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OSX Mavericks

For some reason i can't install OSX Mavricks for my Imac made in 2007 june even though i have all of the requirements it says you cant install in on this computer what should i do?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Feb 17, 2014 8:22 PM

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Feb 17, 2014 8:26 PM in response to Samuel Siemon

The compatible iMacs didn't come out until August 2007. If desired, choose About this Mac from the Apple menu, check if the computer has at least 2GB of RAM, and if it does, click here and order a download code for Lion 10.7.


Back up your data before upgrading. Mac OS X 10.7 and newer don't support PowerPC programs such as Microsoft Office 2004 or earlier.


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Feb 17, 2014 8:27 PM in response to Samuel Siemon

Sure you meet the requirements?


Upgrading to Mavericks


You can upgrade to Mavericks from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. Mavericks can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for FREE.


Upgrading to Mavericks


To upgrade to Mavericks you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Download Mavericks from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. Mavericks is free. The file is quite large, over 5 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.


OS X Mavericks- System Requirements


Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mavericks


1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 7,1 or later

2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 5,1 or later

3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later

4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 2,1 or later

5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later

6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later

7. Xserve (Early 2009) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later


To find the model identifier open System Profiler in the Utilities folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right.


Are my applications compatible?


See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps.


Be sure you check your model identifier, not when it was made.

OSX Mavericks

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