I have Mac using OS X 10.5.8 and need to upgrade, my book has freezing up a lot also.

I have Mac using OS X 10.5.8 and need to upgrade, my book has freezing up a lot also what can i do as far as instalation of a newer software

you might want to check your battery. my MacBook was freezing up a lot too. and just this morning wouldn't even start. tho it was plugged in. fooled around with the plug, still no go.
Checked battery. fully charged.
took it out, and it wouldn't go back in, then noticed there's a slight bulge on the inside.
This is definitely not good.
So plugged it in without the battery. started up fine. and has not frozen yet. while looking for battery replacements on eBay. for hours now. lots of really inexpensive replacemnt ones.
if that is your problem, check seller's reliability first.

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HT1338 I have Mac OS X Version 10.5.8 and need to update to OS X version 10.8 how can I do so?

I have Mac OS X Version 10.5.8 and need to update to OS X version 10.8 how can I do so?

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/

I have an imac running osx 10.4.11 and need to upgrade to at least 10.5. Where can I find it?

I have an imac running osx 10.4.11 and need to upgrade to at least 10.5. Where can I find it?

Not having enough space on your hard drive is a problem in itself, OS X likes 10-20% free in order to operate smoothly. Right click on your hard drive icon and choose Get Info to see how much you have free. There are several free applications that will help you identify what is taking up so much space just Google it. Here's a CNet article on one
http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-20103652-285/find-out-whats-taking-space-on- your-mac-hard-drive/

HT6114 I have MAC OS X 10.5.8, do i need to upgrade, How?

Do I need to upgrade?
How to do I purchase?
To what version?

Do you need to upgrade? We sure wouldn't know. If you can do all you want to do now, then you don't need to upgrade.
Upgrading to Snow Leopard
You can 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 Mavericks 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 Mavericks, it may still meet the requirements to install Lion.
You can purchase Lion at the Online Apple Store. 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 Mavericks
You can upgrade to Mavericks from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. Mavericks can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for FREE.
Upgrading to Mavericks
To upgrade to Mavericks you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Download Mavericks from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. Mavericks is free. The file is quite large, over 5 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 Mavericks- System Requirements
    Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mavericks
         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.

HT1443 I have an imac running os 10.4.11 and need to upgrade. What is the procedure and how high should i go as far as what os?

Help?

First:
What specific iMac model do you have?
Why do you need to upgrade?
Are you prepared to spend money on upgrading?
To find out what model you have open System Profile in the Utilities folder and report what you find displayed for the Model Identifier.

HT1444 Have Mac OS v. 10.5.8 and Need i tunes for new iPad. My i tunes says I need quick time 7.5.5. I've searched but don't find it for my Mac which is Panther. Any help will be appreciated.

Need software download of Quicktime 7.5.5 for itunes for Mac OSv. 10.5.8 so I can use new ipad. Can't find download for it. Any help is gratefully accepted

OS X 10.5.x is Leopard and not Panther - wrong cat I am afraid!

I have to use explorer for one business app and need to not have a default browser. How do I de-select firefox as my default browser?

I have had firefox as my default browser for some time, but I have a business associate that has features not accessible by firefox - only explorer. How do I de-select firefox as my default browser so I can use explorer without being redirected to firefox (and vice versa of course)?

# Open Safari
# Select Preferences from the Safari menu
# In the General tab, use the default web browser drop-down menu to select the browser you want as default

I have been using Adobe/Aldus software since 1987 and in that time one thing has remained constant.

The inability of Abode to answer the phone - at the time of writing I have been waiting twenty minutes - and on the rare occasions when they do, I rarely get a sensible response.   It should by so simple:
Me: "We are one of the UK's leading book and Magazine publishers.   We are thinking of entering the e-book market and want to know if Adobe do any software for this?"
Adobe: (answering the phone immediately it starts to ring). "Certainly, sir.   You want our xyz ebook CS455"
Me: "Thank you so much.   I'll have 150 copies."
The reality is that after half an hour a voice said hello and, before I could introduce myself, added "I am putting you through"   To whom or why, I am to know.
Little wonder there is a recession.

I'm equally as annoyed with Adobe.
I work for a large Design Consultancy and we have recently subscribed to DPS software. I'm looking to cancel this and switch to Creative Cloud making use of the single edition DPS. I've been trying to find out if all of my folios will still be visable or if they will vanish to shared users if I cancel my DPS subscription. It is essential that I'm sure how this works before I proceed.
I've called Adobe on several occasions. Once getting through (usually after 20-30mins) I get transfered to the technical team and after another 20 mins or so I give up! I've logged call backs on the Adobe website and nothing.
Utterly useless.

