Chris, I didn't know that you were using the install DVD that came with a computer.
The OS X install DVDs that you get with a Mac will only install OS X on that specific model of Mac. If you want the full version, that can install on any Mac, you must go out and buy the retail version of OS X. That's why the disk from your Mini didn't work, but your retail disk does work. Bryan -----Original Message----- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Snyder Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 2:30 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Snow Leopard dvd Hi all, I put Leopard back on the laptop, and downloaded the firmware update as well as the upgrade to 10.5.8. I then tried the Snow leopard disc from my Mini, but I received the same message. So I went out and got the retail Snow Leopard disc, and it installed with no issue. The laptop is now working very well with one weird exception. Whenever I press shift-vo-space to do a mouse click, it brings up the menu bar. It is quite odd. Anyway, thanks for the help on the Snow Leopard issue. It feels much better to have it on the laptop. Since I primarily use quick nav, not having it was quite annoying. I think the differences between Leopard Voiceover and Snow Voiceover are extraordinary. Friendly, Chris On May 28, 2010, at 3:50 PM, Cameron wrote: > Hi. no problem. Keep us up to date on your issue. > > Cameron. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Snyder > Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 6:08 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Snow Leopard dvd > > Hi Cameron, > I believe you're probably right given the age of the computer. The > list of computers that needed firmware upgrades includes macbooks from > the time that one was manufactured. That's going to be the next thing > I try. Thanks very much for that information! > > Friendly, > Chris > > On May 28, 2010, at 2:38 PM, Cameron wrote: > >> Hi. again, I'd say check the firmware on the mac book to rule that >> out as > a >> cause. >> >> And you have installed sl with this disk on your other machine with >> no issues? >> >> Cameron. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Snyder >> Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 5:31 PM >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Snow Leopard dvd >> >> Hi Cameron and Sarah, >> Well, the people at the genius bar at my local Apple store, and the >> tech support people seemed to think that the disc should work as >> well. There > was >> something weird going on though. I can boot from the disc and choose > English >> as the language. When I click continue though, it comes up with a >> dialog that has a critical alert, and it says: "O S X can't be >> installed on this computer." Then there are options to restart or restore >> from backup. >> >> The first thing I tried was to upgrade Leopard 10.5.7 to 10.5.8. >> Oddly enough, the computer wouldn't allow me to make that upgrade. It >> said that the upgrade couldn't be installed on this computer. There >> was plenty of > room >> on the drive, the processor is a 2.2GHZ Intel core Duo, and there was >> a > gig >> of ram. So the techs suggested that I format the drive and do a fresh >> Snow Leopard install. Well, through tricking the disc into thinking I >> was going to restore from backup, I managed to access the disc >> utility, then I did a format of the 120GB main hard drive. When that >> was done, I tried again to install Snow Leopard, but I got the same error. >> It really is puzzling. >> >> Friendly, >> Chris >> >> On May 28, 2010, at 2:17 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: >> >>> That's what I'm thinking. you can take that install disk and install >>> it > on >> to any mac. so dunno why you are getting th eissue. Are you able to > remember >> the exact error message? >>> >>> Take care. >>> >>> S >>> On May 28, 2010, at 2:14 PM, Cameron wrote: >>> >>>> Hi. Hmmm. my understanding is that OS X is OS x, is OS x, except >>>> for >> the >>>> server edition. >>>> >>>> Because it's a mac book, could this be some sort of firmware issue? >>>> >>>> Cameron. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>> [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Snyder >>>> Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 5:05 PM >>>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: Snow Leopard dvd >>>> >>>> Hi guys, >>>> I'm hoping someone here can confirm my experience so that I know if >>>> I've made the correct conclusion. I got my paws on a laptop with >>>> Leopard on >> it. >>>> It meets all of the system requirements for Snow leopard, but when >>>> I put >> the >>>> Snow Leopard disc that I got with my Mac Mini in to try to put it >>>> on the laptop, it said "OS X can't be installed on this computer." >>>> My conclusion after experimenting with a few different settings and >> tricks >>>> is that it wouldn't install because the disc was meant for the >>>> mini. I suppose if I buy a retail copy of Snow Leopard, it will >>>> work without difficulty. Has anyone else had this experience or something >>>> similar? >>>> I hope you all have a great weekend. >>>> >>>> Friendly, >>>> Chris >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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