Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Help with Leopard/Snow Leopard

Hi I have been having some trouble with my iMac. I think I got this iMac in 2007 and it currently has version 10.5.8 (leopard). I really need to update because iTunes won't work or Adobe Flash won't either because it requires Mountain Lion. I looked it up and Apple help says I need Snow Leopard or Lion in order to install Mountain Lion. I was wondering if anyone could give me some help and point me in the right direction by giving me a link to the full Snow Leopard download on the Apple site or other things. Anything helps thank you.

iMac

Posted on Nov 15, 2012 2:12 PM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply

Posted on Nov 15, 2012 2:26 PM

To upgrade from OS X 10.5.8, you must first buy Snow Leopard by calling the phone number in the Apple Online Store: 800-MY-APPLE (in the US). Snow Leopard costs $20, or $30 for a five user license.


Do not obtain Snow Leopard from any source other than Apple. It is not available to download from any legitimate source.

Make sure your system meets Snow Leopard's requirements:

Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" System Requirements

To install Snow Leopard for the first time, you must have a Mac with:

  • An Intel processor
  • An internal or external DVD drive, or DVD or CD Sharing
  • At least 1 GB of memory (RAM) (additional RAM is recommended)
  • A built-in display or a display connected to an Apple-supplied video card supported by your computer
  • At least 5 GB of disk space available, or 7 GB of disk space if you install the developer tools


After you install Snow Leopard you can decide if you want to upgrade OS X to the latest version, Mountain Lion. Mountain Lion is available in the Mac App Store, which is available to you after upgrading to Snow Leopard.


Make sure your system meets the requirements for Mountain Lion:


Mac OS X 10.8 "Mountain Lion" System Requirements


To install Mountain Lion, you need one of these Macs:

  • 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)

Your Mac needs:

  • OS X v10.6.8 or OS X Lion already installed
  • 2 GB or more of memory (RAM)
  • 8 GB or more of available hard disk space


If your system does not support Mountain Lion's requirements, you may be able to upgrade to Lion. To do that you must call Apple again to order a download code. Redeem the download code in the App Store to download Lion.


Make sure your system meets the requirements for Lion:



Mac OS X 10.7 "Lion" System Requirements

Mac with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon CPU

Core Duo CPUs are not sufficient for Lion

  • 2GB of memory (RAM)
  • OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)



To determine which Mac you have, what kind of CPU it uses, and how much memory is installed:  > About this Mac

1 reply
Question marked as Best reply

Nov 15, 2012 2:26 PM in response to Alfonzo23

To upgrade from OS X 10.5.8, you must first buy Snow Leopard by calling the phone number in the Apple Online Store: 800-MY-APPLE (in the US). Snow Leopard costs $20, or $30 for a five user license.


Do not obtain Snow Leopard from any source other than Apple. It is not available to download from any legitimate source.

Make sure your system meets Snow Leopard's requirements:

Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" System Requirements

To install Snow Leopard for the first time, you must have a Mac with:

  • An Intel processor
  • An internal or external DVD drive, or DVD or CD Sharing
  • At least 1 GB of memory (RAM) (additional RAM is recommended)
  • A built-in display or a display connected to an Apple-supplied video card supported by your computer
  • At least 5 GB of disk space available, or 7 GB of disk space if you install the developer tools


After you install Snow Leopard you can decide if you want to upgrade OS X to the latest version, Mountain Lion. Mountain Lion is available in the Mac App Store, which is available to you after upgrading to Snow Leopard.


Make sure your system meets the requirements for Mountain Lion:


Mac OS X 10.8 "Mountain Lion" System Requirements


To install Mountain Lion, you need one of these Macs:

  • 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)

Your Mac needs:

  • OS X v10.6.8 or OS X Lion already installed
  • 2 GB or more of memory (RAM)
  • 8 GB or more of available hard disk space


If your system does not support Mountain Lion's requirements, you may be able to upgrade to Lion. To do that you must call Apple again to order a download code. Redeem the download code in the App Store to download Lion.


Make sure your system meets the requirements for Lion:



Mac OS X 10.7 "Lion" System Requirements

Mac with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon CPU

Core Duo CPUs are not sufficient for Lion

  • 2GB of memory (RAM)
  • OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)



To determine which Mac you have, what kind of CPU it uses, and how much memory is installed:  > About this Mac

Help with Leopard/Snow Leopard

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.