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enter a title. You can not post a blank message. Please type your message and try again. jamiekn Level 1 (4 points) iPad Q: Can't Install OS "This software cannot be installed on this computer" Alert Hi,I just found my OS discs so
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thought I would do a fresh install to clean my iMac up so I have this disk cannot be used to startup your computer el capitan formatted the hard drive in Mac OS Journaled format and tried to install the OS.It goes to the language screen but then on this version of macos 10.12 cannot be installed on this computer. the next step it says "Alert" "This software cannot be installed on this computer".This discs are the original grey ones I got with the iMac version 10.4.10.Why is my iMac stopping me from installed the OS?Appreciate any help.
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.4.10) Posted on Mar 17, 2013 3:14 AM I have this question too by stedman1,Solvedanswer stedman1 Level 9 (74,223 points) Apple Watch A: Your Mac will be compatible with OS 10.8, but you will have to install Snow Leopard (10.6) prior to purchasing Mountain Lion (10.8) Posted on Mar 17, 2013 4:43 AM See the answer in context Close Q: Can't Install OS "This software cannot be installed on this computer" Alert
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All replies Helpful answers by edex67, edex67 Mar 17, 2013 3:46 AM in response to jamiekn Level 4 (3,250 points) Mar 17, 2013 3:46 AM in response to jamiekn Are you absolutely sure these are the discs you got with this exact iMac? Do you have another install disc of a later OS you could try? Helpful (0) Reply options Link to this post by jamiekn, jamiekn Mar 17, 2013 3:50 AM in response to edex67 Level 1 (4 points) iPad Mar 17, 2013 3:50 AM in response to edex67 Hi Ed,I am not 100% sure as I lost them and found them in the mouse box yesterday. I've never had any other discs so can't see why they wouldn't be :SHow do I tell if they are the discs meant for my machine?Then if they are not how can I overcome this issue?Thanks! Helpful (0) Reply options Link to this post by edex67, edex67 Mar 17, 2013 4:26 AM in response to jamiekn Level 4 (3,250 points) Mar 17, 2013 4:26 AM in response to jamiekn How do I tell if they are the discs meant for my machine? By seeing if they can be installed. If they can't, they're not for your Mac.Then if they are not how can I overcome this issue?Depends on the model of Mac. Is it an iMac G5 or an
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