I want to update my operating system from 10.5.8, I need help
My computer is from 2009, and I know there is many new versions of software out there since then such as lion, and mountain lion. I would like to purchase an upgrade, but I am not sure which one I can get. Am I allowed to jump to the newest one?
Click here and read the entire page. Mac OS X 10.7 and newer don't support PowerPC software such as Microsoft Office 2004.
If your computer's incapable of running Mavericks and has a Core 2 Duo(not Core Duo) CPU and at least 2GB RAM, you can buy a download code for Lion 10.7 from the online Apple Store, but need to be running 10.6.8 to use the code.
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Want to update the operating systems to Mountain Lion version 10.8.2
Want to update the operating systems to Mountain Lion version 10.8.2 on my Macbook6,1 from Mac OS X Version 10.6.8. Will this affect the performance of my computer in a negative way, and if the benefits outweigh it? Thanks.
While we all have MacBooks in this forum most of us don’t run Mountain Lion. There's a Mountain Lion Support Community where everybody has Mountain Lion. You should also post this question there to increase your chances of getting an answer. https://discussions.apple.com/community/mac_os/os_x_mountain_lion
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How do I go about updating my operating system from the mac os x 10.5.8 to mountain lion??
Click here and read all three steps to the bottom.
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i need to update my operating system from 10.5.8 to 10.6 on my mac mini, I believe its the one before snow leopard and is just called leopard.
You seem to have your OS's confused. Your profile says 10.6 but you are asking to update from 10.5.8.
10.5.8 is Leopard. It is also the highest level of Leopard you can achieve.
10.6.(x) is Snow Leopard. And 10.6.8 is the highest level you can achieve.
If you have 10.6 then all you will need to do is download and apply the combo updater.
If you have 10.5.8, then you will need to review the machine ... Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard -Read the Technical Specifications
Subject the machine will take it, you will then need to buy Snow Leopard from your National on-line Apple store.
Before you start upgrading, back up your files. If you are unsure how best to do this, the following link is hugely informative. Most commonly used backup methods: Apple Support Communities
Once you have upgraded to Snow Leopard, your upgrade will take you to 10.6.3 and you then will need to apply the Combo updater. Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1
and follow with software updates to pick up the most recent security and iTunes updates.
This will give you the best and highest level includine the App Store.
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I downloaded PowwerDirector 12 trial and when I try to open it, I got a message that "CyberLink PowerDirector was not compatible to Mac". After some inquiries, I found that I need Winows software operating system to be install in Mac! Can sombody help me?
For Windows on a Mac you'd have to own a Windows retail system installer with keycode, and use BootCamp utility in the Mac OS X to set up a partition on the computer hard disk drive (issues? if you have Apple Fusion Drive where a SSD + HDD are automatically co-joined) and then install the Windows system there.
Or get & use Parallels, or VMFusion software and use it along with Windows to run applications written for a Windows OS. And would need to have a large internal hard disk drive with plenty of room since the space for Windows takes away space for Mac OS X and its applications to run; and also you'd need plenty of chip RAM installed to run this other System plus software... and for Windows, its own anti-virual software not needed at all in a Mac.
Not sure about this, http://www.wondershare.com/video-editor/mac/ suggests in their advert to be something to use if you can't use the cyberlink product.
Or don't want to buy the upscale or pro Apple image software that does a fine job at a cost. I'd try & avoid running Windows in a Mac even though it can run three or more different OS, including linux/unix builds.
Never heard of either one: wondershare or cyberlink powerdirector.
(the latter looked 'more pro' for windows)
{But check for any hint of some odd effects before you get and install any software from a marginal or unknown source, since adware can follow, and really odd things can start to happen then, like search engine redirects.}
Anyway, helpful information about your computer and its current configuration, OS X version, RAM installed, hard disk drive specs (free vs used capacity) are numbers that can make a difference going into a new thing. Even Mavericks alone is not an upgrade, often that requires a bunch of extra chip RAM capacity.
Not sure if this helps, another may offer more direct ideas...
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How to update iPad operating system from 4.2.1?
How do I access OS updates for my iPad. I have version 4.2.1 and I'd like to upgrade.
See the chart below to determine whether you can upgrade your device and what you can upgrade to. If you do not have a Software Update option present on your iDevice, then you are trying to upgrade to iOS 5 or higher. You will have to connect your device to your computer and open iTunes in order to upgrade.
IPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad iOS Compatibility Chart
Device iOS Verson
iPhone 1 iOS 3.1.3
iPhone 3G iOS 4.2.1
iPhone 3GS iOS 6.1.x
iPhone 4 iOS 7.0.x
iPhone 4S iOS 7.0.x
iPhone 5 iOS 7.0.x
iPhone 5c iOS 7.0.x
iPhone 5s iOS 7.0.x
iPod Touch 1 iOS 3.1.3
iPod Touch 2 iOS 4.2.1
iPod Touch 3 iOS 5.1.1
iPod Touch 4 iOS 6.1.x
iPod Touch 5 iOS 7.0.x
iPad 1 iOS 5.1.1
iPad 2 iOS 7.0.x
iPad 3 iOS 7.0.x
iPad 4 iOS 7.0.x
iPad Mini iOS 7.0.x
iPad Air iOS 7.0.x
=====================================
Select the method most appropriate for your situation.
Upgrading iOS
1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
2. iPhone Support
3. iPod Touch Support
4. iPad Support
a. Updating Your iOS to Version 6.0.x from iOS 5
Tap Settings > General > Software Update
If an update is available there will be an active Update button. If you are current,
then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.
b. If you are still using iOS 4 — Updating your device to iOS 5 or later.
c. Resolving update problems
1. iOS - Unable to update or restore
2. iOS- Resolving update and restore alert messages -
Will I have the ability to continue to edit my video from a Canon MV430i camcorder if I update the operating system on my iMac to OS10:5 Leopard?
