Update fails to install

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Update fails to install

I had to replace my boot HDD due to physical failure. I've installed the new drive, and used the original discs that came with my computer (MacPro early 2008). It loaded OS 10.5. I am trying to update with v10.5.8. It downloads the file, then begins to update, but then fails and states "cannot verify package, please contact software manufacturer" or something like this, and then restarts. Tried it three times, every time exact same response.

I've purchased Mac OS 10.8 Snow Leopard, and want to install it, but can't seem to without having 10.6 on it first.

Mac Pro (Early 2008), Mac OS X (10.5.2), want to load 10.8

Posted on Dec 8, 2012 1:59 PM

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BGreg

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Dec 8, 2012 2:14 PM in response to mike22315

This is a nit, but you probably are wanting to install OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard? OS X 10.8 is Mountain Lion.

Are you downloading the OS X 10.5.8 combo update from here? You probably know to use Disk Utility to repair permissions before you apply the combo update, and then again after you apply it.

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