HT1338 Im trying to update to current OSX currently installed is 10.6.8

I seem to have migrated an old OS onto my laptop and am now trying to update the operating system. How do I get to the OSX mountain lion from the 10.6.8 version currently installed. sort of techno-challenged

Where my picture says "Download" you will see a price to buy Mountain Lion. Click on that button and enter your AppleID password to purchase Mountain Lion. It will then download into your Applications folder. It is about 4GB, so it may take some time.
Given that you are self-admittedly "techno-challenged," do you know that some of your programs will not work with Mountain Lion, even though they work just fine with Snow Leopard?
You can research all of your software here: http://roaringapps.com/apps:table

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Either try redownloading or try downloading the standalone updater: OS X Lion Update 10.7.4 (Client Combo).
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TS1702 I have 8 apps that when I tried to update, are now stuck on "installing" in the box that says update. every time I try to update another app, it gets frozen like this as well. I was able to quit all apps, but these, as they do not respond. Any ide

I have 8 apps that, when I tried to update, are now stuck on "installing" in the box that says update. every time I try to update another app, it gets frozen like this as well. I was able to quit all apps, but these, as they do not respond. Any ideas?

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Need camera raw plugin 8.5 to switch between Lightroom and PS CC. Tried to update CC. It say installing but nothing happens.

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HT1338 When trying to update getting (error surle error domain error-1100). It started yesterday, any help would be great. I have Mountain Lion 10.8.1 on a new macbook pro with retina display.

When trying to update getting (error surle error domain error-1100). It started yesterday, any help would be great. I have Mountain Lion 10.8.1 on a new macbook pro with retina display.

There are many people suffering from this problem right now (including me). It appears to be a server issue. Just wait and try checking for updates again tomorrow.
Some things I have heard indicate that this may be a regional problem, though what parts of the world are affected I don't know yet. A few people have been helped by deleting the following preference file (paste the path into the Go -> Go to Folder window in the Finder to locate it), though most have not:
~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate.plist
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HT1338 When trying to update my software, I get "an error occurred" message, and the update gets cancelled. How do I fix it?

When trying to update my software, I get "an error occurred" message, and the update gets cancelled. How can I fix this?

I have found other threads with this problem. The problem is that you are using your iTunes account on another user at the same time you want to update software. Just close iTunes from that user. See > https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4577180?start=0&tstart=0

HT1338 im trying to update my macbook from 10.4.11 but its not letting me. what should i do?

im trying to update my software from 10.4.11 but its not letting me. what should i do?

You are at the max version of Tiger OS 10.4.11. There are no additional updates.
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 Cheers, Tom

HT1338 I need to update my old osx 10.5 to the osx mountain lion how do I do this?

I need to update my old osx 10.5 to the osx mountain lion how do I do this?

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My imac is currently running mac os x 10.5.8. I've tried to install mac osx snow leopard 10.6.3, but have been unsuccesful because the disc fails to install.
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noondaywitch wrote:
You should boot from the Installer DVD by holding down the C key during start up until the Apple logo and spinning cog wheel appears. Allow plenty of time for the installer to appear - it can take several minutes when booting from a disc.
I suggest not doing this unless the Apple recommended method (starting by double-clicking on the
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The Apple method performs a check of the DVD's integrity before starting up from it. This can't be done if you start up directly from the DVD.
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HT1338 When trying to update,

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I run OSX 10.6.8 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 MacbookPro 8,1 and for the life of me I cannot get the 14+ software updates to install.
The technology should be invisible, that's the whole reason I abandoned Windows for Mac (so I could just do things and be insulated from technical b.s. I'm not qualified to troubleshoot in the first place.)
There are as I said at least 14 discrete software updates available according to Software Update. Everyone of them has been downloaded, and demands a restart post-install.
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First off, I would never install all 14 at once, especially since restarts are required. Tedious as it may be, I would install them one by one. Running all of them at once will make your computer choke on them and probably make a big mess.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
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I am trying to update my macbook osx 10.6.8 to the free update and it says it cant update it. Anyone else have this problem and if so have you found a solution?

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http://www.apple.com/support/osx/
•Apple - Support - OS X - Upgrade:
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