How can I tell how old my computer is?

how do I tell how old my computer is, is there a way to find a history of purchases from Apple, not my iTunes purchases?

Hi i,
You'll find these links useful:
https://selfsolve.apple.com/GetWarranty.do
http://support.apple.com/specs/#
http://www.appleserialnumberinfo.com/Desktop/index.php
http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html

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How can I tell how old my computer is

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How can I tell what microprocessor my computer has

How can I tell what microprocessor and operating system I have on my Mac? Also wheter it is 32 or 64 bit? How much RAM? I want to purchase software, but not if it won't work.

Apple>About This Mac>More Info

Can I convert an old IMAC computer with OS 9 operating system from being "dial up" to high speed?

Can anyone tell me how I can convert my old IMAC from "dial up" to go on the internet as high speed? I have an ISP provider for a more modern computer that I own, but I really would like to use my old IMAC on the internet as well? How can I make it compatible with high speed internet? If I try to go on line, the internal modem "dials up". How can I change that and cause it to communicate with my external high speed modem?

Any iMac can connect by ethernet to the router.
You'll need to disable the modem and set up the network config.
Too long since I used OS9 to guide you on that bit; ask in the correct forum;
https://discussions.apple.com/community/mac_os/classic_mac_os or;
https://discussions.apple.com/community/desktop_computers/imac_powerpc

How can i Deauthorize my old broken computer? ( i can't access it:'( pleide help!)

My Windows 7 pc broke and i have got an new Mac mini but i cant Deauthorize my old Windows 7 pc. How can i do that without having access to my old pc?

You will have to deauthorize all your computers and then reauthorize the ones that need it.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1420 says:
If you need to authorize your new computer and are unable due to already having five authorized computers, you can deauthorize all computers by doing the following:
Click iTunes Store on the left side of iTunes.
If you're not signed in to the store, click the Account button, then enter your account name and password.
Click the Account button again (your Apple ID appears on the button), enter your password, and then click View Account.
In the Account Information window, click Deauthorize All.
Note: You may only use this feature once per year. The Deauthorize All button will not appear if you have fewer than two authorized computers. If you need assistance on using this feature, please contact iTunes Store support via email (http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/store/).

How can I delete an old PC computer in my iCloud account?

I have an iPhone4S and an iMac activated in my iCloud account.
When I tried to activate my PC, i got the message that I have already activated 5 computers. There seem to be old PCs that I do not have, still beeing activated. How can I delete old computers in my iCloud account?

Amanda...
You can authorize up to 5 computers...
Read here > About iTunes Store authorization and deauthorization

Where can I find how old my computer is?

I have a MacBook Pro. I am trying to locate the year this computer was manufactured. I clicked on the apple then More Info. There is a lot of information, but no manufacture date.
Under system profiler, the full view is checked. Still can't find the date of manufacture. Help.

Apple menu / About This Mac / More Info.
On the right side, under Hardware Overview, the second line from the bottom has the serial number. Copy this.
Go to this site and paste in the serial number in the empty field.
http://www.powerbookmedic.com/identify-mac-serial.php

How can you tell from old/new?

Thanks...

If you look on the website, the old will have a number along with letter A. The new will have a number with a B.
So according to BestBuys website, they have the iPods with the new Apps.

How do you tell what week your computer was manufactured?

How can I tell what week my computer was manufactured? My serial number is [..snipped...]. Week 19 translates to what month?
Thank you

Someone, somewhere could theoretically, trace your serial number to your name, address and maybe even how you paid for your computer. I recently had my identity cloned in Mexico. I wouldn’t think of posting any unnecessary information on any website. But that’s just me.

How old is my new iMac?

