Q: I purchased used iMac that originally came with OS x 10.6.6 then upgraded to 10.8.2. I would like to do a clean system install but after inserting my 10.6.6 install disk I get a window stating I have Mac osx.app 23.1.1 HELP!
I purchased used iMac that originally came with OS x 10.6.6 then upgraded to 10.8.2. I would like to do a clean system install but after inserting my 10.6.6 install disk I get a window stating you can't use this version of the application "Install Mac OS X.app" with this version of OS X. You have "Install Mac OS X 23.1.1. These disks came with the computer. I am concerned that the previous owner could somehow access my information. When questioned about the difference in the system OS and the disk, the previous owner stated he updated throuth the Apple store to lion. Help!
Glenn
P.S. The computer is still under AppleCare.
iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)
Posted on Jan 15, 2013 9:27 AM
After contacting the previous owner, the original disks were sent with the computer
I know that is what the OP said; however, I don't know that I would trust a seller who does not do what he is supposed to do in the first place (wipe and reinstall the original system)? I would need to see the disks and call Apple to see exactly what build/version that Mac came with originally. Actually, I would do that before puchasing any used Mac because of the new licensing requirements. We are all basing our opinions on assumptions at this point except for this:
The buyer will not be able to reinstall the current ML OS since the license is tied to the seller. To comply with the license, the disk needs to be erased and SL installed. The buyer can then purchase their own license of Mountain Lion.
Posted on Jan 16, 2013 1:17 PM