A while back, I installed windows over the OSX partition on purpose thinking I will never use osx again... Well I was wrong. However, I do not remember what version of OSX I had installed. So my question is what is the latest version the macbook can run? So I can order a install disk or make my own.
MODEL: A1181
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.16 GHz
RAM: 4 GB installed
MacBook, Other OS
Your early 2009 Macbook should be able to run Lion. However, you'll need Snow Leopard first to be able to download Lion from the Mac App Store.
You can get Snow Leopard install discs here:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
Hi. The 2.16 macbook you have is a 2007. The early 2009 is 2.13. You can upgrade to Snow Leopard. But to upgrade to Lion, you might want to check with the apple store. I am get in my searchs a yes you can and a no you can't The thing being that the newer operating systems are 64 bit and Lion has 32 bit. Your macbook is 32Bit.
Are you sure the Mac OS is not already on your drive? It is not possible to run Windows on a Mac without the Mac OS being there as well.
Go to Applications / Utilities / Disk Utility. When DU opens it will show, in the column on the left, the partitions on your hard drive.
Hi. You know he's right. you have to use bootcamp to install windows and bootcamp makes a partition to install on. I don't think you can install windows over the top of a mac OS without messing the whole thing up.So your mac OS may still be there, but needs repair. If you do not have the original install disk for your Macbook, you may need to purchase the Snow Leopard install disk just to get into utilities to check your drive.Have you tried the option key at start up?
I managed to get OSX back on the mac using a leopard disk but I cant update to Snow leopard... I even got a disk for that too. and it'll start to install and then say "Installation will continue after reboot" but then it does nothing. What do I do? I don't know what I am doing with macs. I am a PC guy
Hi. What version of snow leopard is it. 10.6.3, with the picture of a snow leopard on the front?You need the retail snow leopard disk to upgrade. You should also do all the updates for leopard before you try to install snow leopard.Set you internet connection and use apple software update.
I stand corrected. It does appear it is a 2007 Macbook. In Which case Snow Leopard is as afar as you can go.
Where did you get this Snow Leopard Disk from? What happens when you reboot?
What is the latest version of OSX can the A1181 macbook run?
