Upgrading from 10.6.8 to Maverick

I get this message "This software is not supported on your system" when I try upgrading from 10.6.8 to Maverick
Hardware Overview:
Model Name:    iMac
Model Identifier:    iMac7,1
Processor Name:    Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed:    2 GHz
Number Of Processors:    1
Total Number Of Cores:    2
L2 Cache:    4 MB
Memory:    3 GB
Bus Speed:    800 MHz
Boot ROM Version:    IM71.007A.B03
SMC Version (system):    1.20f4
Serial Number (system):    W8*****X85
Hardware UUID:    00000000-0000-1000-8000-001B63A6DE9D
<Personal Information Edited by Host>

Did you check out against the Specifications ....
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5842
I seem to recall reading that the 2Ghz machine would be slow and that you would also need at least 4GB of RAM. I think your machine is right on the borderline.

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I can't say personally since I never used AW, but see if these articles help:
http://www.macworld.com/article/1166370/open_old_docs.html
http://www.cultofmac.com/248546/convert-system-os-9-appleworks-6-files-to-os-x-p ages-files-os-x-tips/
I suggest that you clone your current drive with 10.6.8 to an external drive. If you have any issues after upgrading to Mavericks, you can boot back into 10.6.8.
Both of these applications can be used to create a clone. If you need help creating your clone, let us know.
SuperDuper! http://www.shirt-pocket.com/
CCC http://www.bombich.com/download.html

Upgraded from 10.6.8 to Mavericks last week on my MacBook Pro running the 2.4 GHz i5 and it's painfully slow on start-up- I mean, 5 minutes or more, to be fully functional... Is this normal?

Upgraded from 10.6.8 to Mavericks last week on my MacBook Pro running the 2.4 GHz i5 and it's painfully slow on start-up- I mean, 5 minutes or more, to be fully functional... Is this normal?

Try these in order testing your system after each to see if it's back to normal:
1. a. Resetting your Mac's PRAM and NVRAM
    b. Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
2. Restart the computer in Safe Mode, then restart again, normally. If this doesn't help, then:
     Boot to the Recovery HD: Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the
     COMMAND and R keys until the Utilities menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the
     computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager
     screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
3. Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions: Upon startup select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu. Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions as follows.
When the recovery menu appears select Disk Utility. After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the main menu. Select Restart from the Apple menu.
     Reinstall the 10.9.2 update: OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 Update (Combo).
4. Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion, Mavericks: Reboot from the Recovery HD. Select Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion, Mavericks from the Utilities menu, and click on the Continue button.
Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible because it is three times faster than wireless.
Reinstall the 10.9.2 update: OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 Update (Combo).

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Cannot upgrade from 10.6.8 to Mavericks

I am running a MacBook Pro 5,3 with 750gb HD and 8gbRAM. I had previously upgraded to Mavericks so I know it works on this machine. I was having hard drive problems with my old 320 and had it upgraded to the new WD 750, and had my ram upgraded while I was at it. I only had 10.6.3 on disk, so thats what was installed on the machine. I had issues with my network connection when doing the online upgrade to 10.6.8, and the file corrupted a couple times and kept failing at 80%. At this point I had performed a reinstal of 10.6.3 and then re-upgraded back to 10.6.8, but now when I try to upgrade to Mavericks it says it cannot be installed on this computer.
I'm wondering if A) This is related to the new hard drive. Is it possible the hard drive is not compatible for some reason?
B) The previous upgrade to 10.6.8 is corrupted and is affecting my upgrade.
How do I solve this issue? I have backed up my computer to a fresh ext disk, and am willing to erase my internal drive, install 10.6.3 again and perform the upgrades from there if need be.

These instructions are for OS X 10.7 or later. I don't have a 10.6 system to test, so the procedure may be slightly different.
Launch the Console application in any of the following ways:
☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
☞ Open LaunchPad. Click Utilities, then Console in the icon grid.
Select
/var/log ▹ install.log
from the log list on the left. If you don't see that list, select
View ▹ Show Log List
from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
The contents of the log will appear on the right. Each log message begins with a timestamp. Select the messages from the time of the last installation or update attempt. If you're not sure when that was, click the Clear Display button in the toolbar of the Console window and then try the installation again. Select the new messages that appear.
Copy the messages to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C. Paste into a reply to this message (command-V).
If there are runs of repeated messages, post only one example of each. Don’t post many repetitions of the same message.
When posting a log extract, be selective. Don't post more than is requested.
Please don't indiscriminately dump thousands of lines from the log into this discussion.
Please don't post screenshots of log messages—post the text.
☞ Some private information, such as your name, may appear in the log. Anonymize before posting. You may need to use a text editor with search and replace, such as TextEdit.

