OS X Mavericks can't install

I've download OS X Mavericks from Apps Store cost 5GB( i guess). The setup won't open up. I download several times but it won't open up. It took 134GB from my HDD but no installation setup open. Why?

Having to assume you've already checked the specs of your computer to see if it can run this later version OS X, since there are hardware reasons why some Intel-based Macs can't run Mavericks yet can run the recent earlier one, is what I'd have to do as a first-step to start off right, here.
•How to upgrade Mavericks OS X:
http://www.apple.com/osx/how-to-upgrade/
On clicking the link inside the above page url, there is a list of compatible hardware devices that can run this. There also are a few other bits of important information on other links within that expanded page. If you were able to access the help desk and genius of a retail Apple store or an authorized reseller with product specialists on staff, they could certainly point you more accurately; especially with the MacBook in hand.
PS: does the system inside your computer (10.8.x) need an update download first before it can use this newer Mavericks?
Hopefully this can clarify what direction to take next.
Good luck & happy computing!

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To determine exactly what kind of Mac you have, go to the Apple at the top left. Click that, hold down the Option key and choose System Information.
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Model Name:          Mac Pro
Model Identifier:          MacPro5,1
Processor Name:          6-Core Intel Xeon
Processor Speed:          3.33 GHz

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