I want to re-installed my soft ware I have OSX 10.6.8 I want to get the icloud but need to upgrade do I installed the DVD that came with my Imac or do I purchase the upgrade first
I want to re-installed my software I have OSX 10.6.8 I want to get icloud but I would need to do an upgrade do I first installed my software
and then purchase the upgrade?
Jose5235 wrote:
I want to re-installed my software I have OSX 10.6.8 I want to get icloud but I would need to do an upgrade do I first installed my software
and then purchase the upgrade?
Make sure your computer is running smoothly on Snow Leopard OS X 10.6.8
Create a Backup Before Upgrading...
Then check your Mac is compatible with Mountain Lion OS X 10.8.x
Upgrade to Mountain Lion
With Regard to ML... Check here for compatibility of 3rd party Software you may be using...
Power PC Applications are Not Supported...
http://roaringapps.com/apps:table
You should also consider 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
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