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Q: how can I upgrade my Mac.  I have Mac OS X version 10.4.11

how can I upgrade my Mac.  I have Mac OS X version 10.4.11

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Nov 20, 2015 12:28 PM

by Niel,Solvedanswer
Niel Niel
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Connect an external hard drive, and then either set up Time Machine, create a bootable clone with a product such as the Disk Utility, Carbon Copy Cloner, or SuperDuper, or drag-copy individual files and folders to it. The last method cannot be used to back up the entire OS.

 

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Posted on Nov 20, 2015 1:50 PM

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Q: how can I upgrade my Mac.  I have Mac OS X version 10.4.11

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  • by BDAqua,Helpful

    BDAqua BDAqua Nov 20, 2015 1:18 PM in response to Szelman1
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    Nov 20, 2015 1:18 PM in response to Szelman1

    Hi,

     

    We need more info about your Mac to see what it will be capable of, but 10.6 is the starting point...

     

    http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDAzOA

     

    Snow Leopard/10.6.x Requirements...

     

    General requirements

       * Mac computer with an Intel processor

        * 1GB of memory (I say 4GB at least, more if you can afford it)

        * 5GB of available disk space (I say 30GB at least)

        * DVD drive for installation

        * Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.

        * Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.

     

    So we know more about it...

     

    At the Apple Icon at top left>About this Mac, then click on More Info, then click on Hardware> and report this upto but not including the Serial#...

     

    Hardware Overview:

     

    Model Name: iMac

    Model Identifier: iMac7,1

    Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo

    Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz

    Number Of Processors: 1

    Total Number Of Cores: 2

    L2 Cache: 4 MB

    Memory: 6 GB

    Bus Speed: 800 MHz

    Boot ROM Version: IM71.007A.B03

    SMC Version (system): 1.21f4

  • by Szelman1,

    Szelman1 Szelman1 Nov 20, 2015 1:19 PM in response to BDAqua
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    Nov 20, 2015 1:19 PM in response to BDAqua

    This is what I have:

    Hardware Overview:

     

      Model Name: MacBook

      Model Identifier: MacBook1,1

      Processor Name: Intel Core Duo

      Processor Speed: 2 GHz

      Number Of Processors: 1

      Total Number Of Cores: 2

      L2 Cache (per processor): 2 MB

      Memory: 2 GB

      Bus Speed: 667 MHz

      Boot ROM Version: MB11.0061.B03

      SMC Version: 1.4f12

      Serial Number: 4H6420BWU9E

      Sudden Motion Sensor:

      State: Enabled

  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Nov 20, 2015 1:22 PM in response to Szelman1
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    Nov 20, 2015 1:22 PM in response to Szelman1

    Click here, back up your data, install the DVD, and run Software Update. Your Mac can’t be upgraded past 10.6.8.


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  • by BDAqua,Helpful

    BDAqua BDAqua Nov 20, 2015 1:34 PM in response to Szelman1
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    Nov 20, 2015 1:34 PM in response to Szelman1

    Niel has you covered.

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    Szelman1 Szelman1 Nov 20, 2015 1:33 PM in response to Niel
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    Nov 20, 2015 1:33 PM in response to Niel

    What DVD do I install that you mentioned?

  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Nov 20, 2015 1:36 PM in response to Szelman1
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    Nov 20, 2015 1:36 PM in response to Szelman1

    The one I linked to.

     

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  • by Szelman1,

    Szelman1 Szelman1 Nov 20, 2015 1:47 PM in response to Niel
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    Nov 20, 2015 1:47 PM in response to Niel

    Ok, I still need to purchase this. It shows 136399.  Also, where do I go to backup my data?

  • by Niel,Solvedanswer

    Niel Niel Nov 20, 2015 1:50 PM in response to Szelman1
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    Nov 20, 2015 1:50 PM in response to Szelman1

    Connect an external hard drive, and then either set up Time Machine, create a bootable clone with a product such as the Disk Utility, Carbon Copy Cloner, or SuperDuper, or drag-copy individual files and folders to it. The last method cannot be used to back up the entire OS.

     

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