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Q: I am currently running OSX 10.6.8 on my MacBook Pro. Can I upgrade straight to Yosemite and if I can what issues will I face?

I am currently running OSX 10.6.8 on my MacBook Pro. Can I upgrade straight to Yosemite and if I can what issues will I face?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jan 1, 2015 5:50 PM

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Q: I am currently running OSX 10.6.8 on my MacBook Pro. Can I upgrade straight to Yosemite and if I can what issues will I face?

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  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Jan 1, 2015 5:57 PM in response to jamesagood
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    Jan 1, 2015 5:57 PM in response to jamesagood

    1. It depends on what Mac model you have. If it's incapable of running Yosemite, installing an intermediate version won't help with that.

    2. You'll lose the ability to run PowerPC software, and some other programs may also be incompatible. If something goes wrong, you might lose data; back your computer up first. There aren't any issues specifically associated with skipping versions.

     

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