Mac OS X Install DVD

Hello!

I currently own a MacBook with 2G of RAM installed (Not sure if that is relevant but just in case) and it is running Mac OS X 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard). I was told once that I can reset it to factory settings and all if I just run the Install DVD again, however, for some reason it always says "Mac OS X Snow Leopard cannot be installed on this computer" I have also tried using the DVD by restarting the computer while holding the "alt/option" key but I get the same message. If anyone knows the answer to my problem, or has any ideas on what to try, please post!!!

Thanks in advance,
Piero

The dvd you have is a rebuild disk, and is not for that particular macbook. (it's also grey isn't it?)

Did you happen to buy it on ebay/craigslist/otherwise used?

Yea!

It is actually from my iMac, and it is in fact grey. I was not able to find a DVD that came with my MacBook.

Piero said:

Yea!

It is actually from my iMac, and it is in fact grey. I was not able to find a DVD that came with my MacBook.

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Yea, that won't work. You need either the one that came with the macbook, or a retail disk

See this thread.

http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/os...49-what-os-disk-do-i-need-brief-overview.html

Although this was a bit dissapointing to me, I appreciate all your help Mike!

Thanks,
Piero

I have an imac g3. I was running mac os x 10.3.9 and I accidently changed my start up disk to mac os 8.9. I opened start up disk and my mac os x start up disk is not avalible. Dose any one have any ideas how to get back to os x?

Mchammer said:

I have an imac g3. I was running mac os x 10.3.9 and I accidently changed my start up disk to mac os 8.9.

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Sorry...but there is no Mac OS 8.9.

But in any case...there's a control panel called "Startup Disk". If you have more than one OS version installed on your G3 iMac...open "Startup Disk"...then select OS 10.3.9.

- Nick