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Q: Macbook pro 2005 software to use?

Hi, i've a MacBook Pro from 2005 (2,4 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo and 2GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM). I Don't know what is the best software to install. Can anybody help me pls?

Posted on Mar 16, 2013 5:54 AM

by Grant Bennet-Alder,Solvedanswer
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A:

You should install 10.6 from a full retail DVD, and update it to 10.6.8, including all security updates.

 

Then if you decide you want iCloud or other features in 10.7, the App Store is available and you can get 10.7 by download.

 

Your Mac MAY qualify to run 10.8. This document may tell you whether you Mac can run 10.8:

 

System requirements for OS X Mountain Lion

Posted on Mar 16, 2013 12:34 PM

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  • by edex67,Helpful

    edex67 edex67 Mar 16, 2013 7:35 AM in response to Picadrums
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    Mar 16, 2013 7:35 AM in response to Picadrums

    Well, the MBP wasn't released till 2006, so you don't have an '05 model.

    Go to >About this Mac, select "More Info" and post back here what it says next to "Model Identifier".

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    Picadrums Picadrums Mar 16, 2013 11:55 AM in response to edex67
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    Mar 16, 2013 11:55 AM in response to edex67

    Lol sorry ! the model is  MacBookPro3,1

  • by Grant Bennet-Alder,

    Grant Bennet-Alder Grant Bennet-Alder Mar 16, 2013 12:05 PM in response to Picadrums
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    Mar 16, 2013 12:05 PM in response to Picadrums
    MacBook Pro
    Date introduced

     

    Original Mac OS X included
    (see Tips 1 and 3)

    Later Mac OS X included
    (see Tip 1)

    Mac OS X Build(s)
    (see Tip 2)






    ...








    MacBook Pro (2.4/2.2 GHz)

    Jun 2007

    10.4.9

    10.4.10, 10.5

    		8Q1058, 8R4049, 9A581, 9A3129

    MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo)

    Oct 2006

    10.4.8

    -

    		8N1037, 8N1051, 8N1430
    MacBook Pro (17-inch)

    Apr 2006

    10.4.6

    -

    		8I2032
    MacBook Pro

    Feb 2006

    10.4.5

    10.4.6

    		8G1453, 8I1121

     

     

    It looks like it could RUN, but not boot from a 10.4 "Full Retail" DVD, or any "Full Retail" DVD later than that, probably NOT including 10.8.

     

    If you really want to use it, you should probably install 10.6. If you install an older version, be sure to disable JAVA (not javascript) in all your browsers.

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    Picadrums Picadrums Mar 16, 2013 12:27 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder
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    Mar 16, 2013 12:27 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

    Ok, my MB model is Macbook3.1 . Now i have he lastest version MountainLion, but obviously i have a ll bit problems. What version should i install? Then, i have to stop updating ,right?

  • by Grant Bennet-Alder,Solvedanswer

    Grant Bennet-Alder Grant Bennet-Alder Mar 16, 2013 12:34 PM in response to Picadrums
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    Mar 16, 2013 12:34 PM in response to Picadrums

    You should install 10.6 from a full retail DVD, and update it to 10.6.8, including all security updates.

     

    Then if you decide you want iCloud or other features in 10.7, the App Store is available and you can get 10.7 by download.

     

    Your Mac MAY qualify to run 10.8. This document may tell you whether you Mac can run 10.8:

     

    System requirements for OS X Mountain Lion