How to Install Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

Today I finally received my Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard DVD  in the mail. This update costs only $29 (from Apple’s website or store). This is my first time upgrading a Mac OS, and I found that I had a better experience upgrading on a Mac OS then I did with Windows. In this post I’ll show you just how easy it is to install Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.

Note: I didn’t back up my data with Time Machine before updating, but you should do that if you have important data on your hard drive.

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Install Guide

1. Close any apps you have open on your Mac.

2. Insert your Mac OS X Snow Leopard Install DVD.

3. A Window titled Mac OS X Install DVD should pop up. Click the Install Mac OS X icon in the top right.

4. As it says in the Window, to set up the installation of Snow Leopard click the Continue button.

5. Click Agree to agree to the license agreement.

6. This screen will tell you which hard drive Mac OS X Snow Leopard will be installed on. If you want to Customize what will be installed, you can click Customize and check/uncheck whatever you want. After you’ve done that click the Install button.

7.  A  window will pop up asking you to confirm that you want to install Mac OS X Snow Leopard on your hard drive. Click the Install button to confirm.

8. You will need to enter in your password to confirm your Mac OS X Snow Leopard installation. Enter in your password and click the OK button.

9. Mac OS X will now start installing. It will take about an hour or less for it to install. During the installation it will restart your computer one time.

10. Once Mac OS X is installed your Mac will restart and you should see the new Snow Leopard wallpaper, and a Thank You video. Congratulations, your Mac OS X Snow Leopard is installed. Enjoy the new update from Apple! Let us know your installation experience in the comments.