Operating system question

I have OS X 10.5.4 and I upgraded applications that won't open except with Snow 10.6.3?
Any suggestions? If I upgrade will it erase all my files? Please give me a step by step...
I appreciate it ahead of time...
Cheers!
FILM ABETHIA

Hi F,
All you have to do is purchase 10.6 Snow Leopard ($29 or less online), boot from it (hold down the c key), and follow the on-screen directions to Upgrade (do not Erase and Install, as that will erase everything). It is always best to have a current backup, whether you're installing a new OS or just working day to day.

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