try these possible fixes:
1. Go System Preferences > Network > Location.
Edit location (whatever name you want).
Click + and then click done.
Try your wifi/browser.
2. Go Finder > Your HD > Library > Preferences > SystemConfiguration.
Move the SystemConfiguration folder to your Desktop for safekeeping.
Restart.
Try your wifi/browser.
3. Go Finder > Your HD > Library > Preferences > SystemConfiguration.
Move the SystemConfiguration folder to your Desktop for safe keeping.
Go System Preferences > Network > Delete all locations, and use Automatic.
Restart.
Try your wifi/browser.

Snow Leopard Software Update VERY slow

I'm running snow leopard 10.6.8 server and am having some very strange problems with my software updates.
I have all the settings set right (I believe) and I have made the adjustments to allow Lion clients to upgrade from it as well.
The problem I'm having is that when a client running either 10.6 or 10.7 is in the "checking for updates" portion of the update process it takes a very VERY long time to get the the next screen. The clients running 10.6 will show the bar going across at a snails pace for about 10-15 minutes then give the updates report showing my correct updates server at the top of the window.
The clients running 10.7 show the blue bar only going about 1/8-1/3 of the way in, then it stops, and sits there literally for hours before completing the check, then giving me the status and it also does show my correct update server.
I am connected through 1GB Ethernet from my clients to the server so that's not an issues and the speed is good when doing a file transfer. I can transfer 3GB to the server in less than 40 seconds, and pull that same 3GB back to the client in about 30 seconds. I can see and ping the update server. I can access the Xserve web site on my server... and the weird thing is it didn't always do this, it's only been the last month or so.
I have thought it might be a bad or corrupt OS so I reinstalled the OS and all services.
The clients are not managed by Microsoft AD & GP not by the apple servers.
As I said this used to be so much faster then using the apple servers in our organization, but now it's grossly slower then going out to the apple site.
Any help is appreciated.
Thank you, Mike

Asking for the server by IP does mean you're avoiding a DNS lookup.
It doesn't mean that the target OS X Server box won't avoid errors due to a DNS server or network error, nor that any parallel connections that might be initiated at the client or at the server won't encounter DNS errors or network errors; whatever is going on here, and whatever is triggered by the initial IP-based access.
One of the DNS translations that can arise - even when the client is specifying an IP address - is on the remote end of the connection, when that system performs what is called a reverse look-up; translating the client IP address to the client IP name. If there's a reverse translation arising and and if there's a DNS error or DNS timeout or a network error, then things will (still) be slow, even if the initial access was via IP.
If you're running a NAT'd private network, that means local DNS services are necessary and (at least to start with) no references to DNS servers off your NAT'd LAN.
If DNS services aren't quite right, the rest of the network stack gets flaky, and DNS errors look like delays, sluggist networks, and network errors.
There are most certainly other triggers for network slowness ranging from moisture in cables to WiFi interference to a truck that drove through the path of the WISP link, but DNS services are always a good potential culprit until proven otherwise.
Valid DNS services have become much like IP routing; a fundamental part of a modern IP network. This particularly as distributed security, certificate-based encryption, user authentication and access delegation become more and more important within the network environment.

Snow Leopard software update log

I have enclosed a capture of my Snow leopard update software update log found in the "Apple menu" "system preferences"
You will noticed that Itunes did not have a version and never updated on my system. Can any one tell me what the update called "MBP17" is ?

Is your MacBook Pro a 17" model. Is it probably just some hardware specific module making a verbose print in your log as you ran that slew of updates. Note that it precedes an SMC update, so it first 'reads' your particular hardware to make the correct SMC update and that print is just a relic of that event. That's my guess.

XDCAM inporting with Snow Leopard not possible?

I installed Snow Leopard on my Mac Pro. I'm going to buy a SONY PDW-F350 XDCAM professsional videocamera, but I know read on video-related forums that the transfer plugin that allows to ingest videoclips from an XDCAM-disk Final into Cut Pro does not work with Snow Leopard and that an update is not foreseen until March 2010. I can hardly put my whole business on hold until then. Does anyone know a solution?

sorry - you download the clip browser and final cut pro plug in from the Sony website, just enter Sony XDCam Clip Viewer or Final Cut Pro plug into the search engine to find.

Need to get Snow Leopard software- where can i get it?

I need to find the Snow Leopard update for my IMAC which is running on OSX 10.5.8. The stores no longer carry it. Any tips for a safe download? Thank you!!

There are no downloads of 10.6, but you can still find it online.
Matt

Recently installed Snow Leopard software and now my printer will not respond. Any suggestions?

I recently installed Snow Leopard. Now my printer will not respond. How do I troubleshoot that?

Start by telling readers the make&model of your printer, and what cabling you are using to connect it.
If you were connecting via AppleTalk, it is no longer supported, and you will need a different connection method. Readers can help you with that.
Some printers will need updated Drivers for Snow Leopard. Some printers need to be deleted and re-added.

Where can I buy the snow leopard software disc?

I'm trying to upgrade my MacBook Pro but in order to do that I have to install the Snow Leopard version. Now when I asked a worker at the Apple store where do I get this from, he told me to look online for the installation disc.. I can't find a the installatio disc. Please help me!

Not stupid.
5-license disk can be installed (and stay installed) on 5 separate systems at the same time.
1-user disk can be used to upgrade for the purpose of going to Lion or ML, then used to upgrade another because it is no longer actually installed on the system that is Lion or ML.
If you think you will ever need installed on two systems at the same time, remeber that Apple will eventually stop selling it for $19/$29 and your only source will be Amazon at $100+.
I bought a spare 5-user disk for the very "$100+ through Amazon" reason.

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