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Q: Installing newer OS X

I have OS X 10.6.8 om a Mac Pro for 2009. I can't update to any newer Versions. Both earlier purchased Mavericks (from my Macbook) and the new El Capitan is available in my App Store but I only get these to messages when i try to install them:

 

OS X Mavericks cannot be installed on this computer.

 

This version of OS X 10.11 cannot be installed on this computer.

 

Help?

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Feb 2, 2016 2:56 PM

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Feb 2, 2016 3:10 PM in response to staaris
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    Feb 2, 2016 3:10 PM in response to staaris

    Upgrading to El Capitan

     

    You can upgrade to El Capitan from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. El Capitan can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for FREE.

     

    Upgrading to El Capitan

     

    To upgrade to El Capitan you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Download El Capitan from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. El Capitan is free. The file is quite large, over 5 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.

     

          Macs that can be upgraded to OS X El Capitan

     

     

             1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 7,1 or later

             2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 5,1 or later

             3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later

             4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 2,1 or later

             5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later

             6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later

             7. Xserve (Early 2009) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later

     

    To find the model identifier open System Profiler in the Utilities folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right.

     

         Are my applications compatible?

     

             See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps

     

    Be sure you first repair your hard drive and permissions before trying to download and install El Capitan.

  • by Lanny,

    Lanny Lanny Feb 2, 2016 4:56 PM in response to staaris
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    Feb 2, 2016 4:56 PM in response to staaris

    Click on the Apple menu's, "About This Mac," then system report, to verify that you have a MacPro 3.1 or above.

  • by staaris,

    staaris staaris Feb 3, 2016 7:15 AM in response to Kappy
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    Feb 3, 2016 7:15 AM in response to Kappy

    Thanks, seems like the problem is that i have MAc Pro 1,1

     

    But what sort of operative system should I then try to get? neither Mavericks or Yosemite will download..

  • by Cerebro,

    Cerebro Cerebro Feb 3, 2016 9:45 AM in response to staaris
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    Feb 3, 2016 9:45 AM in response to staaris

    A  MacPro1,1 (if that is, indeed, what you have) is from 2006.

     

    http://www.everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/?search_keywords=MacPro1,1*

     

    The newest OS that it can run is Lion (10.7.5).

     

    You can buy Lion, here.

  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Feb 3, 2016 3:44 PM in response to staaris
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    Feb 3, 2016 3:44 PM in response to staaris

    Here is your option:

     

    Upgrading to Lion

     

    If your computer does not meet the requirements to install Mavericks, it may still meet the requirements to install Lion.

     

    You can purchase Lion at the Online Apple Store. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax.  It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.

     

         Lion System Requirements

     

           1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,

               or Xeon processor

           2. 2GB of memory

           3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)

           4. 7GB of available space

           5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.

     

    See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps.

     

    Or you can stick to Snow Leopard, which isn't such a bad idea. You may well lose functionality in Lion that you depend upon in Snow Leopard.