HT1561: How to restore your Apple software (Mac OS X v10.4 or earlier)

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Q: i have no discs, how can I restore o get the software?

I need to restore my computer, I have no idea where I have the disks, can I still restore?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.8), need to restore, no disc

Posted on Jul 4, 2013 6:23 PM

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Q: i have no discs, how can I restore o get the software?

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Jul 4, 2013 6:27 PM in response to jerryblink
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    Jul 4, 2013 6:27 PM in response to jerryblink

    No. You can purchase replacements from Apple:

     

    Apple Store Customer Service at 1-800-676-2775 or visit online Help for more information.

     

    To contact product and tech support: Apple - Support - Contact Apple Support.

    For Mac App Store: Apple - Support - Mac App Store.

    For iTunes: Apple - Support - iTunes.

     

    You can also order a Snow Leopard DVD and just upgrade from Leopard:

     

    Upgrading to Snow Leopard

     

    You can purchase Snow Leopard through the Apple Store: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store (U.S.). The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will be sent physical media by mail after placing your order.

     

    After you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store. Access to the App Store enables you to download Mountain Lion if your computer meets the requirements.

     

         Snow Leopard General Requirements

     

           1. Mac computer with an Intel processor

           2. 1GB of memory

           3. 5GB of available disk space

           4. DVD drive for installation

           5. Some features require a compatible Internet service provider;

               fees may apply.

           6. Some features require Apple’s iCloud services; fees and

               terms apply.