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karlakr8

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Apr 7, 2004
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I have just reinstalled Panther on my computer. I then wanted to upgrade it to the latest version 10.3.4 but the installer would keep on telling me my haddrive didn't meet the requirements for this installation. I had the latest version before reinstalling the whole system though.

Could it be that I have to go back and upgrade Panther step by step, i.e. install 10.3.2 then 10.3.3 and finally the latest one?

cheers
 
There was a thread about this a while ago. I think it was with an older mac though and they solved it by installing a Hard Drive update found at Apple.com. Try restarting the computer, repairing permissions, etc.

Good luck,
JOD8FY
 
yep, mine is quite an antique machine too. imac, g3. thanks i'll try it
 
Make sure you're trying to update straight to 10.3.4 from the combo update, not the regular update. If you're on dial-up, like I am, pull an overnighter on the Combo update, and save the package for reinstallation if necessary (something you should do by a force of habit).
 
o well, that might be it. i'll see wether my dial up connection will make it till the morning without hanging up...
 
Ok, I have the combo update pack now. And it still doesn't like it! I also tried the earlier versions, i.e. 10.3.2 and 10.3.3 but nothing of that would work. I have plenty of space on my harddrive. The error message is quite minimalistic too, it only says the harddrive wouldn't meet the requirements.
 
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