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How do I restore my MBP running OSX 10.8.5 back to OSX 10.6.0 from DVD Install Disc?

I have recently purchase a Mac mini and have migrated the data on to it from time machine backup's, perfect. I am left with my old Mac book pro which I want to sell. It's currently running the latest OSX and I want to restore it to OSX 10.6.0 which is what it shipped with when I bought it (I have the OSX 10.6.0 DVD). I can't boot from the DVD (holding down 'C' from startup) and use the DVD to restore because the OS is an older version of the installed one.

Any idea's or advice would be welcome......😕

G5, Imac, G4, macbook pro, Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on Sep 30, 2013 3:15 AM

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Sep 30, 2013 8:36 AM in response to R C-R

Right

Frank Caggiano wrote:

If you bought SL DVD's to upgrade from Lion Leopard you can upgrade the system to SL after the Lion Leopard install is done if you want to sell it with SL on it.

Thanks for catching that.

regards

Griffo Author

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Oct 2, 2013 3:19 AM in response to Frank Caggiano

Thanks for your help, that's worked and the MBP is ready to sell! 🙂

I'm going to include the SL disc in the sale so the new owner can upgrade the MBP themselves if they wish.

Regards

How do I restore my MBP running OSX 10.8.5 back to OSX 10.6.0 from DVD Install Disc?