So, my system is pretty messed up and I determined the only way to fix it is to re-install OS X, unfortunately I can't find my installation disks... I have no idea where they could be. I assume that OS X install disks all come paired with the computer or something? I borrowed a friends copy and when I tried and boot into it, it says that it can not be installed on my computer... I thought it may have just been his copy, so I tried another copy... Nothing. So what am I supposed to do? I don't have my disks and I can't boot from others.... Help?
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Lost Installation DVD's but really need to re-install... help???
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How old is your computer? I've heard that Apple will send out replacement disks for a small fee, but I don't know whether there's a 'time limit" on that service.
Give apple a call and see what they'll do. Since the current retail version of Mac OS X apparently doesn't isn't for the intel computers, I would think you should be able to get apple to replace your disks
As for trying to install off of disks that came with other peoples' computers....apple has set those disks to only install on a certain range of computers and that means you wont be able to install on your macbook
Do you know where I would be able to find a number to call? I've searched the site and can't really find what I 'think' I'm looking for...
Maybe it would help if you actually told us what country you live in?
If you're a US consumer, call 1-800-275-2273.
Otherwise, look here.
Unless you can find someone with the same model MacBook, which shouldn't be THAT hard. Then it should work fine.
Take it to the store and they will do it for you. I had mine back in Cali and needed them when I was in Boston. Took it to a local store and had no problem.