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Q: How do i upgrade from OSX 10.7.5 to OSX el capitan
I have osx 10.7.5 installed on an early 2009 iMac. Can I upgrade to El Capitan?
iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.5)
by rkaufmann87,Solvedanswer
rkaufmann87
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Well, first look at the minimum system requirements which are:
System Requirements
- OS X v10.6.8 or later
- 4GB of memory
- 8.8GB of available storage
- Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
- Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
Mac Hardware Requirements
For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, choose About This Mac, then choose More Info. These Mac models are compatible with OS X El Capitan:
- MacBook (Early 2015)
- MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
- MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
- MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
- Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
- iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
- Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
- Xserve (Early 2009)
Apple provides some good instructions in Upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support
