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BrieTee
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Q: Updating Safari

My macbook Pro crashed about 6 months ago when I was attempting to update to the newest safari version.  I have been afraid to update it since then.

In restoring my computer, I was forced to go back to the original Safari Version 5.0.6. - how do I update it from here?  What are the steps I should take?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Sep 27, 2015 9:30 AM

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  • by pinkstones,

    pinkstones pinkstones Sep 27, 2015 9:42 AM in response to BrieTee
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    Sep 27, 2015 9:42 AM in response to BrieTee

    In order to update Safari, you need to update your OS.  As you're running 10.5.8, you need to upgrade to at least 10.6.8 in order to update to Yosemite.  Unfortunately, you'll need to buy Snow Leopard (10.6.x) because that wasn't a free upgrade.  Free upgrades didn't start until Mavericks (10.9.x).  Fortunately, it's not an expensive purchase.

     

    http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard

  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Sep 28, 2015 7:36 AM in response to BrieTee
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    Sep 28, 2015 7:36 AM in response to BrieTee

    After installing 10.6, use the combo update to get to 10.6.8.

     

    10.6.8 Combo Updater


    If after updating to 10.6, if you want to upgrade further, see below.


    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.