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Error trying to re-install Mac OSX on Macbook Pro

Asked by CurtinProp in Apple Operating Systems, Apple Hardware

Tags: Macbook Pro, OSX, mac, operating system, install, error

I've recently formatted my MacBook Pro 15inch...

When I tried to re-install OSX using what I'm pretty sure are my factory discs I encounter an error...

"Mac OSX cannot be install on this computer - This software cannot be installed on this computer"

I can either restart (which repeats the process over again) or hit OK which leaves me stranded in the OSX installer.

Can anyone point me in the right direction and provide some possible solutions/causes for this problem. Up to now I've tried multiple OSX installer discs, all of which have presented me with the same error:

The details for the disc I'm using at the moment are:

Mac OSX install disc 1
Mac OS Version 10.5
AHT version 3A137
Disc Version 1.0
2Z691 - 6150 - A

My Macbook Pro details are below (to the best of my knowledge)

MacBook Pro 15 inch 2006
EMC No: 2101
Serial No: W86291NSVWY

Hope that helps
 
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