JulieGai58
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Q: iMac running OS X v10.7.5. Can I upgrade to a later OS X?

I purchased this iMac 27" in 2010. It's running OS X v10.7.5 and I am having some problems of late with using different browsers such as Chrome and Firefox. Processor is 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.  Memory 4GB 1067 MHz DDR3. Is it possible to upgrade to a later version of OS X?  I know my Mac is 6 years old but it is still beautiful.  I'm just finding it's not as fast as it used to be.  Do I need to replace it?


Any comments and advice greatly appreciated.


Julie

iMac, iOS 10

Posted on Sep 25, 2016 9:24 PM

by Niel,Apple recommended
Niel Niel
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A:

If you bought it new in 2010, it can be upgraded to Sierra.

If you bought it secondhand, its maximum OS is either El Capitan or Sierra.

 

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Posted on Sep 25, 2016 9:40 PM

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  • by Niel,Apple recommended

    Niel Niel Sep 25, 2016 9:40 PM in response to JulieGai58
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    Sep 25, 2016 9:40 PM in response to JulieGai58

    If you bought it new in 2010, it can be upgraded to Sierra.

    If you bought it secondhand, its maximum OS is either El Capitan or Sierra.

     

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  • by JulieGai58,

    JulieGai58 JulieGai58 Sep 25, 2016 9:45 PM in response to JulieGai58
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    Sep 25, 2016 9:45 PM in response to JulieGai58

    Oooh!  thanks Neil.  So quick to reply, too.  I will download it then, back up and give it a go.  See what happens.  I'm hoping it will help with things.  Kind regards, Julie

  • by BobHarris,

    BobHarris BobHarris Sep 26, 2016 5:48 AM in response to JulieGai58
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    Sep 26, 2016 5:48 AM in response to JulieGai58

    All the 27" iMacs can run Sierra.

     

    If you decide to upgrade, strongly suggest having a complete backup before you start (2 would be better using different backup utilities, to separate backup devices - Time Machine, SuperDuper, Carbon Copy Cloner, Disk Utility -> Restore)

     

    However, if you are having issues already, it may something else on your system that is causing you problems.  You might want to post the output from EtreCheck and let the forums look at it.  It will list all the 3rd party additions and many times, 3rd party additions are the root of performance issues (not always, but a lot of times)

    <https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6174> or <http://etrecheck.com>

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    BobHarris BobHarris Sep 26, 2016 5:50 AM in response to BobHarris
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    Sep 26, 2016 5:50 AM in response to BobHarris

    And if you would prefer using El Capitan for now (as it has been out a year, and is stable), you should be able to get it via this link <https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206886>

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    cat668 cat668 Sep 26, 2016 11:04 PM in response to BobHarris
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    Sep 26, 2016 11:04 PM in response to BobHarris

    Hi, I tried to download the El Capitan too, but the Get button in App store, only give me: Copy link or Tell a friend, there is no download button. In fact this is for all app (free or paid) in my App store, what wrong with my Mac?

    What should I do?

  • by BobHarris,

    BobHarris BobHarris Sep 27, 2016 6:20 AM in response to cat668
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    Sep 27, 2016 6:20 AM in response to cat668

    cat668 wrote:

     

    Hi, I tried to download the El Capitan too, but the Get button in App store, only give me: Copy link or Tell a friend, there is no download button. In fact this is for all app (free or paid) in my App store, what wrong with my Mac?

    What should I do?

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