Upgrade from 10.5.8 to Mavericks

How can I update from 10.5.8 to Mavericks since I don't have the App Store?
Thank you.

Start by checking if you can run Snow Leopard:
Requirements for OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard'
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
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
When you have installed it, run Software Update to download and install the latest updates for Snow Leopard to bring it up to 10.6.8, or download the combo update from here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
Check via Software Update whether any further updates are required, particularly to iTunes.
You should now see the App Store icon in iTunes, and you now need to set up your account:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4479
You can now upgrade to Mavericks OS 10.9 for free IF you have one of the following Macs, with not less than 2GB of RAM, and at least 8GB of available space on your hard drive:
iMac (Mid-2007 or later)
MacBook (13-inch Aluminum, Late 2008), (13-inch, Early 2009 or later)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid-2009 or later), (15-inch, Mid/Late 2007 or later), (17-inch, Late 2007 or later)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or later)
Mac Mini (Early 2009 or later)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or later)
Xserve (Early 2009)
If you cannot run Mavericks you can purchase the code to use to download Lion from the App Store (Lion requires an Intel-based Mac with a Core 2 Duo, i3, i5, i7 or Xeon processor and 2GB of RAM, running the latest version of Snow Leopard):
http://store.apple.com/us/product/D6106Z/A/os-x-lion
or Mountain Lion:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/D6377Z/A/os-x-mountain-lion

I tried to upgrade from 10.6.8 to Maverick and I click on the download tab nothing happens. What do I need to do to upgrade to Maverick?

When I click to download from 10.6.8 to Maverick, nothing happens. Is there anyway to get around this?

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1726
To install Mavericks, you need one of these Macs:
iMac (Mid-2007 or later)
MacBook (13-inch Aluminum, Late 2008), (13-inch, Early 2009 or later)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid-2009 or later),
MacBook Pro (15-inch or 17-inch, Mid/Late 2007 or later)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or later)
Mac mini (Early 2009 or later)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or later)
Xserve (Early 2009)
Your Mac also needs:
OS X Mountain Lion, Lion, or Snow Leopard v10.6.8 already installed
2 GB or more of memory
8 GB or more of available space

I upgraded from snow leopard to OSX mavericks and I can't enable airplay...what do I do now?

I would really like to use my Airplay and multi display option at home. I have jumped from OsX Snow Leopard to Mavericks and now I cant take the small step to mountain lion to get airplay...what now?

To use AirPlay, you will need the following:
          ▪          iPhone 4s (or later), iPad 2 (or later), iPad mini, or iPod touch (5th generation)
          ▪          Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation)
          ▪          AirPort Express
          ▪          Wi-Fi (802.11a/g/n) network
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4437

Trying to upgrade from 10.8.5 to Mavericks.

I've been trying to download the Mavericks upgrade for what seems like ever. It gets to 1.2GB and then crashes and I get an error message. Any suggestions?

if you would post a bit more information about your iMac, from the About this Mac, then from more information, it would be a lot easier to determine what issues you might have

OS X upgrade from 10.6.8 to Mavericks fail

Hi,
I am currently running OS X 10.6.8 on a mac air with 1.4GHz processor and 4GB RAM. I downloaded the Mavericks upgrade installation from app store and started the installation.
After restarting the mac air to complete the installation the installation is stopped after few minutes and a message is displayed stating "The installation cannot be completed". A long error log is also created. I am unable to make sense of the error log nor able to troubleshoot to "why" the installation cannot be completed.
Appreciate if anyone are able to share some advice. If needed I can share the error log for better troubleshooting.

Please make sure you have a recoverable backup.
Please check if the installer log messages reflect problems referenced in Installer reports "OS X could not be installed on your computer" or "This disk cannot be used to start up your computer".
Do you have multiple installations of OSX or Bootcamp on the MBA?
Please share the last 20+ lines of the Installer log. Remove any personal information as you see fit.

Can't upgrade from 10.7.5 to Mavericks on Mid 2011 iMac

Whenever I attempt to upgrade to Mavericks, I get a "quick spin" at the top of the page that lasts about 2 seconds. Nothing happens — and I'm still "stuck" with Lion. No download, No upgrade. What's going on? What should I do.

