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Hello, I need help upgrading my Macbook 10.5.8 !!

Hello, I have a Macbook 10.5.8 (white, 2009) with 2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo and 4 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM installed. I would like to get the new Reason 7 software but it requires 10.7 so I am wondering what I need to do and if its even possible to upgrade ? I saw that you can buy Mountain Lion on a thumb-drive on Amazon for like $80. but I wouldnt think its that simple.

I've read a few posts where it seems there may be a few steps involved, I'm hoping its possible because I cant afford a whole new Mac at this time.

Any help is greatly appreciated!!


jason

MacBook, upgrading macbook 10.5.8 to current

Posted on Jul 7, 2013 5:15 PM

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Posted on Jul 7, 2013 5:16 PM

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.


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



Next... Check that your Mac meets the Requirements for Mountain Lion.


Upgrade to Mountain Lion



With Regard to ML... Check here for compatibility of 3rd party Software you may be using... Also note that Rosetta is no longer supported in Lion and Mountain Lion...


http://roaringapps.com/apps:table


You should also consider more RAM... Get the Maximum you can for your Mac...


It is important to get the Correct and Matching RAM


See Here > OWC RAM > http://www.macsales.com


The above site also has videos on how to Install RAM should you need it...

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Jul 7, 2013 5:16 PM in response to jasonpfaff23

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.


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



Next... Check that your Mac meets the Requirements for Mountain Lion.


Upgrade to Mountain Lion



With Regard to ML... Check here for compatibility of 3rd party Software you may be using... Also note that Rosetta is no longer supported in Lion and Mountain Lion...


http://roaringapps.com/apps:table


You should also consider more RAM... Get the Maximum you can for your Mac...


It is important to get the Correct and Matching RAM


See Here > OWC RAM > http://www.macsales.com


The above site also has videos on how to Install RAM should you need it...

Jul 7, 2013 5:26 PM in response to jasonpfaff23

Use Time Machine or create a bootable clone as desired. When upgrading the computer's OS, making one is a safety measure in case something goes wrong; the installation won't itself erase your files. Other things, such as hard disk failures, can occur without warning, so you should always have a backup.


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