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Q: I have an older Mac 07 that needs to be updated the apple store left our town, I've been trying to do free down load but not working any advice?

Hi, I have a older Mac early 07 I think, I'm trying to update it online since our apple store closed in our town.  Can anyone advise me on what I would need to do since the maverick free upgrade didn't seem to work.  Is there an earlier program that I missed?  I had gone thru a couple of brain surgeries so I might of missed some things.  Thanks

Posted on Dec 12, 2013 9:58 AM

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  • by varjak paw,

    varjak paw varjak paw Dec 12, 2013 10:25 AM in response to vickie289
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    Dec 12, 2013 10:25 AM in response to vickie289

    First, have you confirmed that your Mac is compatible with Mavericks? Here are the compatible models:

     

    •     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)

     

    so an early 2007 Mac of any type would not be compatible. If you'll run the System Profiler app (in the Applications/Utilties folder) and tell us what is says for the Model Identifier in the Hardware Overview, we can confirm what model of Mac you have.

     

    Regards.