currently running 10.5.8
Would like to reinstall OS X on my Macbook
CD's that came with the Mac are 10.3
when I try to install from cd I get
"Cannot install on this computer"
though the system was originally installed from these cd's
"Command + R" doesn't work on my computer
booting via cd (command c when rebooting) doesn't work
help!!!!
MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
You have to purchase 10.6 Snow Leopard from the Apple Store to upgrade your machine or use a Leopard DVD and use software update.
If you have a MacBook (whatever year it was build), Mac OS 10.3 is and will not working on it. MacBooks are equipped with Intel processors. 10.3 was an OS for PowerPC processors.
It's not clear on what model of Mac you're using, so it's almost impossible to guess at a solution.
booting via cd (command c when rebooting) doesn't work
The proper method would be to just hold down the "c" key, not the command and "c" keys.
Command + R" doesn't work on my computer
Will only work with Lion (10.7) or above.
Jodka wrote:
currently running 10.5.8
Would like to reinstall OS X on my Macbook
CD's that came with the Mac are 10.3...
You need to specify exactly which Mac you have (About this Mac in the Apple Menu) and what kind of CPU is installed. OS X 10.3 Panther was PowerPC (PPC) only. 10.5 Leopard could be installed on either Intel or PPC Macs but Leopard was the end of the line for PPC Macs. If those CD's really are the original install CD's, try holding down just the C key as you boot with the CD already in the drive. Also, 10.5 only came on CD's too, so if it's installed now on your Mac, do you have the CD's used to do that?
how to install 10.3 after 10.5 update