When you say you get the "quick spin", it's not at all clear if you are just starting the Mavericks download from the App Store, or if you have completed the download and are attempting the installation.
If the former, make sure your Apple ID and password have been properly set in the App Store, and you have sufficient space on your hard drive (5.5GB needed to accommodate the download), and you are connected using a good, strong, robust WiFi connection.
If the latter, here are the requirements to install Mavericks. Make sure you meet all of them:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5842

Upgrade from 10.6.8 to Mavericks server: issue with authenticated bind

Hello, I have tried upgrading a 10.6.8 server to 3.1.2 Mavericks server and found I can't bind 10.9.x clients.
I need to keep using authenticated bind to manage clients in Workgroup Manager
I have exported the 10.6.8 OD database and imported into a clean installation of Mavericks 3.1.2 server and everything went fine that far.
I then noticed that authenticated bind in Mavericks now requires SSL and the certiicate.
Once I have imported the 10.6.8 OD database into the new server (same name and IP), only the selfsigned certificate coming from the 10.6.8 server is being imported and OD service remains "unprotected" without any certificate assigned (it seems I can't change this)
The problem is I can successfully bind 10.8.x clients against the 10.9 server while this seems not to be possible with 10.9.x clients when using authenticated bind.
If I create a new OD domain, there's an intemediate certificate assigned by default and I can bind 10.9.x clients (authenticated bind).
Am I missing something obvious?
Many thanks for your help
Cheers
Carlo

Hello and many thanks to all for your hints
@Strontium90 I am aware I should move to profiles and I am working towards this goal, but I had mixed results as far as reliability here.
Anyway, I took my time to perform the upgrade once again from scratch and it's defenatly something related to certificates
The only way to (authenticated) bind a 10.9 test client is when I create a new OD domain and the server uses the intemediate certificate that it's automatically created and assigned to OD service
Using the sefl-signed certificate (the existing one - that is imported along with the OD DB - or a new one assigne to it) does not work with the imported DB.
This is the error I get when I try to bind with dsconfigldap
iMac-di-admin:~ admin$ sudo /usr/sbin/dsconfigldap -vsemgx -a my.ODserver.FQDN.com
Password:
dsconfigldap verbose mode
Using suggested computer ID <imac-di-admin>
Options selected by user:
Enforce Secure Authentication is enabled
SSL was chosen
Add server option selected
Server name provided as <my.ODserver.FQDN.com>
Computer ID provided as <imac-di-admin>
Local username determined to be <root>
Enforce man-in-the-middle only policy if server supports it.
Adding new node to search policies
Enforce packet encryption policy if server supports it.
Enforce packet signing policy if server supports it.
Certificates will be automatically added to your system keychain in order to talk to this server.
Would you like to continue (y/n)? y
Error: Description unavailable (9006)
While this is the error I get from Directory Utility
I think I'll seek support from a consultant... ...it all seems beyod my skills
Many thanks again!
Carlo

To Upgrade from 10.6.8 to Mavericks, do I need to add an update called "Mac Installer" 1.0?

I hope to update to Mavericks from Snow Leopard 10.6.8. Somehow--I don't remember how--I received this update called Mac Installer version 1.0 2.9 mb. I have been suspicious, so it is in my trash. This was received about 3 months ago. The only thing similar I can find is an Apple Software Installer dated in March 2012, but it is only 1.3mb. Is anyone aware of this kind of update for Snow leopard in order to go to Mavericks?

Can't upgrade from 10.6.8 to maverick

I have a macbook October 2008 (Macbook 4,1) 2gb ram, 100 gb free running OS X 10.6.8 all upgrades in place and it says I can't upgrade to Maverick on this computer
it matches all the requirements
any suggestions

That's correct. Your model cannot run OS X past 10.7.5 due to hardware limitations.
Upgrading to Lion
If your computer does not meet the requirements to install Mavericks, it may still meet the requirements to install Lion.
You can purchase Lion by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.
     Lion System Requirements
       1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,
           or Xeon processor
       2. 2GB of memory
       3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
       4. 7GB of available space
       5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.

Macbook Upgrade from 10.7.5 to Mavericks -- Download won't start

Hi
I have a Macbook Pro 13-inch, Late 2011. I have the stock OS Lion on it and would like to install Mavericks. When I hit download from the App Store, it asks for my login, accepts it (no error messages), and does nothing. Next time I hit download, It just thinks for a second then nothing.
I read some other posts about this topic but nothing helped. I did read someone's comment regarding posting "console" screenshot to see if anyone could help out. Hopefully this makes sense...
First time posting here. Sorry I'm a bit of a mac novice...
Thank you!
KKN

I found a solution that works. Here is the post I found it on:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/23469831#23469831

Upgrading from 10.6.8 to Maverick

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