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Rgoyal123
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Q: MacBook (13-inch Aluminum, Late 2008) Mac OS version 10.7.5, 2GB RAM and more than 50 GB disk space. I am not able to update to OS X Mavericks. ANY REASON?

I am unable to update to OX mavericks on my Mac Book of late 2008 13-inch screen and OS version 10.7.5. Any reasons

 

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MacBook, Mac OS X (10.7.5), 2 GB RAM and GB diskspace

Posted on Apr 7, 2014 9:19 AM

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Q: MacBook (13-inch Aluminum, Late 2008) Mac OS version 10.7.5, 2GB RAM and more than 50 GB disk space. I am not able to update to OS ... more

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  • by shldr2thewheel,

    shldr2thewheel shldr2thewheel Apr 7, 2014 9:18 AM in response to Rgoyal123
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    Apr 7, 2014 9:18 AM in response to Rgoyal123

    what happens when you try? any error messages?

  • by ~Bee,

    ~Bee ~Bee Apr 7, 2014 9:51 AM in response to Rgoyal123
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    Apr 7, 2014 9:51 AM in response to Rgoyal123

    Rgoyal --

     

    You're OK for everything except RAM.  You need at least 4 GB.

    Here's the FAQ from Apple:

     

    OS X Mavericks: System Requirements

    Learn about the system requirements for OS X Mavericks

    To install Mavericks, you need one of these Macs:

    • iMac (Mid-2007 or later)
    • MacBook (13-inch Aluminum, Late 2008), (13-inch, Early 2009 or later)
    • MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid-2009 or later),
    • MacBook Pro (15-inch or 17-inch, Mid/Late 2007 or later)
    • MacBook Air (Late 2008 or later)
    • Mac mini (Early 2009 or later)
    • Mac Pro (Early 2008 or later)
    • Xserve (Early 2009)

    Your Mac also needs:

    • OS X Mountain Lion, Lion, or Snow Leopard v10.6.8 already installed
    • 2 GB or more of memory
    • 8 GB or more of available space

  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Apr 7, 2014 11:16 AM in response to Rgoyal123
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    Apr 7, 2014 11:16 AM in response to Rgoyal123

    Check that your computer is compatible with Mountain Lion/Mavericks.


    To check the model number hold down the option/alt key, go to the Apple menu and select System Information.

     

    • MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) model number 5,1 or higher
    • MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) model number 3,1 or higher