Release the key when you see a small spinning gear appear below the dark gray Apple logo. After the chime press and hold down the 'C' key. Insert the disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. Personally I would not spend money or time on it but look for a refurbished model that suits both the current tech and your budget. Boot the computer using the Snow Leopard Installer Disc or the Disc 1 that came with your computer.
Step 5: Select additional software packages to install. Step 4: Select how you want to install Mac OS X. Step 2: Follow the onscreen instructions.
#APPLE SNOW LEOPARD INSTALL DISK MAC OS X#
Step 1: Insert the Mac OS X Install disc. Select Boot Mac OS X in verbose mode 64bit. Step 2: Follow the onscreen instructions. Select Boot Mac OS X from Mac OS X Install DVD. Some may consider that at 64 I'm somewhat obsolete myself. How do I reinstall OSX Leopard Step 1: Insert the Mac OS X Install disc. I'm sure others on this forum may have something to say on that topic. It will be quite a pain for the new owner to be able to upgrade to Lion if they wish as they will have to buy Snow Leopard first, install it, and then buy Lion and download and install it. They are enthusiasts, like vintage car owners who somehow manage to overcome the obstacles of running a "obsolete" device. I erased my disk and used the original installation disks that came with the computer to install the OS, which was Leopard at time of purchase. Having said that there are many people out there still using Snow Leopard and swear by it. We are now up to macOS 10.12.4 Lion is no longer supported by Apple, will not receive any security updates, will not run 64bit apps and will not run a web browser that will be capable or safe to access many sites. Vansuny 500GB USB 3.1 Portable External SSD, 430MB/s High-Speed USB C Mini Metal Portable External Solid State Drive for PC, Laptop, Phones.
#APPLE SNOW LEOPARD INSTALL DISK FULL VERSION#
If it is as you say (and you have not supplied the model number so not 100% sure) the early 2008 Mac Book the maximum OSX you can install is OSX 10.7 (Lion). Full Version in Sealed Retail Box Snow Leopard Version 10.6.3 will update to 10.6.8. Quit Disk Utility by pressing Command-Q on the keyboard Press the Continue button From the center of the window, select the Mac's hard drive Press the Install button OS X Snow Leopard may take a bit of time to install depending on the Mac's hardware. I think that is about USD $25.00 But with respect, I cannot see why you would bother, unless, you have a specific use for this device. Press the Erase button to format the Mac's hard drive Starting The Snow Leopard Installer.
You will have to buy the retail version of the installation disk from Apple.