Upgrade to OSX Mountain Lion

Hi,i was wondering f=if i could upgrade my mac to the latest versions of OSX.My imac is running 10.5.8 and i want it to have mountain lion.I cant get the app store so i was wondering if there is a disc or something that i can buy at a apple store or best buy.Or am i going to just stick with 10.5.8?

Start by checking if you can run Snow Leopard:
Requirements for OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard'
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
OS 10.6 Snow Leopard is once again available for $19.99 from the Apple Store:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
and in the UK:
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
but nobody knows for how long it will be available.
When you have installed it, run Software Update to download and install the latest updates for Snow Leopard.
To use iCloud you have to upgrade at least to Lion, but some functions are only available in Mountain Lion:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4759
You can also purchase the code to use to download Lion (Lion requires an Intel-based Mac with a Core 2 Duo, i3, i5, i7 or Xeon processor and 2GB of RAM, running the latest version of Snow Leopard), or you can purchase Mountain Lion from the App Store - if you can run that:
http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/

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    I am trying to upgrade to OSX Mountain Lion from OSX Lion but i get this message:
    "We could not complete your purchase. The product distribution file could not be verified. It may be damaged or was not signed."
    Further I am able to download other programs from the app store (like growl) but it does not work for Mountail Lion ????
    I looked through the forum and one post said that i have to use lion recovery to reinstall osX lion but then it defetes the objective of upgrading.
    Please help me
    Cheers

    If your system's not compatible with 10.8 and has at least a Core 2 Duo(not Core Duo) CPU, phone the online Apple Store and order a download code for 10.7.
    (73799)

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    Bad choice, since the cost is exorbitant. Snow Leopard ($29 USD) is available from its online store's telesales agents.[1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753) or Customer Service and Sales Support at 1-800-676-2775.]
    Additionally, you can get a MAS redemption code via the same route. See https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4140947?tstart=0 for details.

  • After I upgraded to OSX Mountain Lion, QuickTime no longer auto names and auto saves, my recorded files.

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    HI,
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    Is it safe to upgrade to OSX Mountain Lion yet?

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    I have a Mac osx 10.5.8
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    Start by checking if you can run Snow Leopard:
    Requirements for OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard'
    http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
    The OS 10.6 Snow Leopard install DVD is available for $19.99 from the Apple Store:
    http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
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    When you have installed it, run Software Update to download and install the latest updates for Snow Leopard to bring it up to 10.6.8.
    You should now see the App Store icon, and you now need to set up your account:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4479
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4759
    You can also purchase the code to use to download Lion (Lion requires an Intel-based Mac with a Core 2 Duo, i3, i5, i7 or Xeon processor and 2GB of RAM, running the latest version of Snow Leopard), or you can purchase Mountain Lion from the App Store - if you can run that:
    http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/

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    Do I have to pay to upgrade to OSX Mountain Lion? I just got my mac 6 months ago

    http://www.apple.com/osx/uptodate/
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  • Will upgrading to osx mountain lion upgrade my Logic Pro 9.1.6 to 9.1.7?

    I wanna know if upgrading m computer to osx mountain lion will upgrade my Logic Pro to it's current update to 9.1.7.
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    First, you can (and should) always back up your copy of Logic before updating, that way you can always go back to the earlier version if you need it.  If you do that you might as well update to the latest version of Logic.
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  • Upgrade to osx mountain lion will final cute version 5 still run?

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  • USB- hub stopped working after upgrading to OSX Mountain lion

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    Not sure.  Might be an issue with the USB drivers in mountain lion.
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  • Will upgrading to OSX Mountain Lion erase my rEFIT dual boot Windows?

    Hi All,
    At the suggestion of one of the users in a different section of the forum, I am posting my question here in hopes of finding someone who might have already done this upgrade and can speak from experience.
    I have a MacBook Air that is currently setup to dual-boot OSX Lion or Windows 7 with Boot Camp. The Windows 7 was a requirement in order to be able to use my laptop for work. I want to upgrade to Mountain Lion but I also don't want to erase the partitioning on the hard-drive and I want to keep my Windows 7 installation intact. If I choose to upgrade (instead of a clean install) will this delete the Windows partition and wipe out my disk or will it retain my dual-boot option as it currently is?
    Thanks for your help.

