amymay17
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Q: what updates can i make on my Mac OS X 10.5.8?

I have recently bought a second-hand iMac.The current software is OS X 10.5.8. What updates am i able to make to this computer as the movies i've dowloaded wont play etc.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Aug 13, 2014 10:22 PM

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Q: what updates can i make on my Mac OS X 10.5.8?

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  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Aug 13, 2014 10:25 PM in response to amymay17
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    Aug 13, 2014 10:25 PM in response to amymay17

    Choose About this Mac from the Apple menu and check the processor.

     

    If it's a PowerPC Mac, it's already running the newest OS it can.

    If it's a Core Duo Mac, click here, install the DVD, and run Software Update.

    If it's a Core 2 Duo or better Mac, upgrade it as if it was a Core Duo Mac, and if desired, open the Mac App Store, and try downloading 10.9. If you get told it's incompatible, go to the online Apple Store and order a download code for Lion 10.7.

     

    Mac OS X 10.7 and newer don't support PowerPC software such as Microsoft Office 2004. If you upgrade the OS, back up the computer first.

     

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