OSX Restore Disc was stolen....

[dnbfiend2600]

And I bought the update disc of Snow Leopard. Question is....if I ever have to reformat the harddrive, can I use the SL update disc as the restore disc....if not, where can I get the discs that came with my Macbook.

 

[natewsmith]

How old is your Mac? If it's sort of new I'd call Apple Care and have them send you out a new set.

They are sending me out another set.

 

[Nermal]

The 10.6 retail DVD will install to a blank hard drive, but only includes the OS. You'll need the restore DVDs for iLife, etc.

 

[BeachChair]

I'm having sorta the same problem. Can't fix my GFs macbook because the install discs are gone. Is it really necessary to buy the full price retail DVD?

 

[BeachChair]

The 10.6 retail DVD will install to a blank hard drive, but only includes the OS. You'll need the restore DVDs for iLife, etc.

Is the 10.6 retail DVD the one that costs like 30-40 dollars?

 

[Bennieboy©]

the disc for snow leopard costs 29 dollars at the apple store, you might find it cheaper on ebay but isn't it cheap enough ?

 

[BeachChair]

the disc for snow leopard costs 29 dollars at the apple store, you might find it cheaper on ebay but isn't it cheap enough ?

Ok, just didn't think I could do a clean install with a "cheap" upgrade disc

 

[Bennieboy©]

The 10.6 retail DVD will install to a blank hard drive, but only includes the OS. You'll need the restore DVDs for iLife, etc.

Ok, just didn't think I could do a clean install with a "cheap" upgrade disc

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