Yilofall

Q: OS X can not be installed on this computer

What? OS X 5.8 is already on this computer. I want to upgrade, but am unable to even load 5.8 from it's disk.

 

Model Name:iMac
  Model Identifier:iMac7,1
  Processor Name:Intel Core 2 Duo
  Processor Speed:2 GHz
  Number Of Processors:1
  Total Number Of Cores:2
  L2 Cache:4 MB
  Memory:2 GB
  Bus Speed:800 MHz
  Boot ROM Version:IM71.007A.B03
  SMC Version (system):1.20f4

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Oct 23, 2013 9:51 PM

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Q: OS X can not be installed on this computer

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  • by Baby Boomer (USofA),

    Baby Boomer (USofA) Baby Boomer (USofA) Oct 24, 2013 9:39 AM in response to Yilofall
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    Oct 24, 2013 9:39 AM in response to Yilofall

    Are you trying to upgrade to Snow Leopard?  Where did you get the SL DVD from?  Prior to upgrading, make sure your comp is in tip top shape.

     

     

    Disconnect all devices from the computer then do the following:

     

    Boot up from your Snow Leopard Install DVD while holding down the "c" key.

    Select the language you wish to use, and then choose "Disk Utility" from the menu bar.

    Your HD should appear in a panel on the left hand side of the window which opens. Select it and then click on the "repair disk" button in the right hand section of the window.

    Once this process has been completed restart your computer and repair permissions directly from Disk Utility.

     

    If Disk Utility is unable to complete the repair, you will need to use a stronger 3rd party utility like DiskWarrior, Techtool PRO (not Deluxe) or Drive Genius.

     

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    Make sure the DVDs are not dirty, smudged and/or scratched.

    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2000 Mac doesn't start up from install disc

     


    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2801 Apple Computers: Troubleshooting the slot-loading SuperDrive

     

     

     

    *** Your drive may need cleaning.  Cleaning kits can be purchased from any store that sells CD/DVDs. ***

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  • by Yilofall,

    Yilofall Yilofall Oct 29, 2013 12:33 PM in response to Baby Boomer (USofA)
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    Oct 29, 2013 12:33 PM in response to Baby Boomer (USofA)

    I tried all of the above. First, I could not get to the disk utility, I got a rejection message and disk utility was gray.

     

    After spending many hours of trying I was finally able to do a fresh install of OS X 5.0 and then update to 5.8, but that made no difference. I was told I could not install OS X on this machine. When all else fails call your local Apple Store. They asked many questions and checked everything, then said they would send me a new OS X 6.0 install disk. Got it today. Bingo! It worked. I was able to install SO X 6.0 and update to the latest updates and now I am almost done updating to Mavericks.  Thank you for your time and wisdom.

    Blessings!

  • by Baby Boomer (USofA),

    Baby Boomer (USofA) Baby Boomer (USofA) Oct 29, 2013 1:17 PM in response to Yilofall
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    Oct 29, 2013 1:17 PM in response to Yilofall

    Thank you for the update!

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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