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Q: My Mac Pro will not upgrade past 10.7.5 Now what?

My Mac Pro will not upgrade past 10.7.5 Now what?

Posted on Nov 24, 2014 9:28 AM

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Q: My Mac Pro will not upgrade past 10.7.5 Now what?

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Nov 24, 2014 9:37 AM in response to Techphoto
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    Nov 24, 2014 9:37 AM in response to Techphoto

    You either stay with Lion or buy a newer Mac Pro or a different model that can run the later versions of OS X.

  • by Techphoto,

    Techphoto Techphoto Nov 24, 2014 9:47 AM in response to Kappy
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    Nov 24, 2014 9:47 AM in response to Kappy

    Thank you for you're reply, It run 64 bit so why will it not upgrade, all mag's say if it runs 64bit it should upgrade

  • by Kappy,Helpful

    Kappy Kappy Nov 24, 2014 9:58 AM in response to Techphoto
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    Nov 24, 2014 9:58 AM in response to Techphoto

    Exactly what model/year do you have? It must be from 2008 onward to run anything after Lion. Being able to run 64-bit software does not mean that it is a fully 64-bit machine. 2006 and 2007 MPs do not have 64bit boot ROMs and cannot run the 64-bit kernel used after Lion.

  • by Techphoto,

    Techphoto Techphoto Nov 24, 2014 10:45 AM in response to Kappy
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    Nov 24, 2014 10:45 AM in response to Kappy

    So I do not have do not have 64bit boot ROMs and cannot run the 64-bit kernel, is there any way this can be changed as it must be cheaper then £2500 for the new one, My Business will not support this cost, Do Not Like iMac, and they have not been up graded, the one with i7 and a decent graphic card are £2000,

    Just have to do loto, Thank for you help, you are the only one that has helped so far, Regards

  • by Kappy,Solvedanswer

    Kappy Kappy Nov 24, 2014 11:03 AM in response to Techphoto
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    Nov 24, 2014 11:03 AM in response to Techphoto

    No, it is not possible. I have an early model, too, that now sits in a corner. I replaced it at the time with a mid-2011 iMac. The only less expensive route than a new computer is a used/refurbished model, but were you to go that route stick to a 2009 or later model MP.

     

    Surely your business can afford £2500 for a necessary asset. It's depreciable for tax purposes if your tax system allows that. Just ask yourself how much it would cost your business if you did not have a computer. And, consider, if you really need to get a new computer assuming the one you have is still working. Keep it and start putting away enough from your business revenue to buy a new computer later. It's a required part of business planning.