iMac 2006 Problem

[Wethornysloth]

A few days ago I deleted everything off my iMac running os 10. now, when it boots it goes to a few options such as install os ect. When I try and install the os it says there was a problem and to try again later. I think this is because this os is no longer on the app store. I try to make a bootable dvd, and it didn't work. I really need help with this.

Thanks!!

 

[Dave Braine]

Do you still have the original grey Install discs that came with your Mac? If not, your best bet is to buy the Snow Leopard disc from the Apple Store:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard

 

[Meister]

I'd also strongly suggest to install the OS from CD

 

[Antares]

Yeah, install from the DVD

 

[Wethornysloth]

Thanks everyone I got it figured out, now that I have my mac back im gonna make a dvd backup of lion! can someone tell me the right way to do it? im thinking going into dish utilities and burn it from there

 

[montgomeryr]

For copying Lion DVD I'm pretty sure you need a dual layer DVD.