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Q: My computer is 10.4.11 - can i upgrade to OSX 10.10.5?

My computer is Mac OS X Version 10.4.11- Can i update to OSX Yosemite Version 10.10.5 ?.

Posted on Sep 24, 2015 6:24 PM

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Q: My computer is 10.4.11 - can i upgrade to OSX 10.10.5?

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  • by Barney-15E,

    Barney-15E Barney-15E Sep 24, 2015 6:27 PM in response to saneliz50
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    Sep 24, 2015 6:27 PM in response to saneliz50

    I doubt it, my guess is the best you can do is Lion, but to check, hold down the Option key and select System Profiler from the Apple Menu.

    The hardware section should be selected. Look for model Identifier. It will be something like imac3,2. Post that and we can determine for sure.

  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Sep 25, 2015 1:57 PM in response to saneliz50
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    Sep 25, 2015 1:57 PM in response to saneliz50

    Check that your computer is compatible with Mountain Lion/Mavericks/Yosemite/El Capitan.

     

    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
    • MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) model number 5,1 or higher
    • MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) model number 3,1 or higher
    • MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) model number 2,1 or higher
    • Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) model number 3,1 or higher
    • Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) model number 3,1 or higher
    • Xserve (Early 2009) model number 3,1 or higher

     

    Your Mac needs:

    • OS X v10.6.8 or OS X Lion already installed
    • 2 GB or more of memory (More is better - 4 GB minimum seems to be the consensus)
    • 8 GB or more of available space

                     

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

     

    Application Compatibility


    Applications Compatibility (2)

     

    Do a backup before installing, preferable 2 backups on 2 different drives.