No you won't, iMovie 6 will continue to work, and having two or more versions of iMovie should not be a problem.
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I just update my Mac operating system from Snow Leopard to Yosemite and now have to upgrade my Epson Printer WF3540 so that it will be able to scan. Will Adobe be compatible with these softwares?
Hi spiritentrep,
What Adobe software are you referring to? Are you using Acrobat? You should have no problems running Acrobat XI on Yosemite, and as along as you have compatible scanner drivers for your Epson, you should be fine there as well.
Best,
Sara -
cannot push from ipad calendar either wirelessly or by sync through itunes into macbook running 10.5.8 is this because I need to update my operating system?
cannot push from ipad calendar either wirelessly or by sync through itunes into macbook running 10.5.8 is this because I need to update my operating system?
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HT4561 my mac has OS X 10.5.8 ... how can I update my operating system?
I have an imac with OS X 10.5.8 and I want to update my iphone which needs the new itunes however I cannot update my itunes until I update my operating system. What are my options?
Choose About this Mac from the Apple menu and check the processor.
If it's a PowerPC Mac, it's already running the newest OS it can.
If it's an Intel Mac, click here, install the DVD, and run Software Update. Mac OS X 10.6 also requires at least 1GB of RAM.
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I have recently updated the operating system on my iPad. Now my alarm is silent and my FaceTime doesn't ring aloud when a call comes in. How do I fix this please?
Do you see a half moon icon in the upper right corner of the screen? If so, you have Do Not Disturb enabled. Settings>Do Not Disturb. Turn it off.
Or do you have system sounds muted?
System sounds can be muted and controlled two different ways. The screen lock rotation can be controlled in the same manner as well.
Settings>General>Use Side Switch to: Mute System sounds. If this option is selected, the switch on the side of the iPad above the volume rocker will mute system sounds.
If you choose Lock Screen Rotation, then the switch locks the screen. If the screen is locked, you will see a lock icon in the upper right corner next to the battery indicator gauge.
If you have the side switch set to lock screen rotation then the system sound control is in the control center. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to get to control center. Tap on the bell icon and system sounds will return.
If you have the side switch set to mute system sounds, then the screen lock can be accessed in the same manner as described above.
This support article from Apple explains how the side switch works.
About the iPad Side Switch - Apple Support -
Is it possible to run an operating system from an external hard drive?
Really weird question here, but I've always wanted to know this. I have a MBP 13" mid-2012 and I installed a 256GB SSD. I currently have OSX 10.9 and Windows 8.1 installed on the drive, but is it possible to actually run an operating system from an external hard drive. I don't want to install anymore operating systems onto the internal SSD because I don't want to run out of space. So, I'm wondering can I install Linux on an external hard drive, the same way I would on an internal hard drive and just plug it in via USB 3 or Thunderbolt? Is it actually possible to use a computer this way? I know I can boot from a usb stick, so is it possible to actually use a computer with an operating system installed in an external hard drive?
windows don't support being installed on usb mass storage installs like usb
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Photoshop Elements 11 will not allow me to open files after I updated my operating system
I recently updated my operating system with the latest upates. Now, I when I got into Elements and I try to open a file, the window where you normally click the file disappears before I can click anything. Then I have to force quit because everything is grayed out and I can't click anything. I have contacted adobe support but they said it is most likely a mac problem becuase the program works fine when I log into another user account. They said to contact Macsupport to check the permission for Adobe products on the current user acount. Also, some people suggested to turn off the active corners, but that didn't work. Anyone else have a suggestion?
Sarah
I am having the same issue and all since I updated to the Maverick OS (well it seems that way anyway). I am currently going through the process of repairing permissions, removing other pieces of 'non standard' software on the Mac, uninstalling Elements 11, doing a safe boot and then a download of the package again and trying a completley new install. If this doesn't work it will be a fresh user account and start again.
There were some very helpful hints from folks about remmoving other unnecessary software which did help stablise other issues but I still cannot get Element to work.
You could have alook at these links to see if anything helps with your issues - the last one seems most relevant;
http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/kb/troubleshoot-errors-freezes-install -photoshop.html
https://discussions.apple.com/message/23903833#23903833
http://feedback.photoshop.com/photoshop_family/topics/photoshop_elements_11_fail ing_on_imac_after_upgrading_to_os_x_mavericks
Good luck and let me know how you get on.
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I am having trouble updating my operatI am having trouble updating the operating system on both my ipad and iphone. I get a strange message when I open my PC desk top that says "the procedure entry point sqlit3_wal-checkpoint could not be located in the dynamic link library SQLite3.dll" Any ideas what my problem is?
Hi whatsthe77,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
You may want to follow the steps in this article to reinstall iTunes:
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
Have a great day,
Jeremy -
Need help on upgrading operating system from Mac OSX 10.3.9
We have a Imac G5 with Mac OS X v 10.3.9. We want an upgrade to run new ILife stuff. We don't know what we are doing.
What should we get to update the operating system, where, and how do we upgrade the system?
Are there any particular requirements that my computer will need? How do I know that I have them?
Is there anything in particular in the System Profile that I need to make sure that I have?
Thanks.You don't say what iMac G5 you have, but here's the *Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard installation system requirements* http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24950 You may have to increase your RAM. A minimum of 1GB is recommended. If you click on About This Mac, you will see how much RAM is currently installed.
Leopard is no longer available at the Apple Store *but may be available by calling Apple Phone Sales @ 1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753)*.
Suggest you download the two PDF documents at the top of this link.
Cheers, Tom
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