MacBook (Late 2007): Instruments are grayed out and content may not download in GarageBand after restoring from DVD

Issue or symptom

After restoring your operating system from the DVDs that came with your MacBook (13-inch Late 2007), you may notice that some instruments in the GarageBand Track Info window are grayed out. You may also notice that content may not download in the GarageBand Loop Browser when you click a grayed-out loop and select a Download Now option.

Solution

To address these issues, reinstall GarageBand from your DVD set using the following procedure:

  1. Insert Mac OS X Install Disc 1.
  2. Click Install Bundled Software Only.
  3. In the Installer window, click Continue.
  4. Click Continue to accept the Software License Agreement.
  5. Click Agree.
  6. Click Customize.
  7. Toggle the triangle next to Bundled Applications
  8. Select GarageBand and click Install.
  9. Continue installation and type in your password.
  10. After DVD1 ejects, locate and insert Mac OS X Install Disc 2. Garage Band will reinstall.
  11. When the Install Succeeded screen appears, click Close.
Published Date: Feb 20, 2012