HT1544: Installing Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

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lynywyny

Q: what os am I running and how can I update it?

Hi I am using an old (2010) mac and need to update to use icloud etc. It currently runs mobileme! How can i find out what os Im using and i go to the apple log and then about and it opens a text page I cannot understand!

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Posted on Sep 13, 2013 1:33 AM

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  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Sep 13, 2013 1:35 AM in response to lynywyny
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    Sep 13, 2013 1:35 AM in response to lynywyny

    From your menu bar top of your screen click the Apple menu icon 

     

    From the drop down menu click About This Mac.

     

    The OS X version is noted there.

  • by AnaMusic,

    AnaMusic AnaMusic Sep 13, 2013 1:38 AM in response to lynywyny
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    Sep 13, 2013 1:38 AM in response to lynywyny

    Click on the Apple icon.. Top left in Finder...

     

     > About this Mac > Version...what does it say?

     

     

    You have posted in the Leopard OS 10.5 Forum... If this is indeed your OS... Read on... If not... post back.

     

     

    The first step in Upgrading... is to Snow Leopard = OS X 10.6.x

     

    It is Not available as a download... It is a Paid Upgrade.

     

    Do this first...

     

    Check that your Mac meets the System Requirements for Snow Leopard...

     

    Snow Leopard Tech Specs

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575

     

    If so... Purchase a Snow Leopard Install Disc...

     

    http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard

     

     

    Other countries...

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57

     

     

    After the Successful Install, run Software Update to get the latest updates for Snow Leopard.

     

    Be sure to make a Backup of your Current System Before Upgrading...

     

     

    Next... Check that your Mac meets the Requirements for Mountain Lion.

     

    Upgrade to Mountain Lion

     

     

    With Regard to ML...  Check here for compatibility of 3rd party Software you may be using... Also note that Rosetta is no longer supported in Lion and Mountain Lion...

     

    http://roaringapps.com/apps:table

     

    You should also consider more RAM... Get the Maximum you can for your Mac...

     

    It is important to get the Correct and Matching RAM

     

    See Here  >  OWC RAM  >  http://www.macsales.com

     

    The above site also has videos on how to Install RAM should you need it...