Install 10.6 on a new drive

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Install 10.6 on a new drive

Hi, so here's the story: I got my Macbook with Tiger (10.4), then upgraded it to Snow Leopard (10.6) and succesfully used it until my hard drive crashed. I didn't see that coming so I don't have a backup. I bought a new hard drive, placed it and launched the Snow Leopard installation disk, but after booting from it I get the message that I need version 10.5 or earlier to install from this disk.

Speaking legally, does that mean I should actually buy a new Leopard (10.5) install disk to get this to work? That would be crazy.

Posted on Jan 30, 2013 8:14 AM

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baltwo

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Jan 30, 2013 11:04 AM in response to kameile

Use the original disc that came with the machine. I suspect that your SL disc is an upgrade and not a full retail install disc. Alternatively, buy a new SL disc. What's crazy is operating a computer without a backup strategy.

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