Just purchased and received a refurbed 2.8 GHz iMac from Apple that I assumed was the most recently discontinued model. Turns out that the memory spec for the ram is 667mhz. Does this mean this refurb is from 2007? Certainly not spelled out in the description and I only figured it out when I tried to upgrade the ram to 4gig with a kit from OWC that was 800mhz bus speed and it wouldn't boot. Didn't dawn on me that the refurb would have been 2 generations old. Had I known I probably would have gone with a new machine. Does anyone know if this is standard practice for Apple? Trying to decide whether it's worth the bother to send it back or not.
Thanks, Jim

Whether you want to keep it or not is 100% up to you, I think Apple is pretty up front on the specifications though. It's also a terrific bargain and a great machine...well I'm just saying that because it's what I have.
The difference between the machine you got and the previous generation was very small, a small bump in RAM speed (667 vs. 800) and some graphics cards options that weren't really that noticeable unless you were doing 3D applications or playing very graphics intensive games.
Without knowing how you intend to use your iMac it's difficult to say. However remember you have 14 days to return the machine so if you aren't happy with it for some reason just call Apple and arrange having it returned. My $.02 Personally I think it's a terrific buy and a great machine.
However to answer how old your computer is go to this site, type in your serial number and it will tell you the build date.
http://www.appleserialnumberinfo.com/Desktop/index.php

Can somebody tell me how to transfer iPhone/iPod backup data from my old computer to a new one?

Is it possible for me to transfer the backup data of my iPod touch and iPhone from my old computer to a new one? I don't own any Macs, only PCs. My backup data are saved on a PC (desktop) which has Windows XP SP2 as its OS and I am planning to transfer my iPod/iPhone backup data to a laptop with Windows 7 as its OS. Is it possible? If so, can someone tell me the step-by-step procedure on how to do this, including how to find the folder where my backup data is stored. I would be very much grateful. Thanks a lot for those who may be able to help me with this matter. ^_^
P.S. I am planning to use an external hard disk to transfer my backup data to the new computer.
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Ah, I see. In that case your life will be much easier if you convert your library back into a portable format before you attempt to migrate it.
The normal location for the iTunes Library.itl file is the iTunes folder at <User's Music>\iTunes though it is possible that you have previously moved the library separately from moving the media folder, or you could have your media stored outside the designated iTunes Media folder.
Here are the typical layouts for the iTunes folders:
In the layout above, with the media folder (everything in the red box) inside the library folder, the library is considered to be portable. You can rearrange things to make a split library portable by taking a number of small steps which don't break the library.
Before you start any media files that are outside of the designated media folder will need to be consolidated. N.b. Your iTunes Media folder location should be on the target drive that you are going to build the portable library on. If you have the bulk of your library is stored in a folder on an external drive that is not currently designated as the iTunes Media folder then change this property (Edit > Preferences > Advanced) before consolidating.
If the library is in the old style layout then it should ideally be be upgraded to iTunes Media Organisation (Library > Organise Library > Rearrange files in the folder <Media Folder>) to ensure that iPod Games, Mobile Applications etc. are brought inside the media folder.
The basic non-fatal manipulations are:
You can connect to an alternate set of library files by holding down Shift (Win) or Option (Mac) when starting iTunes.
You can move the library files to a new location as long as the media stays put.
You can move the library files and the media together if the media folder is a direct subfolder of the library folder.
If you have already moved/copied the media content from a subfolder of the library folder to a different location then you only need to copy the library files for it to appear as if you have moved the entire library in the way allowed above. I.e. just copy the library files into the parent folder of the media folder.
You can rename the media folder to iTunes Media (if it isn't already) if the media folder is inside the library folder.
iTunes uses the name of the folder holding the library files as the window title. Having made a library "portable" you may need to take a final step of renaming the library folder to iTunes or, if the library files have ended up at the root of a drive, moving all of the library files and content folders into a new folder called iTunes.
After each change you need to open, test and close the relevant library before attempting another change. If a change broke the library, undo it or revert to using the previous set of library files.
In essence all you need to do to make your library portable is copy the library files into the parent folder of the media folder on the external/secondary drive and use the hold-down-shift/option-when-starting-iTunes method to connect to it. Other manipulations may be required to normalize the library so that the library and media folders have standard names.
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ITunes musical library located on a WD 2TB, ext. drv. Computer destroyed by virus; ED survived. Bought new laptop, connected ED. Not able to see library. ED shows as 'G:' 95% full. How can I reconnect my old library to new laptop?

