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Q: i want to download os x mavericks but it is saying its not compatible. my laptop is on the list of compatible laptops.

i want to download os x mavericks but it is saying its not compatible. my laptop is on the list of compatible laptops.

Posted on Apr 15, 2014 1:36 PM

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Q: i want to download os x mavericks but it is saying its not compatible. my laptop is on the list of compatible laptops.

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Apr 15, 2014 1:39 PM in response to cece508
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    Apr 15, 2014 1:39 PM in response to cece508

    Do  you meet all 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.

  • by cece508,

    cece508 cece508 Apr 15, 2014 2:16 PM in response to Kappy
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    Apr 15, 2014 2:16 PM in response to Kappy

    I have 10.7.5?

    I thought this said it was compatible?

    But it is still not working.

  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Apr 15, 2014 2:19 PM in response to cece508
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    Apr 15, 2014 2:19 PM in response to cece508

    Look at the model identifications listed above and compare to the one for your computer. What do you find? Did you verify you meet the other requirements?