HT3910: Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard: How to Erase and Install

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Q: Original OSX 10.5.6 and app dvd's (that came w/MBP) lost,and have recv'd replacement dvd from Apple. Once hard drive is erased and new OS w/dvd instl'd, how do I insure all applications bundle - that came with MBP - will reinstall?

Original OSX 10.5.6 and app dvd's (that came w/MBP) lost,and have recv'd replacement dvd from Apple. Once hard drive is erased and new OS w/dvd instl'd, how do I insure all applications bundle - that came with MBP - will reinstall?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.5)

Posted on Sep 18, 2012 11:17 AM

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  • by roam,Helpful

    roam roam Sep 18, 2012 5:16 PM in response to macnuubie
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    Sep 18, 2012 5:16 PM in response to macnuubie

    Your profile says you have 10.6, so why bother with the original 10.5 OS?

     

    But to your question, before you erase anything, make a backup of your data for safe keeping and restoration. Having an external hard drive for this purpose is most useful.