Mac OS X can't be installed on this computer - strange error from boot - install of Snow Leopard

Question

I have an "Intel Core 2 Duo, 1GB RAM" Mac mini.

I am trying to install Mac OS X Snow Leopard. Currently the Mac mini is running Mac OS X Leopard v10.5.8.

While Installing Snow Leopard 10.6.4 from an original Apple install DVD, I got the following message.

From my previously asked question's answer, according to me, it is possible to install Snow Leopard on a Mac mini. What would be the trouble here?

Solution

It sounds like you are trying to use an SL DVD that came with another Mac. They often fail to install on Mac models different from the one they were shipped with.

You need to get a Snow Leopard Retail DVD.

Comments

[pisfire]

I have 80GB hdisk, I made 2 partition. 55+55. One is having Leopard & other is completely blank ( for Snow installation ). what should be done ?

[HikeMike]

Since you can repartition during installation, disk space is probably not the issue here.

[pisfire]

@DanielBeck - Once I click next after selecting language, I am getting above error displayed in image & I am not able to select any of the option. It means, all menu items are disabled. I am not able to open disk utility.

[pisfire]

Yess, I am trying to use SL DVD that came with another Mac.

[HikeMike]

@sugar And that's why the referenced part of answer can't be correct.

[HikeMike]

@sugar Problem solved. Get a retail DVD and it'll work just fine.