How do I purchase Apple Remote Desktop but install a previous version for my 10.6.8 Mac?

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How do I purchase Apple Remote Desktop but install a previous version for my 10.6.8 Mac?

I need to install Apple Remote Desktop to help a client but the App store only shows that the latest version is compatible with OS X 10.7. I found where I can download the 3.5.3 version of the app (compatible with OS X 10.6.8) but when I try to install it, it says it can't install because it can't find where the app is currently installed in order to update it. I don't want to pay the $80 for the latest version only to find that it won't install on my 10.6.8 and still be unable to install an older version of the app that DOES work with 10.6.8. Any ideas what I should do? I don't have a problem paying the $80 but I just need to make sure I will be able to use the software I pay for.

Please Help.

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iMac (27-inch Late 2009), Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Sep 19, 2012 7:48 PM

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Sep 19, 2012 9:05 PM in response to smarttech

Ok, maybe I have answered my own questions in doing more research. I guess if I want/need the latest version and I have OS X 10.7, I can purchase it from the app store. If I need a previous version, I can purchase a retail packaging version of Apple Remote Desktop 3 from various vendors online. Once purchased and installed, I should be able to install update 3.5.3 to be on the latest version my OS will support. Does that sound correct? I just want to make sure I do this right.

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