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

  • 29-09-2012 03:27PM
    #1
    jose-fahartose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 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


Comments

  • #2
    Sad Professor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,714 ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    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.


  • #3
    Shakti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,153 ✭✭✭Shakti


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


  • #4
    Sad Professor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,714 ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    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.


  • #5
    Shakti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,153 ✭✭✭Shakti


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


  • #6
    Sad Professor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,714 ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    The OP only has Leopard installed.


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  • #7
    Shakti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,153 ✭✭✭Shakti


    ah leopard! right, no snow


  • #8
    jose-fahartose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 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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