How do i get icloud on my Macbook pro?

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How do i get icloud on my Macbook pro?

My macbook pro is updated and running the newest software. I just noticed that i couldnt find my icloud on my macbook. Maybe i have never had it but i thought i did. Anyways, i went to system preferences to see if it was there to turn it on and its not. Ill i have there is mobile me. Is there a way that i can get rid of mobile me and get icloud? I have icloud for my iphone, ipad, and itouch but for some reason it just not on my computer?

Any help i could get i would greatly appreciate

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Aug 27, 2012 11:34 PM

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Answer 1

Kappy

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Aug 27, 2012 11:39 PM in response to arossi04

Install 10.7.2 or greater which is required for iCloud.

If you need to purchase Lion call 1-800-692-7753 or 1-800-676-2775. Ask for a Sales Representative. They will check your Apple ID, and email you a code and instructions. The cost is $29.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download.

Be sure your computer meets the minimum requirements:

Lion System Requirements

Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
2GB of memory
OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
7GB of available space
Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.

Or you can upgrade to Mountain Lion:

Apple - OS X Mountain Lion - Read the technical specifications.

Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mountain Lion

iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
Xserve (Early 2009)

You can purchase and download Mountain Lion from the App Store.

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Answer 2

Aug 28, 2012 5:00 AM in response to arossi04

After you have upgraded to Mac OS X 10.7 or 10.8 per Kappy's post, open System Preferences and on the left side of the window under Internet and Network you should see the iCloud icon. Click on the icon and then proceed to enter your iCloud account information, and then click the services you want to use.

You can then go to Mail, and open the Mail Preferences and add the iCloud mail account, an IMAP account, as an additional Mail account.

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