How to upgrade to lion

What are the steps to upgrade from OS 10.4 to 10.7. The downloads site is confusing.

Minimum hardware is Core2Duo -- Intel.
Unless your signature is wrong, you cannot.
Read this: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4949

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How to upgrade to lion os x 10.7

I am running 10.6.8 and wish to eventually upgrade to 10.7.4. Where do find the upgrade for downloading?

You can purchase Lion by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download.
Lion System Requirements
1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
2. 2GB of memory
3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
4. 7GB of available space
5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.

How to upgrade to lion if your macbook cant take Mountain lion?, How to upgrade to lion if your macbook cant take Mountain lion?

At the Apple store they said they could not upgrade my late 2006 Macbook A1181 to Lion. And they would not support it since they only support Mountain Lion now? I upgraded to 4 RAM and the system is OS X 10.6.8. It should work. If not why not?

Mac OS X 10.7 Lion System Requirements
As to where to purchase, see Niel's response in this thread -
https://discussions.apple.com/message/19573746#19573746

I got a macbook pro in august 2011 and don't know how to upgrade to lion, supposed to be free

Hey all-
I bought my macbook pro in August 2011, about three days before OS x Lion came out. I was told I would be getting a free copy of lion, but didn't know how to get it. Any help on how to get it?! I know it's a little late, but this was something I paid for and should get.

start here
http://www.apple.com/osx/uptodate/

10.6.8 how to upgrade to Lion, or Mtn Lion?

Tried installing Lion from my App Store purchased version onto my Mac Book 10.6.8 but it says I need 10.7?? Ditto for my Pages, and Numbers programs? They will not install any advice is appreciated! ARGH!

suzieseller wrote:
Tried installing Lion from my App Store purchased version onto my Mac Book 10.6.8 but it says I need 10.7?? Ditto for my Pages, and Numbers programs? They will not install any advice is appreciated! ARGH!
Are you sure you were trying to install the Lion Operating system and not an Update for Lion.
Actually Lion is no longer available from the Mac App Store unless you call Appple first and buy it over the phone. Is that what you did?
If not then you are trying to install Mt Lion (Mountain Lion) which should install.
You say "From your App Store Purchased version". Did you at one time in the past buy Lion and burn it to a USB thumb drive or DVD disc and now you are trying to install it on another Mac? That should work also as you have 10.6.8 already installed.
Have no idea about Pages or Numbers.
There is a 10.6.x Installer update.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1512
Try installing that then do the Lion install

Can I upgrade to Lion on my 2 GZ Intel Core Duo MacBook Pro?

I am running Snow Leopard on my MacBook Pro and cant seem to figure out how to upgrade to Lion. Mountain Lion is not compatible with this machine, but maybe Lion is? How to do this?

You need 2 GB RAM at least, but 4 GB is a better working amount. You can buy more RAM at macsales.com and crucial.com for proces you will like, and can find instructions for replacing it.
Read this for application that do not work under Lion: http://roaringapps.com/apps:table
Make a *very* good backup before upgrading. I suggest a clone with CarbonCopyClone ($40 download). This will make a "bootable" backup that can be used to reload SL in case of failure during upgrade.
There is also SuperDuper, but at last report it does not clone the "Recovery Partition" of Lion that CCC will backup. Buying a clone package that work with Lion for future backups is a good idea.
You can call 1-800-676-2775 to buy a download code to use in MacAppStore.
But read the compatibility list first to see if you will lose apps. If you do, you can always keep an external disk with SL on it OR load Lion on a separate partition in your internal drive and choose which one to boot.

Upgrading to lion, but serial number doesn't work. how do i fix it?

i bought my macbook pro 8/02/2011 from best buy, im trying to upgrade to lion, by it says my serial number is not eligible. How can i fix this?

Call Apple Care.

I just upgraded to Lion 10.7.2 and it says that it will not support Power PC programs so my 2008 version of Mac Office and Intuit Quickbooks are blanked out. I need these programs. How do I proceed?

I just upgraded to Lion 10.7.2 and it says that it will not support Power PC programs and has blanked out my 2008 version of MS Office for Mac and Intuit's Quickbooks. How do I proceed to get these programs back?

Upgrade to newer versions compatible with Lion or downgrade to Snow Leopard:
Downgrade Lion to Snow Leopard
1. Boot from your Snow Leopard Installer Disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
2. After DU loads select your hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Note the SMART status of the drive in DU's status area. If it does not say "Verified" then the drive is failing or has failed and will need replacing. SMART info will not be reported on external drives. Otherwise, click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
3. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Click on the Partition button and wait until the process has completed.
4. Quit DU and return to the installer. Install Snow Leopard.
This will erase the whole drive so be sure to backup your files if you don't have a backup already. If you have performed a TM backup using Lion be aware that you cannot restore from that backup in Snow Leopard (see below.) I suggest you make a separate backup using Carbon Copy Cloner 3.4.1.
If you have Snow Leopard Time Machine backups, do a full system restore per #14 in Time Machine - Frequently Asked Questions. If you have subsequent backups from Lion, you can restore newer items selectively, via the "Star Wars" display, per #15 there, but be careful; some Snow Leopard apps may not work with the Lion files.

After upgrading to Lion, my Macbook Air's built in iSight camera has disappeared. I'm not sure how to get it recognized again.

