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David504
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Q: I have 10.6.8 but Mavericks still won't install

Hi, I have an older iMac sure, OS version 10.6.8, but when I go to the Apple store and try and upgrade to Mavericks, I get an error message saying basically "Can't install on this computer". Any thoughts? Everything I've read about system requirements appears to be ok.  I think 10.6.8 is the last version you should be able to upgrade from.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on May 3, 2014 6:21 AM

by Eric Root,Solvedanswer
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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.


  • iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) model number 7,1 or higher

 

If your computer isn’t compatible, you might be able to upgrade to Lion.      

 

Computer Compatibility - Lion                       Lion

                 

Check to make sure your applications are compatible. PowerPC applications are no longer supported after 10.6.      

 

Application Compatibility

 

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Posted on May 3, 2014 10:27 AM

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