Q: Can't install Snow Leopard
I just bought a new iMac (2012). I have wiped the HD clean from my old iMac and want to reinstall SL to give the machine to my wife. When I get to the point in the reinstall process that asks me to select a drive I select the HD and I get a message that says "OS X cannot startup from this disk"
Any thoughts?????
iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
Posted on Dec 9, 2013 9:16 AM
by Paul_31,Solvedanswer
A couple of shots in the dark:
- Have you tried cleaning the disk and trying again?
- You could try installing in Safe Mode: restart holding down the shift key until you see the grey progres bar, input your admin password when prompted and let it boot. Try to do the install. Eject the DVD and restart as normal from the Apple menu after hopefully managing to do the install.
Posted on Dec 9, 2013 11:23 AM