I'm currently running OS X 10.5.8. What Do I need to do to get to Mountain Lion?
I'm currently running OS X 10.5.8. What Do I need to do to get to Mountain Lion? Looking for the cheapest route. Also, where should I buy to get it the cheapest/quickest? Thanks...
There is only one way to upgrade your Mac to Mt Lion. That is IF your Mac can run Mt Lion. Check the Apple Mt Lion specs for a list of system that will and that will not run Mt Lion.
If your system can then you will first need to buy Snow Leopard from Apple, $19, and install it. Then update that to 10.6.8 from Software Updates. Then you can use the Mac App Store to upgrade to Mt Lion for another $19.
That is the only, easiest and cheapest way.
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I want to upgrade to lion, but I am currently running leopard 10.5.8. What do I have to do to upgrade?
bj1027 wrote:
Yes I meet the system requirements
OK...
Contact Apple in your Country to Purchase a Snow Leopard Disc...
And the Download Code for Lion...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
After the Successful Install of SL... Run Software Update and Update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8...
Next go to the Mac App Store and Purchase Lion... Using your Download Code...
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 Lion...
Check here for compatibility of 3rd party Software you may be using...
http://roaringapps.com/apps:table -
I am currently running version 10.4.11 on my computer, I need to upgrade to 10.5. Do I need to upgrade or get a new full version?
You need to purchase the retail version on a disc with a black face and a big X on it. Do not buy a grey-faced version, that would be machine specific and won't work for you.
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Problem
High running Temperature
Specification
iMac 27 inch
Mac OS X Includes Software Snow Leopard upgraded to Mountain Lion OS X 10.8.03 (1278)
251 GB Flash Drive
2 TB Sata disk
Processor 3.4 Ghz Intel Core I7
Memory 16 GB 1333 MHz DDR3
Graphics AMD Radeon HD 6970 2048 MB
Video: Software Final Cut Pro X 10.0.8
I use the imac mainly for editing Video which when doing so it has reached temperatures of near to 60° C which causes the program to become unstable and needs to be cooled down to operate correctly.
An Apple technician (by phone) advised me to download an smcfancontrol. This allows each individual fan to increase speed and also advises the current temperature at °C. The smcfancontrol has been downloaded but this has not resolved the problem. By increasing the speed of the fan more heat is generated and creates additional noise.
I have since taken the iMac to an Apple Store for examination as suggested by APPLECARE when the fans were found to be working correctly. An Apple Store technician carried out a test, but not whilst working under the pressure of FINAL CUT PRO when the iMac generates a high temperature.
The Temperature Specification for this model is
Operating Temperature 20 °c to 35°C
Storage Temp.47°c
Clearly the temperature my iMac is operating at is excessive and could cause the computer to break down prematurely. Has anyone experienced this problem.
Frank HowellWhen was the last time you cleaned/vacuumed out all of your iMac's vents, slots and ports.
You need to do this with the iMac powered down, disconnected from power and everything disconnected.
Lay your iMac, screen down, on a soft surface, like a heavy towel. Use a small electronics vac, or portable or full size vac with hose and a crevice tool attachment and carefully and slowly vacuum every vent, slot and port on your iMac.
Then reconnect everything up, power up and download and install iStat Pro. Start working, then report the temps of your iMac after this has been done.
When using SMCFan Control, it is important not to run the fans at too high an RPM. This doesn't generate heat on its own, but will suck in more dust, lint and dirt into your iMac, and that will be the cause of additonal increases in heat.
I run my fans in the range of 1400-1600 RPMs. You can go as high as 1800 RPMs but it is important to keep the RPM range below either 1800 or below 2000 RPMs.
I, also, run a very small desktop fan pointed toward the upper back of my iMac to keep temps down even further. -
I have a mac book pro that i bought in late 2009. My current software is snow leopard version 10.5.8. I would like to get the new lion operating system but I cant without first getting the latest version of snow leopard. however when I go to update my software it doesnt show that any update is available.
10.5.8 is Leopard, not Snow Leopard. You need the Snow Leopard DVD;
You can get it only by phone now from Apple.
In the US, call 1-800-MY-APPLE and ask for a sales assistant. Last quoted price was $19.99 for the single-user and $29.99 for the family licence.
For other countries, check here; http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
Don't forget to ask for Sales; the tech support guys can't help.
If you want Lion, rather than Mountain Lion, the same Sales team can give you a download code to use at the Mac AppStore.
To get the App Store, you need to update your new Snow Leopard from 10.6.3 (which is the version on the installer) to 10.6.8 with the combo update; http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
Be warned that the upgrades will render a lot of older software unusable, and will need new drivers for printers and scanners in all likelihood. -
HT200117 I'm running Mac OS X 10.5.8. How do I upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion???
I'm running Mac OS X 10.5.8. How do I upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion??? Help please!
http://www.apple.com/osx/specs See if your computer is compatible. Then, call Apple and buy Snow Leopard. Make a backup, insert the install DVD and upgrade. Finally, update Snow Leopard, open App Store and purchase Mountain Lion
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I need to update my software to OS X 10.6.8 but my software update keep on showing that there is nothing to be update, my iMac is currently OS X 10.5.8. What do I need to do?