After upgrading to Lion, my Macbook Air's built in iSight camera has disappeared. I'm not sure how to get it recognized again. Help -Sami

Well, if you did then you may be able to track it, if you did not it's not possible.

After upgrading to lion vevo, youtube, and hbo no longer plays videos. I'm assuming this is some kind of plug-in issue. How can I resolve it?

After upgrading to lion, vevo, youtube, and hbo no longer plays videos. I'm assuming this is some kind of plug-in issue. How can I resolve it?

Adobe has published a list of known issues relating to Mac OS 10.7 Lion here:
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/905/cpsid_90508.html
The download page for Flash Player for Mac is here:
http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/?promoid=ISMRZ

How does one continue to use Mail on the early MacBook Pro, Model 1,1, that is not upgradable to Lion? I have been running iCloud on my iPhone (OS5) and iMac (Lion) along with the MacBook Pro (OS Version 10.6.8)

How does one continue to use Mail on the early MacBook Pro, Model 1,1, that is not upgradable to Lion? I have been running iCloud on my iPhone (OS5) and iMac (Lion) along with the MacBook Pro (OS Version 10.6.8) since November until now. Mail will no longer download on the MacBook Pro and keeps asking for my password.

Mail should still be usable with your machine - but you'll need to update the settings to conform to the requirements of your system. Check with your ISP (like ATT, etc.) for the settings that will work with your Mail. Once you've updated this, you should be able to email like before.
For example, my ISP required that I go to Mail Preferences/Accounts and make sure the details conform to your email settings.
I have no idea of what your ISP is or what the settings might be, but this is likely the source of the problem.

I upgraded to Lion on my MacBook Pro. When I close Address Book it automatically quits. How can I get it to stay open on my task bar?

I upgraded to Lion on my MacBook Pro. When I close Address Book it automatically quits. When I close other applications they stay open on my task bar. How can I get Address Book to stay open on my task bar?

Hello charlgilbert,
It sounds like you would like to send a text from your phone number on your portable computer. You can do this by setting iMessage to start new conversations from your phone number in the Messages settings:
On OS X, find out which addresses are enabled:
In Messages, choose Messages > Preferences > Accounts.
From: iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
Sterling

I bought my 20" iMac in Nov of 2007 and when I try to purchase the upgrade for lion I'm told I need 2GB of memory and I only have 1GB. How can I get more? I am currently running snow leopard

Trying to upgrade to Lion on my 20" iMac that I bought in Nov. 2007. Currently I'm running on MAC OS X version 10.6.8. When I tried to buy the upgrade I got a response that Lion requires 2 GB of memory and I only have 1 GB. How can I get more memory and will my computer be compatible with Lion when I do get more memory?

Yes you can install more RAM. Up to 6 GBs. Two - 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMMs. For the maximum use one 4 GB and one 2 GB. Otherwise install a pair of 2 GB modules for a total of 4 GBs.
You can purchase suitable RAM at DataMem or OWC. OWC also has video tutorials on installation.

How can I upgrade to Lion or Mountain Lion if I'm still using Tiger 10.4.11?

I have an old (5 years +/-) MacBook that is still running on 10.4.11. I want to upgrade to a better OS but I think I need to increase the memory in the computer to be able to upgrade. Is this true? If so, how do I go about it?
Thanks!!

Upgrade Paths to Snow Leopard, Lion, and/or Mountain Lion
You can upgrade to Mountain Lion from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. Mountain Lion can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for $19.99. To access the App Store you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.6 or later installed.
Upgrading to Snow Leopard
You must purchase Snow Leopard through the Apple Store: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store (U.S.). The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will be sent physical media by mail after placing your order.
After you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store. Access to the App Store enables you to download Mountain Lion if your computer meets the requirements.
     Snow Leopard General Requirements
       1. Mac computer with an Intel processor
       2. 1GB of memory
       3. 5GB of available disk space
       4. DVD drive for installation
       5. Some features require a compatible Internet service provider;
           fees may apply.
       6. Some features require Apple’s iCloud services; fees and
           terms apply.
Upgrading to Lion
If your computer does not meet the requirements to install Mountain Lion, it may still meet the requirements to install Lion.
You can purchase Lion by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.
     Lion System Requirements
       1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,
           or Xeon processor
       2. 2GB of memory
       3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
       4. 7GB of available space
       5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
Upgrading to Mountain Lion
To upgrade to Mountain Lion you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Purchase and download Mountain Lion from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. Mountain Lion is $19.99 plus tax. The file is quite large, over 4 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.
     OS X Mountain Lion - System Requirements
       Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mountain Lion
         1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 7,1 or later
         2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 5,1 or later
         3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 2,1 or later
         5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         7. Xserve (Early 2009) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
To find the model identifier open System Profiler in the Utilities folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right.
     Are my applications compatible?
         See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps.
     For a complete How-To introduction from Apple see Upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion.

I've just upgraded to Lion and finder no longer shows how much free disk space I have left

Hi I've just upgraded to Lion and when im now in finder i can no longer see how much free or used hard disk space i have. anyone know how to turn this back on?

Hi Alan,
I think you are looking for this:
From the Finder, select View > Show Status Bar and like magic, your info is revealed like how it was with snow leopard at the bottom of the finder window.
If you have the finder window at the bottom of your screen then it might be below the screen, just move the window up. That happened for me when I revealed it.
Hope this helps.
/svenskdod

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