Why can't I install SL on my Late 2007 MBP?

[petrucci666]

I have a MBP Santa Rosa, 2.2 gHz 120 gb HDD and I want to install Snow Leopard on it but when attempting to install it, it gives me a message saying that Snow Leopard couldn't be installed on the machine.

Why is this?

Thanks

 

[ForthRightAfter]

is it an original DVD? or did you download?

 

[Surely]

I have the same MacBook, and I installed SL with no problems.

 

[Mike Macintosh]

is it an original DVD? or did you download?

I ask the same question.

 

[petrucci666]

is it an original DVD? or did you download?

It's an original

 

[Surely]

Try restarting your computer and then trying again.

 

[petrucci666]

Try restarting your computer and then trying again.

I restarted it twice already and I keep getting the same message.

 

[HLdan]

I restarted it twice already and I keep getting the same message.

Is this actually the retail dvd or did it come from another Mac?
2 more questions, what version of OS X is currently on your MBP and does your SL DVD say the word "Upgrade" or "Install DVD on it?

 

[petrucci666]

Is this actually the retail dvd or did it come from another Mac?
2 more questions, what version of OS X is currently on your MBP and does your SL DVD say the word "Upgrade" or "Install DVD on it?

It comes from another Mac since I purchased a 13" Unibody MBP in September, but I read that with those CD's you can do a clean install anyway. That's what I did with the new unibody I bought once I swapped out the stock HDD and RAM for something of a larger capacity. I'm guessing that's where the problem is but I just don't know why thre would be a problem

 

[Surely]

It comes from another Mac since I purchased a 13" Unibody MBP in September, but I read that with those CD's you can do a clean install anyway. That's what I did with the new unibody I bought once I swapped out the stock HDD and RAM for something of a larger capacity. I'm guessing that's where the problem is but I just don't know why thre would be a problem

There is your problem. If you want SL on your old MB, you have to buy a fresh copy of it.

The reason it won't work is because the disk that came with the MBP is specifically for the MBP.

Plus, if it actually were to work, what you are doing is against Apple's EULA. You are essentially pirating the software.

If you want SL on your MB, shell out the $30.

 

[HLdan]

It comes from another Mac since I purchased a 13" Unibody MBP in September, but I read that with those CD's you can do a clean install anyway. That's what I did with the new unibody I bought once I swapped out the stock HDD and RAM for something of a larger capacity. I'm guessing that's where the problem is but I just don't know why thre would be a problem

The install DVD's that come packaged with a Mac are machine specific. For example, if you have a new iMac with Snow Leopard preinstalled, the restore DVD that comes with it can't be used in a Macbook. Both Macs have to be the exact same model. You'll have to purchase a retail version of SL. Thankfully it's only $29 USD.

 

[petrucci666]

The install DVD's that come packaged with a Mac are machine specific. For example, if you have a new iMac with Snow Leopard preinstalled, the restore DVD that comes with it can't be used in a Macbook. Both Macs have to be the exact same model. You'll have to purchase a retail version of SL. Thankfully it's only $29 USD.

Oh ok, I didn't know that it was machine specified. Thanks for clarifying that!