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software cannot be updated

So I have this iMac from 2010, I have not used it in the past couple of years and I decided to whoop out this bad boy in my new office and then I realized uh oh... I cannot update my softwear beacuse I am still on software 10.5.8 and for that version, there is no app store and for me to get the next update I need the app store and to have the app store I need the new update.... this is really frustrating, it kind of like the chicken and the egg sitution.

What am I to do? Please help?

I am in Dubai and we do not have an apple store so I cannot just pop in to one of the geniuses to help me out.

Thank you and I look forward for your response 🙂

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Jun 25, 2013 1:28 PM

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Posted on Jun 25, 2013 1:30 PM

Use Software Update to update your software.












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Jun 25, 2013 1:32 PM in response to kanztee

kanztee wrote:


... I am still on software 10.5.8 and for that version, there is no app store and for me to get the next update ...


The first step in Upgrading... is to Snow Leopard = OS X 10.6.x


It is Not available as a download... It is a Paid Upgrade.


Do this first...


Check that your Mac meets the System Requirements for Snow Leopard...


Snow Leopard Tech Specs


http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575


If so... Purchase a Snow Leopard Install Disc...


http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard



Other countries...


http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57



After the Successful Install, run Software Update to get the latest updates for Snow Leopard...


You will now have the Mac Apps Store


Be sure to make a Backup of your Current System Before Upgrading...

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