I have Mac OS X version 10.5.8 and couldn't upgrade my system

First I couldn't upgrade my software to 10.6.x or later to be able to buy the new X OS Mountain Lion?
Note: everytime I check for updates I get the message that there no updates available for my computer.
Second, is my Mac compatible with the new OS? My Model Identifier: MacBook5,1

Contact Apple in your Country to Purchase a Snow Leopard Disc...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
After the Successfull Install... Run Software Update and Update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8...
Next go to the Mac App Store and Purchase Mountain Lion...
BUT...
Before attempting any Major Upgrade... get yourself an External Hard Drive... and create a Bootable Clone Backup of your current Hard Drive...
By far the easiest way to make such a Backup, is to use something like
SuperDuper http://www.shirt-pocket.com/
or CCC http://www.bombich.com/
That way, should anything untoward happen during the Upgrade,
You will NOT LOSE ANYTHING.
(Get an EHD that is at least equal to your current Drive...)
You will also need more RAM... Get the Maximum you can for your Mac...
It is important to get the Correct and Matching RAM
See Here > OWC RAM > http://www.macsales.com/
Lastly... with regards to Mountain Lion...
Check here for compatibility of 3rd party Software you may be using...
http://roaringapps.com/apps:table

I am out of space on my Macbook Air and have a Time Machine Backup. I want to complete reset my mac, but wonder if I can pick and choose what I restore to my computer? Can I also use my time machine backup and external storage as well?

I am out of space on my Macbook Air and have a Time Machine Backup. I want to complete reset my mac, but wonder if I can pick and choose what I restore to my computer? Can I also use my time machine backup as external storage as well for the files I don't need everyday?

If you are using "Restore from Time Machine Backup" option from OS X Recovery, you can only choose from the broad categories presented.
... Can I also use my time machine backup as external storage as well for the files I don't need everyday?
To be clear, if you are asking if you can use the volume containing your Time Machine backup to store additional, non-Time Machine files, the short answer is yes.
It's not a good idea though, since the Time Machine backup will eventually fill all available space, after which it begins to remove old, "expired" backups to make room for newer ones. The presence of additional files doesn't change that fact, and Time Machine will not erase them, but you will encounter a dilemma should you want to store additional files on that volume when there is no remaining space. You will have to make room for them on your own, by deleting existing files. Furthermore, since Time Machine cannot back up its own volume, those additional files will not be backed up by Time Machine.
The easy solution for what you describe is to purchase additional external storage. External USB hard disk drives have become very inexpensive; about $55 will buy a perfectly suitable 1 TB drive.
You can also choose to replace your MacBook Air's internal storage with a larger capacity one. Look for a suitable replacement from OWC / MacSales:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/SSD/OWC/Air-Retina
That gets a little more expensive but it is the optimum solution.

A year ago I brought a 1 TB hard drive (My Passport), I have not used it for over 4 months and now when I use the USB cord to connect it to my mac, it does not register the hard drive. Does anyone know why this is happening?

A year ago I brought a 1 TB hard drive (My Passport), I have not used it for over 4 months and now when I use the USB cord to connect it to my mac, it does not register the hard drive. Does anyone know why this is happening?

The beeps could be caused by something as simple as a loose internal wire or connection. If it is under warranty (not sure how long that is, as WD drives range from 1 to 5 years depending on the model's series - I think "my passport" drives are 3 years) you could contact WD and ask them about it.
If it is out of warranty, you could also try opening the case and check the connections - the drive may be fine, and there have been posts on TomsHardware forums of people getting the beeps, opening up the case and the drive is fine, just some wire worked loose.

I have iphoto 7.1.5 and need to upgrade to use icloud. I have Mac osX 10.7.5. Which upgrades and in what order? Thank you.

I have a Macbook 10.7.5. Just got an iphone 4s and need to upgrade the iphoto on Macb to use icloud. Can you tell me how to go about it? That is, which upgrades do I need and in what order? Thank you

NOTE: if you upgrade to Mavericks you'll have to purchase iPhoto 9.5.1 from the App Store as your current version does not qualify for a free upgrade.
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I have Mac OS X 10.5.8. How do I upgrade to Snow Leopard to upgrade to Mountain Lion?

I have Mac OS X 10.5.8. How do I upgrade to Snow Leopard to upgrade to Mountain Lion?

Your machine is likely too dated to run 10.8 at all , or if it does will run slow.
It won't run your PPC based software or hardware drives for external hardware.
10.6 will run your PPC software and likely is best for that machine performance speaking, Software Update to 10.6.8 and stay there.
You better do your research first.
Things to consider before upgrading OS X
Or else get this
Why is my computer slow?
and then have to do this
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or this
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I have mac OS X, Photoshop CC 64 bit and and i would like to run 32 bit plugins.. How may I do this ?

I have mac OS X, Photoshop CC 64 bit and and i would like to run 32 bit plugins.. How may I do this ?

As said already by JJMack, you cannot do that.
Photoshop CS6, CC & CC 2014 only install a 64-bit version on Mac OS.
Photoshop CS5 installs a version that can launch in either 32 bit or 64 bit when you install on a 64-bit version of Mac OS (Mac OS X 10.5 or later). If you are using Mac OS X 10.4 or earlier, then Photoshop only installs the 32-bit version.
Photoshop CS4 installs a 32-bit version only.
64-bit OS benefits, limitations
~ Arpit

HT201364 i am try to use my itunes which i have not used in a while trying to do all the upgrade. i have an older macbook but i cant download anything. so is apple saying that i will not be able to connect my iphone to macbook ever unless i get a new lapt

i am try to use my itunes which i have not used in a while trying to do all the upgrades. i have an older macbook but i cant download anything. so is apple saying that i will not be able to connect my iphone to macbook ever unless i get a new laptop?

Your MacBook is compatible with Mac OS X 10.6.8, which is the minimum required to install the current version of iTunes and sync devices running iOS 7. It doesn't need to be compatible with Lion, Mountain Lion, or Mavericks.
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