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Q: I need to upgrade to OS X Mavericks

I have version 10.6.8 on my computer and I need to upgrade it to the latest version. I read that with the version that I currently have on my computer I should be able to upgrade it but whenever I try to I receive a message saying that it's not possible. What can I do to upgrade my computer?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jul 20, 2014 4:30 PM

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Q: I need to upgrade to OS X Mavericks

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  • by stevejobsfan0123,

    stevejobsfan0123 stevejobsfan0123 Jul 20, 2014 4:32 PM in response to perminpour
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    Jul 20, 2014 4:32 PM in response to perminpour

    What year is it from?

     

    Go to  > About This Mac > More Info, get the serial number, and enter it at http://selfsolve.apple.com.

  • by Allan Eckert,

    Allan Eckert Allan Eckert Jul 20, 2014 4:33 PM in response to perminpour
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    Jul 20, 2014 4:33 PM in response to perminpour

    I suggest you download and install EtreCheck from http://etresoft.com/etrecheck

     

    Run EtreCheck and publish report here

     

    Allan

  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Jul 20, 2014 4:48 PM in response to perminpour
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    Jul 20, 2014 4:48 PM in response to perminpour

    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.

     

    Upgrading to Lion

     

    If your computer does not meet the requirements to install Mavericks, it may still meet the requirements to install Lion.

     

    You can purchase Lion at the Online Apple Store. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax.  It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.

     

         Lion System Requirements

     

           1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,

               or Xeon processor

           2. 2GB of memory

           3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)

           4. 7GB of available space

           5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.