    Then wait on update, and plan to (goes without saying hopefully) to have  backups of both that you can always restore. Especially as this is a work computer in essence.
    Lion had trouble until 10.7.1 and the Lion 4.0 Windows Support Software itself was buggy for those that were installing Windows (or upgrade their boot camp drivers with Lion's).
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    WinClone 3 and CampTune can both help preserve your installation and Carbon Copy Cloner to make bootable backup of Lion and Lion Recovery, in addition to TimeMachine. (TimeMachine has been improved and more flexible).
    And store your ML install package somewhere - given how slow it is DL'ing I'd wait days to even bother.

  • Will this model of iMac get me a free upgrade to OSX Mountain Lion?

    I understand that Apple is letting some users upgrade their previous OSX to Mountain Lion FOR FREE.
    I have never purchased a Mac before and I was about to buy this iMac http://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers/apple/imac-21-5-inch-desktop-sku-69131/
    The model number is MC309X/A and the current OS is Snow Leopard.
    I was wondering, after purchasing, if I will be able to use the FREE upgrade program with this link http://www.apple.com/osx/uptodate/
    Thankyou!

    Am I eligible for the free upgrade?
    See Apple - Free OS X Mountain Lion upgrade Program.

  • Upgrading to osx mountain lion

    I have macbook pro with mac osx 10.6.8. I want to upgrade osx to mountain lion. My time machine is not on, do i need to back up my files in a external disk?

    You certainly do need a backup. You'll save yourself a lot of time and grief by following these tips:
    1. Check the tech specs
    Check out the tech specs for Mountain Lion to make sure you can run it on your current system. If you are upgrading from Snow Leopard, you should also check out will my old apps work with Lion?.
    2. Run Software Update
    Make sure you have the latest version of everything by running
     > Software Update
    before you upgrade. This will help to cut down any compatibility problems when installing Mountain Lion.
    3. Backup your current install
    Without a doubt the biggest cause of trouble and frustration with every OS release is among users who didn’t backup their systems before trying to install the new one. Like Lion, Mountain Lion will be delivered as a download from the App Store, and while this method is certainly convenient, corrupted downloads are not uncommon. Moreover, even when the install proceeds as expected, you want to be able to get back to your previous system if you find things are not to your liking. An OS installation is like performing major surgery on your computer and the chances of complications are always a significant risk. As the old boy scout saying goes ‘Be Prepared’. Backup, backup, backup.
    4. Remove everything from your Login Items.
    For Lion users, that’s
     > System Preferences…> Users & Groups | Login Items
    If you’re upgrading from Snow Leopard 10.6.8, go to
     > System Preferences…> Accounts | Login Items
    There’s a couple of reasons for doing this, but mainly it’s to ensure that you can log in without difficulty. Login Items are one of the main causes of OS problems at the best of times, but with a major upgrade like this, you don’t want any incompatible software choking the system from booting up. See Step 8 below about re-activating your Login Items after the installation.
    5. Be prepared for slow download times
    Apple’s servers will be hotter than a forest fire on release day, so you can expect download times to be pretty poor. At the very least, connect your computer to your router via ethernet cable rather than wifi – that’ll at least help push things along a bit faster at your end. If you can do it from the office or somewhere else that has a lot more bandwidth than the usual home connection, do so.
    6. Save the installer
    After the download completes the installer will run automatically. Do NOT click ‘Install’, but instead quit it. Then go to your Applications folder and copy the ‘Install OS X Mountain Lion .app’ and save it to your Downloads folder or somewhere else. Then you can run the installer in your Applications folder.
    The reason for doing this is that when you install Mountain Lion the Install app in your Applications folder will self-delete. If the install shouldn’t work for some reason the first time round, you won’t have to go through the whole tiresome wait of a download from the App store again if you save a copy to your Downloads folder.
    7. Update 3rd-party apps
    Assuming Mountain Lion boots up just fine, the first thing you’re going to want to do (after having a nose around, of course!) is update your 3rd party apps. Start off by opening the App store to see if any that you’ve sourced from there have updates waiting for you. After that, start up all the main apps that you normally use and use their ‘Check for Updates’ option (usually in the Apps main menu), or contact the developers through their websites.
    8. Test your Login Items apps
    In particular, you’re going to want to test out the apps that you want to put back in your Login Items, before you put them back in there. Run each app and play around with the system for a couple of hours before deciding to put it back in your Login Items list. If you notice any weird behaviour with Finder, the Dock or Desktop backgrounds, problems with wifi or graphics, chances are one or more of your 3rd party apps needs updating to work with Mountain Lion. If there is no update yet, stop using that app till one becomes available or find an alternative. In general, it’s always best to keep Login Items down to a bare minimum. Running apps at login is a sure fire way to slow down boot up times.

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