Q: macbook late 2008, re-installing issue

Hi,

I have a Late 2008 MacBook, 13 inch aluminum running OS X 10.9.5.

I would like to wipe the disk clean and re-install the software before I pass it on. I have tried inserting the disk that came with it but it will not run. I'm guessing this is because the OS X software has been updated and the disks are now obsolete. Can someone confirm this is the case and how I can get around this?

I have tried holding down the C key and the T key on separate occasions with the disk inserted and restarting.

I get to the language choice and click English, but then a little window appears saying MAC OS X cannot be installed on this computer.

Thanks in advance.

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Posted on Oct 1, 2014 11:08 AM

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Ralph Landry1 Oct 1, 2014 11:13 AM in response to NaughtyApple
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Oct 1, 2014 11:13 AM in response to NaughtyApple

You need to start the MacBook holding the C key so you boot to the DVD with the original Mac OS X installer. Then after going through the questions and answers part, you need to go to Utilities and select Disk Utility. Select the internal hard drive, usually named Macintosh HD.

After highlighting the HD, select either Erase or Partition from the buttons top center of the main window pane.

After erasing the hard drive, now you can select Install Mac OS X.
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NaughtyApple Oct 1, 2014 11:20 AM in response to Ralph Landry1
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Oct 1, 2014 11:20 AM in response to Ralph Landry1

Hi Thanks for replying.

As mentioned before I only get as far as choosing the language. I do not get to the part where I'm asked other questions, so I can not answer any questions.

Thanks.
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Ralph Landry1 Oct 1, 2014 11:23 AM in response to NaughtyApple
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Oct 1, 2014 11:23 AM in response to NaughtyApple

It should just ask for the language and then you are on the desktop for the DVD installer...go to Utilities on the menu bar, or if that does not show, go to Finder, Applications, Utilities and select Disk Utility.
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Ralph Landry1 Oct 1, 2014 11:29 AM in response to NaughtyApple
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Oct 1, 2014 11:29 AM in response to NaughtyApple

This is very long and detailed, and wordy, but it goes through what I have already said above:

How to erase and install Snow Leopard 10.6
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NaughtyApple Oct 1, 2014 12:16 PM in response to Ralph Landry1
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Oct 1, 2014 12:16 PM in response to Ralph Landry1

Thanks,

I'll give it a try!
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