HT201364: OS X Mavericks system requirements

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AlexCasti

Q: Hello Apple Support! I need a little help… I'd like to install OS X Maverick in my MacBook Pro Mac OS X Lion Version 10.7.5 I HAVE 39 GB FREE can U please tell if I'm available to install Mavericks? Cuz it does not let me to download it :/ Thank U!

Hello Apple Support! I need a little help… I'd like to install OS X Maverick in my MacBook Pro Mac 17" OS X Lion Version 10.7.5 I HAVE 39 GB FREE can U please tell if I'm available to install Mavericks? Cuz it does not let me to download it :/ Thank U!

 

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Posted on Mar 23, 2014 9:30 AM

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Mar 23, 2014 9:30 AM in response to AlexCasti
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    Mar 23, 2014 9:30 AM in response to AlexCasti

    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.

     

    Judging by your screen image I'm guessing your model is from 2006 or early 2007 and cannot install Mountain Lion or Mavericks.

  • by Kurt Lang,

    Kurt Lang Kurt Lang Mar 23, 2014 9:31 AM in response to AlexCasti
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    Mar 23, 2014 9:31 AM in response to AlexCasti

    Lion, 10.7.x is the newest OS your Mac can run.