I have an old Mac Book Pro, currently running 10.6.8 and I want to bring it up to current OS but I cant find an update to Lion.
Model Identifier: MacBookPro3,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 4 GB
I know I need to upgrade to a newer mac but I'd still like to get this one onto 10.9
Cheers.
Software Update won't take you any further than 10.6.8. Your Mac is suitable for Lion - to purchase it, go to the Online Apple Store and search for 'Lion'. You will get a code which enables you to download it from the Mac App Store.
If your Mac is suitable you can go straight to Mavericks, which is directly available in the Mac App Store. The requirements are
and the supported models are:
In any case if your Mac isn't suitable it won't let you download it, so you should try that first befire considering Lion.
You should be aware that PPC programs (such as AppleWorks) will not run on Lion or above; and some other applications may not be compatible - there is a useful compatibility checklist at http://roaringapps.com/apps:table
Software Update won't take you any further than 10.6.8. Your Mac is suitable for Lion - to purchase it, go to the Online Apple Store and search for 'Lion'. You will get a code which enables you to download it from the Mac App Store.
If your Mac is suitable you can go straight to Mavericks, which is directly available in the Mac App Store. The requirements are
and the supported models are:
In any case if your Mac isn't suitable it won't let you download it, so you should try that first befire considering Lion.
You should be aware that PPC programs (such as AppleWorks) will not run on Lion or above; and some other applications may not be compatible - there is a useful compatibility checklist at http://roaringapps.com/apps:table
Your Mac, MacBook Pro 3.1, is suitable for Lion, Mountain Lion, and Mavericks. I would recommend updating to Mavericks as it is free.
I can download the Mavericks file but when I try to install it it says the disk is used for time machine backup and I cant go any further. This is the same thing that happened last time I tired to upgrade to Mavericks.
Are you in fact using the internal HD for Time Machine? - if so it's pointless, because if the disk fails the backup fails as well: TM should be used with an external hard disk.
No, I use a Lacie ruggard for time machine, I tried a few different configurations for the time machine backup but it makles no difference, the Install OS X application only sees my local HD as the time machine backup, which it isnt.
Good luck with purchasing 10.7 from the App Store.
I did so, and when I attempted to resume a (HUGE 3 GB+) download that was interrupted, the product is now listed as "NOT AVAILABLE"
It appears that apple has pulled 10.7 and is forcing those that can to upgrade to 10.9.2 and orphaning everyone else.
Lion is still available. You have to start by purchasing it from the Online Apple Store, not the App Store:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/D6106Z/A/os-x-lion
(or the URL for your location if not the USA)
What you get is a code to allow download from the App Store. If you have trouble with the download you should ring the Online Store at the number given at bottom left of this page and complain. (If it really has been withdrawn from the App Store then you would be able to demand a refund from the Online Store.)
Yes, you go to the Online Apple Store and they send you a voucher that you redeem at the App Store.
It's still "NOT AVAILABLE"
I am already in the midst of an "issue resultion" with Apple Support, but they only seem to know how to read the FAQ.
You should start your own post instead of hijacking this one.
Don't bother with Support, ring the online Store. They've taken your money, so they are responsible for either returning it or making the download work.
And as said it's better to start your own thread - adding to another thread leads to interleaved answers and uncertainty about who is talking to who, which doesn't help either you or the person who started the thread.
Sorry if my observations about 10.6.8 upgrades to 10.7 are viewed as hijacking.
A separate thread has been started.
want to upgrade from 10.6.8 to current OS but cant get update
