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Where can I download 10.5.8 OS X to wipe clean my laptop?

I need OS X disk for my laptop to wipe clean so I can reset admin password. I purchased 10.6 Snow Leopard and cannot upgrade because I do not know admin password on this laptop. I purchased used a while back.

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Apr 7, 2015 5:35 PM

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Apr 7, 2015 6:07 PM in response to mamaboy1961

Have you tried this with the 10.6 Install Disc?


1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc, then restart the computer while holding the C key.


2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Utilities from the Installer menu at the top of the screen. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)


Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access the Menubar at top.


1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc, then restart the computer while holding the C key.

2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Reset Password from the Installer menu at the top of the screen. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)

Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access Reset Password.

Where can I download 10.5.8 OS X to wipe clean my laptop?

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