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Mac OS X Version 10.5.8 upgrade

I have this desktop version Mac OS X 10.5.8 and want to upgrade. How do I go forward.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Mar 28, 2014 10:28 PM

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Posted on Mar 28, 2014 10:29 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



After the Successful Install, run Software Update to get the latest updates for Snow Leopard and iTunes.


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

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Mar 28, 2014 10:29 PM in response to anthonyfrom09

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



After the Successful Install, run Software Update to get the latest updates for Snow Leopard and iTunes.


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

Mar 28, 2014 10:30 PM in response to anthonyfrom09

Choose About this Mac from the Apple menu and check the processor.



If it's a PowerPC Mac, it's already running the newest OS it can.

If it's a Core Duo Mac, click here, install the DVD, and run Software Update.

If it's a Core 2 Duo or better Mac, follow the Core Duo instructions, and if desired, open the Mac App Store, and try downloading 10.9. If you get told it's incompatible, go to the online Apple Store and order a download code for Lion 10.7.



Mac OS X 10.7 and newer don't support PowerPC software such as Microsoft Office 2004. If you upgrade the OS, back up the computer first.


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