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Q: software update

how do i update my software from IOS X 1063??

Posted on Sep 9, 2016 5:14 PM

by MichelPM,Apple recommended
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A:

OR

 

Use this download link to OS X 10.6.8 Combo Update installer package, here.

 

https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

Posted on Sep 9, 2016 11:15 PM

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  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Sep 9, 2016 5:21 PM in response to dianaspin
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    Sep 9, 2016 5:21 PM in response to dianaspin

    If the Mac is running v10.6.3, you can update to v10.6.8.

     

    Open the App Store then select Updates from the menu.

     

     

    Keep in mind, v10.6 Snow Leopard is a very outdated OS X.

     

    If your Mac meets the requirements, you may want to consider upgrading to OS X El Capitan.

  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Sep 9, 2016 5:21 PM in response to dianaspin
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    Sep 9, 2016 5:21 PM in response to dianaspin

    There isn’t a Mac App Store in 10.6.3. Use the Software Update pane of System Preferences or Apple’s download site.

     

    (144522)

  • by MichelPM,Apple recommended

    MichelPM MichelPM Sep 9, 2016 11:15 PM in response to dianaspin
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    Sep 9, 2016 11:15 PM in response to dianaspin

    OR

     

    Use this download link to OS X 10.6.8 Combo Update installer package, here.

     

    https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Sep 10, 2016 7:02 AM in response to dianaspin
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    Sep 10, 2016 7:02 AM in response to dianaspin

    Once you have updated to 10.6.8, if you want to upgrade further, you might be able to install El Capitan (10.11).

     

    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

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          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)

     

    El Capitan 10.11 Compatibility information

     

    Also check to make sure there is a compatible driver for your printer.

     

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