HT201364: OS X Mavericks system requirements

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kscranton
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Q: Can anyone tell me why osx mavericks won't install?

I have software version 10.6.8 and a 13 macbook. Not a pro just the regular white laptop. I'm not sure why but everytime I go to install osx mavericks it gives me OSD "osx mavericks cannot be installed on this computer." What can i use to check my capabilities?

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Apr 17, 2014 8:09 PM

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Q: Can anyone tell me why osx mavericks won't install?

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  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Apr 17, 2014 8:16 PM in response to kscranton
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    Apr 17, 2014 8:16 PM in response to kscranton

    Choose About this Mac from the Apple menu, click on More Info, and check the model identifier against the following, which are the earliest Macs of each type that can run Mountain Lion and Mavericks:

     

     

    iMac7,1

    MacBook5,1

    MacBookPro3,1

    MacBookAir2,1

    Macmini3,1

    MacPro3,1

    Xserve3,1

     

     

    Those OS versions require a 64-bit EFI. A computer incapable of running Mountain Lion which has a Core 2 Duo(not Core Duo) or better CPU and at least 2GB of RAM can run Lion 10.7, which is available by clicking here. Neither Mavericks nor Lion support PowerPC software such as Microsoft Office 2004.

     

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