Snow leopard to mac os x maverick

Hi all, I recently upgraded snow leopard to mac os x maverick. This has slowed down my mac to almost stop. Is there any way I can downgrade back to Snow Leopard?

Insert the Mac OS X install DVD, restart with the C key held down, use the Disk Utility to erase the partition with Mavericks, and then either install Snow Leopard onto it or restore a backup.
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       2. Get a USB flash drive that is at least 8 GBs. Prep this flash drive as follows:
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    I need help need help installing snow leopard on mac mini 10.5.8 intel based so if u kno how pls message me thanks
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  • How can I install Mac OS X Snow Leopard on Mac OS X Tiger?

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    http://www.macmaps.com/usedrefurbished.html
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    I tried this after reading this article
    http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9137147/Upgrading_to_Apple_s_Snow_Leopard _OS_What_you_need_to_know.
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    If "sleep" has 0 next to it and the words "imposed by" or "prevented by ; The number next to the imposed by is the process ID causing the problem. Copy that number.
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    I had to erase my HD, I have Snow Leopard and Mountain Lion was added for an upgrade after that, now when I try to download the OS X, my HD looks like it going to take it, then it goes no where. And now what is showing up is OS X  Maverick for a download, which I didn't even know it existed until I had to down load.  I am wondering will I have redownload Snow Leopard or Mountain lion  before the OS X Maverick will download.
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             with your computer.  Insert the disc into the optical drive and restart the computer.
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             button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
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             size.)  Click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.  Set the number of
             partitions to one (1) from the Partitions drop down menu, click on Options button
             and select GUID, click on OK, then set the format type to MacOS Extended
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    Download and install Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1.

  • Snow leopard on Mac Pro late 2013

    Hi,
    I recently bought a Mac Pro (Late 2013 Model) that comes with Mavericks but i need to partition it with Snow Leopard for some old programs.
    I have the installation DVD of Snow Leopard but when i insert it, it's impossible to open.
    Please help me, Thank you

    SteCatta wrote:
    Hi,
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    Which older programs do you need to run?
    SteCatta wrote:
    Ty, but is there a way to have snow leopard on a partition or something similar?
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  • Gray logo after upgrading from Snow Leopard 10.6.8 to mavericks

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  • Can i go from Snow Leopard (10.6.8) to Mavericks on an old MacBook?

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  • HT201364 Snow Leopard wont let me download Maverick...

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