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IMac 8.1 Updating

I have a Imac 8.1 PC that was given to me its from 2008

I am not able to download any apps because i cannot find app store. It has a app called MobileME.

Also whem i try to browse the interner it says i have to update my browser which it also does not let me do . It would help if someone who knows about this topic to help me out.

Mac OS X Server

Posted on Mar 25, 2020 10:34 AM

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Posted on Mar 25, 2020 11:10 AM

If this is your Mac, you'll need to purchase an upgrade DVD that Apple no longer sells.

https://everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-core-2-duo-2.4-20-inch-aluminum-early-2008-penryn-specs.html


The disc you need is the 10.6 retail upgrade, you can find it on eBay or Amazon

After installing it, you'll need to update to 10.6.8 to get access to the AppStore and from there you'll be able to upgrade further. Your Mac can run 10.11 El Capitan. But you didn't mention how much RAM it has and you may need to upgrade that if you want better performance.

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Mar 25, 2020 11:10 AM in response to Karennativo

If this is your Mac, you'll need to purchase an upgrade DVD that Apple no longer sells.

https://everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-core-2-duo-2.4-20-inch-aluminum-early-2008-penryn-specs.html


The disc you need is the 10.6 retail upgrade, you can find it on eBay or Amazon

After installing it, you'll need to update to 10.6.8 to get access to the AppStore and from there you'll be able to upgrade further. Your Mac can run 10.11 El Capitan. But you didn't mention how much RAM it has and you may need to upgrade that if you want better performance.

IMac 8.1 Updating

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