Trying to update my macbook...
I'm trying to update my macbook and I follow through all the steps for it to just not work. I click software updates, when they come up I select "install all updates", click okay when it tells me about restarting, have everything closed and have it plugged in. Once I click okay it will then restart fine, pop up to type in my password to login and then it just goes to my home screen instead of the grey update screen. I have tried restarting it and then trying the updates and made sure I have enough free space (I at least think I do from what I've read). The only funny thing it is now doing is when I go to play something (netflix/yourube) it will go to a blue/grey screen and then close all applications and go back to home screen,
I have had the computer since August and it is running with no problems and I have also updated it previously with no issues. I do have 13 updates and am unsure if this could be the cause of the problem?
Try the installation in Safe Mode.
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The point in reference, regarding an offer of something 'free' could be any kind of upgrade to software, a newer version of browser, an adobe flash player, a supported version of OS X from the Mac App Store, etc. With an Apple ID one can access the online stores from OS X 10.6.8.
So, one has to be specific, and also detail the computer configuration and specifications so as to help confirm what kind(s) of upgrade may actually work with the hardware vintage of the computer. The Model number, build series year, is it an Early, Mid, or Late (year) model?
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If too old, it may do OK with Mountain Lion 10.8.5, or maybe Lion 10.7.5. Some users with an older Mac prefer 10.6.8 if it works well and they have applications that run on there; older applications may not run on Mavericks 10.9.2... Or maybe the Mac won't like it. Make a backup before upgrades.
•Mac OS X Support:
http://www.apple.com/support/osx/
•Apple - Support - OS X - Upgrade:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
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The OS 10.6 Snow Leopard install DVD is available for $19.99 from the Apple Store:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
and in the UK:
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
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http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
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I don't see a EFI 6.2 mentioned at the page you reference - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1237.
Which model MacBook Pro do you have? If it's a 6,2 MBP, then you'd need the mid-2010 update (if you really need it) and that would be EFI 2.6.
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ShelbyMackenzieLynne,
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Hello
My macbook pro is version MAC OS X V.10.5.8 and I'm trying to udate my itunes from10.6.3 to the most current version. However, when I try to do this I cant seem to be able to find the newest version of itunes- I'm receiving the message that I'm up to date with the latest version.
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2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) —
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5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
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