Some online resellers still have Snow Leopard in stock, but their prices are ridiculously high (Amazon.com is one). So your best bet is to call Apple; they will sell it for about $20 US as long as they still have stock.
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I installed iWork11 but the '09 versions of the software are still running--and the default. What do I need to do to get the '11 versions working?
It's very simple. If you want to use iPhoto, just let it manage things as it does. Other than that: Export from iPhoto and delete the image from iPhoto. That will remove the master and all versions.
If space is an issue... use an external disk.
Don't change anything in the iPhoto Library Folder via the Finder or any other application. iPhoto depends on the structure as well as the contents of this folder. Moving things, renaming things, deleting them or otherwise making changes will prevent iPhoto from working and could even cause you to damage or lose your photos.
Regards
TD -
My iMac does not connect to internet via wireless after I log in. I have to open network preferences and run the assistant everytime to make it work. Its a new system, updated to Mountain Lion,.
Hi, this has worked for a few...
Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712
10.7…
System Preferences>Network, top of window>Locations>Edit Locations, little plus icon, give it a name.
10.5.x/10.6.x/10.7.x instructions...
System Preferences>Network, click on the little gear at the bottom next to the + & - icons, (unlock lock first if locked), choose Set Service Order.
The interface that connects to the Internet should be dragged to the top of the list.
Instead of joining your Network from the list, click the WiFi icon at the top, and click join other network. Fill in everything as needed.
For 10.5/10.6, System Preferences>Network, unlock the lock if need be, highlight the Interface you use to connect to Internet, click on the advanced button, click on the DNS tab, click on the little plus icon, then add these numbers...
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220
Click OK.
Also, turn off IPv6:
System Preferences » Network » AirPort » TCP/IP tab » Configure IPv6
Or whatever Interface you use. -
If I want to run windows applications on my mac what do I need?
If I want to run windows applications on my mac what do I need?
See
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1461
or
http://www.parallels.com/ca/products/desktop/
or
http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/overview.html -
I tried to upgrade from XI Standard to Pro and it says I already have a more current version, but it's not Pro. What do I need to do to get Pro (installed, not the membership service)?
uninstall acrobat standard, clean and then install, Download Adobe Reader and Acrobat Cleaner Tool - Adobe Labs
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Im running on 10.6.8 On my mac...But i downloaded Mountain Lion recently and theres always an error once i try run it..do i need Snow Leopard 1st and then Mountain Lion..HELP!!
Sorry Josh, I'm having a bad day with my illness.
Can I ask you to repost this question? Might try in the Mountain Lion forum as well as here.
Put "Mountain Lion Install fails" in the headline box, then from your second post -
"When i run The OSX Mountain Lion Icon i downloaded from the App Store it always gets to the point when its about to restart but the it keeps saying "please quit the application and try again" Now i've tried Re-Downloading it a lot of times but that doesn't work"
and add the Mac specification -
MacBook7.1
2GB RAM
Upgrading from Snow Leopard 10.6.8
Sorry I can't concentrate sufficiently today. -
My MacBookPro is currently running on 10.6.8. What should I update to?
I am currently running 10.6.8 on my 2008 MacBook Pro. Processor speed:2.66 GH, memory 4GB. What operating system should I update to?
You might try Yosemite first, since it is free.
One option is to create a new partition (~30- 50 GB), install the new OS, and ‘test drive’ it. If you like/don’t like it it, you can then remove the partition. Do a backup before you do anything. By doing this, if you don’t like it you won't have to go though the revert process.
If you don't like that, then Mountain Lion.
Mountain Lion -
How do I get OS Mountain Lion on to my mac running Lion?
I have a recently purcased iMac running Lion. I have downloaded the Messages beta. But, I am wondering this: When Mountain Lion is released, am I eligible for a free upgrade? Is it something I can download or do I have to takeit to an Apple retail store? Any help is appreciated!!!!
I seriously doubt you will be able to download and install ML for free when it comes out. Maybe if you bought the system a week or 2 before the newer OS came out but it is not scheduled for release for a few months.
It will be something that you buy from the App Store and download. Although you might also be able to go to an Apple store and have them install it, after paying for it. -
I have an earlier model imac, the 2006 24inch and im running mac os x 10.5.8, i want to update my system to the newest mountain lion, what should i do first?
To clarify;
Snow Leopard 10.6;
Lion 10.7:
Snow Leopard DVD:
You can get it only by phone now from Apple.
In the US, call 1-800-MY-APPLE and ask for a sales assistant. Last quoted price was $19.99 for the single-user and $29.99 for the family licence.
For other countries, check here; http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
Don't forget to ask for Sales; the tech support guys can't help.
When you've installed SL it will be 10.6.3. You need to update that to 10.6.8 with the combo installer from http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
Lion is only available by phone also - same number and they'll give you a download code to use in the Mac App Store.
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