HT1338 Updating Mac OS X Version 10.5.8 to 10.6
I am currently running Mac OS X Version 10.5.8 and am trying to update my iTunes to Version 10.7, however an error message appears saying that I must update to Mac OS X 10.6. When I run the Software Updater, it says that my computer is up to date?? Why can't I update the OS X 10.5.8 to the 10.6?? Please HELP!! Thanks
rjsilva23 wrote:
... Why can't I update the OS X 10.5.8 to the 10.6?? Please HELP!! Thanks
Because it is a Paid Upgrade and Not Available as a Download...
First Check that your Mac meets the System Requirements for SL and then post back...
Snow Leopard Tech Specs
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
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http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
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I have mac os x, version 10.6.3 in my macbookpro and i want to update to os x lion and could use I cloud, so could you help me to do it because I have already done like it says here and inthe middle cut the downloading so couldn't, thanks, marianoIf you have 10.6.3 you need to update to 10.6.8 first. So, http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
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