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Will this put a new copy on and solve my problem?
Not necessarily, especially since you "gave up with Tiger". If you had problems with the previous system then it's possible the startup disk needs repairs.
Check your startup disk for errors that may need repairing before upgrading to another Mac OS X.
Insert your install disk and Restart, holding down the "C" key until grey Apple appears.
Go to Installer menu and launch Disk Utility.
Select your HDD (manufacturer ID) in the left panel.
Select First Aid in the Main panel.
*(Check S.M.A.R.T Status of HDD at the bottom of right panel. It should say: Verified)*
Click Repair Disk on the bottom right.
If DU reports disk does not need repairs quit DU and restart.
If DU reports errors Repair again and again until DU reports disk is repaired.
When you are finished with DU, from the Menu Bar, select Utilities/Startup Manager.
Select your start up disk and click Restart
While you have the Disk Utility window open, look at the bottom of the window. Where you see Capacity and Available. *Make sure there is always 10% to 15% free disk space*
Make sure your Mac meets
Leopard's minimum requirements
Carolyn 🙂
