tobyric

Q: finding out the OS of my computer

My HD is not working properly.

It makes some noises and then goes into a grey screen with options for erasing, repairing..etc.

It's backed so it's not a big deal.

I'm buying a new HD but I'd like to what is the exact version of OS that the computer was working under.

I know is not Yosemite as I didn't want to upgrade it.

 

Is there any way I can get this information from the  above screen? Or any other way?

 

Thank you!

 

R

Posted on Jul 25, 2016 10:01 AM

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  • by poikkeus1,

    poikkeus1 poikkeus1 Jul 25, 2016 11:21 AM in response to tobyric
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    Jul 25, 2016 11:21 AM in response to tobyric

    Since you don't seem to have access to the "About This Mac" menu, it may be harder to find out the OS version. It you can, press Command- i on the HD icon; the OS version will appear in Info.

     

    You can also find out the OS by accessing the Apple Communities BIo page. Maybe you didn't update the info, but it might give you a hint on the OS. You can access the page from any online computer.

     

    If your HD is fully backed up, so you should be able to boot into your previous OS without any complications. You shouldn't have to know the OS.

  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Jul 25, 2016 12:04 PM in response to tobyric
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    Jul 25, 2016 12:04 PM in response to tobyric

    Depending on how you go about restoring a working OS X on a new hard drive

    the option to see if another system is available via your purchase record via the

    Mac App Store would or could give evidence of an option.

     

    One way, the original OS X (if available) may be loaded; not a later upgrade.

    The other way, (and perhaps only one) may be to re-download the last OS X

    system that had been installed on the computer.

     

    • About OS X Recovery - Apple Support

     

    Given the online means by use of OS X Recovery is about the only way to restore

    a system or get a new one, the replacement hard drive requires a reformat first.

    The online options are normally accessed by the Recovery partition selection.

    {Another option may be to arrange appointment and see if Apple Genius can help.}

     

    • Computers that can be upgraded to use OS X Internet Recovery - Apple Support

     

    • OS X Tips using the Recovery HD:

    http://pondini.org/OSX/RecoveryHD.html

     

    • Apple OS X and Time Machine Tips:

    http://pondini.org/OSX/Home.html

     

    Your AppleID and App Store purchases may show the extent of Mac OS X version.

    And this information should be available online from any capable device.

     

    Good luck in this matter!