I had my iTunes musical library on an ext. drv. WD 2TB, ‘MY BOOK ESSENTIAL'. Three weeks ago, my computer was infected by a virus that fried it. It did not affect the external drive. I bought a new computer: a laptop, Dell XPS, Intel Core i7-2630QM CPU, Windows 7 Home Premium. I have been able to connect the WD external drive; however, I am not able to see the musical library in my iTunes or Explorer. ‘My Computer’ shows the external drive as ‘G:’ 95% full. It reads, 32.1 GB free of 1.36 TB. When I click on the drive to see its contents, it shows nothing. The library in iTunes also shows nothing. Can anyone help, please? How can I reconnect my old musical library to my new laptop and iTunes? Many thanks.

Hmm, viruses don't generally "fry" drives. They can make bootable operating systems not bootable, hide data, and corrupt executable files. Software can potentially wipe all the data from the drive but it shouldn't be able to physically damage the drive. Bah! What's done is done.
As to unhiding your files assuming they are just hidden....
Hit Start > Run, type in CMD and press enter. Type the following at the prompt and then press enter:
attrib -h -s -r g:\*.* /d /s
This tells windows to clear the hidden, read-only, and system flags from all files on the drive, assuming of course your profile has the power to "see" the files and change them.
If that doesn't work then you may need to take ownership of the drive first. The drive may have security settings that make it "belong" to an account on your old system. Right-click on the drive in Windows Explorer and click Properties. Click the Security tab, the Advanced button, the Owner tab, then the Edit tab. Make yourself the owner, then you can make any other changes to the security settings you want to back on the Permissions tab. (If you can't change the owner log out and log back in as Administrator). For iTunes your account (or everyone) and SYSTEM need full access to all files. Any changes you make should be applied to "This folder, subfolders and files", should be inheritable and you should also replace the permissions on all child objects.
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I bought an old iPod touch It is 6.1.6, i would like to add a new icloud account but it can't let me. this iPod touch belonged to another person and i don't know where is he can you tell me please how to add a new icloud account??

I bought an old iPod touch It is 6.1.6, i would like to add a new icloud account but it can't let me. this iPod touch belonged to another person and i don't know where is he can you tell me please how to add a new icloud account??

The 4G/iOS 6 does not have an Activation Lock. That started with iOS 7.
Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
For how to restore:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software

TS1702 Hi when i try install keynote ...i must uptade to v 5.1 os ..but if i do it ...all my old app will goen ..can u tell me how can i work plezzz .thanx

Hi when i try install keynote ...i must uptade to v 5.1 os ..but if i do it ...all my old app will goen ..can u tell me how can i work plezzz .thanx

To update, connect the iPad to your computer's iTunes and copy any purchases off the iPad to your computer via File > Transfer Purchases. You may also want to copy photos and any important documents off the iPad as well e.g. via the file sharing section at the bottom of the device's apps tab when connected to iTunes, via wifi, email, dropbox etc - they should be included in the backup, but it's best to have a copy of them outside of the backup just in case. You can then force a backup of the iPad by right-clicking the iPad 'Device' on the left-hand side of iTunes and selecting 'Backup'.
Then start the update by selecting the iPad on the left-hand side of iTunes, and on the Summary tab on the right-hand side clicking the Check For Updates button (the update will should restore your content back to the iPad)
Updating to iOS 5+ : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
Your iPad will be updated to iOS 6.0.1 (which is the only version that is 'signed' by Apple), so you will lose the built-in YouTube app and the Maps app will change.

HT1420 how can i deauthorize an old computer

Can anyone tell me how i can deathorize an old computer, so i can sync my iphone to this computer.

iTunes > Store > "Deauthorize this Computer..."
You can deauthorize individual computers, but only by using those computers. Otherwise you can "deauthorize all" from your iTunes account.
Open iTunes on a computer
From the Store menu, select "View my Account..."
Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
Under "Computer Authorizations" select "Deauthorize All".
Authorize each computer you still have, as you may require.
You may only do this once per year.
After you "deauthorize all" your authorized computers, authorize each one as required.

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