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Is it possible to update OS off install discs you dont own?

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  • 29-09-2012 4:27pm
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    jose-fahartose
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭


    As in title, can you update the OS using someone else's install discs?

    I have a late 2007 Macbook with Leopard 10.5.8 installed. Im looking to wipe the drive and install Snow Leopard that i can get off a friend that has a slightly newer macbook.

    Will this work or are the licenses stuck to one computer? thanks in advance


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    Sad Professor
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    It will work with retail discs but not with install discs that come with the machine. They will only work with that particular model Mac.


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    Shakti
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    why would you want to? why don't you just update your macbook to SL 10.6.8 it's free and less hassle


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    Sad Professor
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    Shakti wrote: »
    why would you want to? why don't you just update your macbook to SL 10.6.8 it's free and less hassle

    Snow Leopard isn't a free download. You need an install disc.


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    Shakti
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    you already have it installed on your macbook 2007? so just update it, update is free.


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    Sad Professor
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    The OP only has Leopard installed.


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    Shakti
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    ah leopard! right, no snow


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    jose-fahartose
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭jose-fahartose


    Sad Professor wrote: »
    It will work with retail discs but not with install discs that come with the machine. They will only work with that particular model Mac.



    OK, cheers


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