Cannot install OSX 10.4 (no valid error message) - why?

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Cannot install OSX 10.4 (no valid error message) - why?

Hi everybody. I've been trying to install Mac OS X 10.4 on this G4 Quicksilver, but it seems that it's impossible. When I boot from the CD, it tells me "Mac OS X 10.4 cannot be installed on this computer" and promptly tells me to restart. It doesn't really give a valid error message, not even in the install logs.

I've currently got Mac OS X 10.2.8 installed. Another issue may be the fact it's fitted with 1 GB RAM that runs on a different speed than the other 1 GB, but I doubt it. I really wonder why I can't seem to install the new system, since I seem to meet the requirements pretty easily.

Thanks for your help.

G4 Quicksilver, Mac OS X (10.2.x)

Posted on Nov 28, 2005 1:28 AM

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dirkcornelis Author

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Nov 28, 2005 2:07 AM in response to dirkcornelis

Update: I just went to check theh installation logs after another try, and I saw this:

Installation check failure. (null). This software cannot be installed on this computer...
System profiler[106] * -[NSBundle load]: Error loading code /System/Library/SystemProfiler/SPPrefPaneReporter.spreporter/Contents/MacOS/SPP refPaneReporter for bundle /System/Library/SystemProfiler/SPPrefPaneReporter.spreporter, error code 4 (link error code 4, error number 0 (Library not loaded: /System/Library/Frameworks/PreferencePanes.Framework/Versions/A/PreferencePanes
Referenced from: /System/Library/SystemProfiler/SPPrefPaneReporter.spreporter/Contents/MacOS/SPP refPaneReporter
Reason: image not found))

I guess that my installation disk might be faulty or damaged?

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Gulliver

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Nov 28, 2005 2:51 AM in response to dirkcornelis

Hi dirkcornelis,

first of all: WELCOME TO THE DISCUSSSIONS!

What kind of install disks do you use? Are this the retail full install DVD or did you buy it from eBay a similar source?

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gja

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Nov 29, 2005 4:51 PM in response to Gulliver

I bought Tiger install disks 2nd hand, and am getting error msg " Tiger cannot be installed on this computer" I have been using Panther and fit all the requirements - and am wondering what the problem is....? Firmware doesn't need updating.

Is the problem the install disks I bought?

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Gulliver

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Nov 30, 2005 10:45 AM in response to gja

Hi gja,

first of all: WELCOME TO THE DISCUSSIONS!

Most disk sets sold on eBay or similar sites are hardware specific software install disks. You CANNOT use hardware specific software install&restore disks that shipped with another computer. These simply do not contain the hardware drivers for any other computer model but the one they originally shipped with. You have to buy the retail full install DVD.

Besides this technical limitation it would also be ILLEGAL (unless you can guarantee and prove that the original owener completely erased it from his computer). Apple's Software License Agreement states in point 2:

2. Permitted License Uses and Restrictions. A. This License allows you to install and use one copy of the Apple Software on a single Apple-labeled computer at a time. This License does not allow the Apple Software to exist on more than one computer at a time,...

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Nov 30, 2005 11:40 AM in response to dirkcornelis

I agree with Gulliver's point of view.

If the error massage is not misled by the system, it means that Mac OS X 10.4 Installer disc is not properly treated.

Here is the latest Apple's Software License Agreement (EA0260)... http://www.apple.com/legal/sla/macosx104.html

The contents are all important and especially;

1. General
2. Permitted License Uses and Restrictions.
3. Transfer
NFR (Not for Resale) Copies:

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gja

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Dec 9, 2005 3:12 AM in response to Fumiaki Kawashima

Errr OK, looks like I'm at fault....sorry Steve

Thanks for this advice.......

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Dec 9, 2005 7:13 AM in response to gja

You are brave! I like your spirit.

Thank you.

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Dec 9, 2005 6:49 PM in response to Fumiaki Kawashima

gja
I think you learned the hard way.
But to pass on a little advice given to me in the past. "If your computer is important to you, don't skimp on the software. Money may be tight, but a computer not working is useless."

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