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jkevanii
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Q: Cannot install OS X Mavericks on Macintosh HD

Hi Guys,

I Cannot install OS X Mavericks on Macintosh HD,when i start installation,i get error massage"This disk cannot be used to start up your computer"and i cant select the Macintosh HD to stat installation.

currenty i have OS X snow leopard 10.6.8

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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Nov 23, 2013 12:14 AM

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Q: Cannot install OS X Mavericks on Macintosh HD

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  • by petermac87,

    petermac87 petermac87 Nov 23, 2013 12:25 AM in response to jkevanii
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    Nov 23, 2013 12:25 AM in response to jkevanii

    What are the specs of your Mac?  Go to Apple Logo top left About This Mac > More Info and post the Hardware overview here.

     

    Pete

  • by jkevanii,

    jkevanii jkevanii Nov 23, 2013 12:36 AM in response to petermac87
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    Nov 23, 2013 12:36 AM in response to petermac87

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  • by jkevanii,

    jkevanii jkevanii Nov 23, 2013 12:37 AM in response to jkevanii
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    Nov 23, 2013 12:37 AM in response to jkevanii

    Model Name:          MacBook Pro

      Model Identifier:          MacBookPro5,5

      Processor Name:          Intel Core 2 Duo

      Processor Speed:          2.26 GHz

      Number Of Processors:          1

      Total Number Of Cores:          2

      L2 Cache:          3 MB

      Memory:          5 GB

      Bus Speed:          1.07 GHz

      Boot ROM Version:          MBP55.00AC.B03

      SMC Version (system):          1.47f2

      Serial Number (system):          W8924UAC66D

      Hardware UUID:          9CF5E723-2D34-5B72-871C-4C1ACA107944

      Sudden Motion Sensor:

      State:          Enabled

  • by soulofmotion,

    soulofmotion soulofmotion Jun 21, 2014 4:38 PM in response to jkevanii
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    Jun 21, 2014 4:38 PM in response to jkevanii

    Did you ever get this issue solved? I am having the same problem, and just can't seem to find answers.