Why can't I install mountain lion on my macbook pro?

It still works.  I bought it in 2007.  What will I have to give up?

Click on the Apple Menu's, "About This Mac," "More Info," "System Report," "Hardware," to identify your Mac. You need to have a MacBook Pro 3.1 as a minimum to support ML.

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    I get a "not compatible" message when I try to download from the app store, even thought it meets the spec requirements. Any ideas? It's a late 2008 Macbook Air (bought in August of '08 from the online Apple store) I'm currently running OS X 10.6.8
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    It doesn't. In this context, Late 2008 means a model originally sold on or after Oct 14, 2008.
    (71315)

  • I've just installed mountain lion on my macbook pro. I cannot open preview and it is also stalling the log out sequence? How can I solve this

    I've just installed Mountain Lion on my Macbook pro and cannot now open Preview. I've partly solved the reading of PDF documents by installing Adobe Reader, but Preview is also stalling the log out process. Any suggestions how I might solve this annoying trait would be most appreciated. Many thanks.

    vidaiow wrote:
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  • I install Mountain Lion on my MacBook Pro and freezing after waking up and is impossible restart

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    Restart your mac in Safe Mode by holding down the 'shift' key while it powers up. You'll know if you've entered Safe Mode correctly if you see a progress bar underneath the grey Apple logo screen. Let go of the shift key when you see that, wait for the progess bar to complete then log in.
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    If you have any anti-virus software installed (Sophos, F-Secure, VirusBarrier, Mackeeper) uninstall it while in Safe Mode.
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  • I have installed mountain lion on my macbook pro ,but it made my mac very slow. Would someone please tell me how  to uninstall this one and reinstall snow leopard?

    Hello,
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    It would be easier to just fix whatever is making your machine slow.
    I wrote a little diagnostic program to help show what might be causing these problems. Download EtreCheck from http://www.etresoft.com/download/EtreCheck.zip, run it, and paste the results here.
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  • I recently attempted to re-install Mountain Lion on my MacBook Pro late 2012 model and the internet recovery is failing.

    I recently attempted to re-install Mountain Lion on my MacBook Pro late 2012 model and the internet recovery is failing. I have absolutely no clue what to do here. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
    - Currently if I boot it up there is a flashing folder icon with a question mark in it. I am assuming this means there is no OS because I wiped the SSD and tried to reinstall Mountain Lion
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    Once again Thank you in advance.
    Best.

    There is nothing to do if you don't have a reliable Internet connection unless you have a copy of the Mountain Lion installer application from when you first installed it.
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  • I just installed Mountain Lion on my MacBook Pro and enabled dictation. It won't let me edit Google Docs with it. Any suggestions?

    I just installed Mountain Lion on my MacBook Pro and enabled dictation. It won't let me edit Google Docs with it. Any suggestions?

    It would be easier to just fix whatever is making your machine slow.
    I wrote a little diagnostic program to help show what might be causing these problems. Download EtreCheck from http://www.etresoft.com/download/EtreCheck.zip, run it, and paste the results here.
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  • How many times can I install mountain lion on my macbook pro?

    My Macbook pro came with lion pre-installed. However, I bought at a time that allowed me to update to mountain lion for free. Therefore, I wanted to know if I will have to pay to re-download mountain lion on my Macbook pro if I have to restore the system to its factory settings?

    No, since you have already "purchased" (even if for free) 10.8 on the App Store with your AppleID, you own it, so you can reinstall as much as you want.
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  • How to install Mountain Lion on New Macbook Pro from APPS

    How can I install Mountain Lion into a VM on a New Macbook Pro running YOSEMITE  from APPS
    I have it in my apps purchased but It tells me the system is to New to download/run it
    I have tried mounting my install ESD copy but it has the same Problem
    I don't have another Mac
    Thanks

    I think the problem is that you can't install an older OS X version onto a system running a newer OS X version. So I would try the following:
         1. have an external disk or create another partition on an internal drive to use for the Mountain Lion install (you might have to shrink an existing partition to make room for another)
         2. Create an external bootable USB thumb drive with the Mountain Lion OS on it (do a search on the web for this - for example see http://www.macworld.com/article/1167857/how_to_make_a_bootable_mountain_lion_ins tall_drive.html
         3. Reboot Yosemite and then boot from the USB thumb drive by holding down the option key
         4. run the mountain lion installer and install on the new disk/partition you created in step 1 - it will also create another recovery partition from this same part of the disk
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    Have a good backup of everything before starting in case there are problems.
    Good luck...

  • How to install Mountain Lion on my macbook pro MB990LL/A 2009?

    Hi,
    I have a big problem here.. I saw on internet that many people have installed on they're macbook pro MB990LL/A an OS like Snow Leopard, Lion, Mountain Lion. This weekend, I've tried to install Snow Leopard, and when I've inserted the disc in my macbook, it said that the operating system was not supported by my computer.
    I don't kow how to do, but I would like to install Mountain Lion or at least Snow leopard on it and I know that it's possible so if someone can help me with this, that would be great!!
    Right now, i'm on leopard 10.5.8

    Confirm that you booted from the Snow Leopard Install DVD and that it is the retail version that you purchased directly from Apple.
    If that does not work:
    Boot your MacBook Pro normally, then download and install the Mac OS X 10.5.8 Combo update. Then, shut down and attempt to install Snow Leopard again.

  • I just downloaded and installed mountain lion on my macbook pro but it didn't change the picture on desktop to mountain lion in is still snow leopard is that supposed to be that way.

    I just downloaded and installed mountain lion but it kept snow leopard on my screen is that supposed to happen or did i miss something?

    Then you're good to go.  Updating your OS doesnt change your desktop background, you can do that manually, if you wish.

  • Is it possible to install Mountain Lion on a Macbook Pro 2,1

    I've heard it's possible to install Mountain Lion on several unsupported Mac models, but i was wondering if it's possible for the MacBook Pro 2,1 late 2006 model? Here's the link for the unsupported model
    http://www.karthikk.net/2012/02/15-steps-to-install-mountain-lion-on-unsupported -macs/

    JYork23 wrote:
    It kind of disappointing to get unhelpful replies that state the obvious. We ALL know that there is no Apple supported way.
    It's kind of disappointing to get posts that violate the terms of use of the ASC.
    Do not submit software or descriptions of processes that break or otherwise 'work around' digital rights management software or hardware.

  • Can i update osx mountain lion to old macbook pro 2.6ghz

    Hi, is it possible to update my old macbook pro 2.6GHZ Core 2 Duo/2GB/256MB to mountain lion? I don't know the build/model date? Serial no.W8******02D.
    <Edited By Host>

    Probably - this is what I 'found' in MacTracker:
    ...and that's what that Apple Serial Number website pulled up for that serial number. We'll have to wait for the OP to clarify!
    Clinton
    edit: but MacTracker also says that model can use OS X Mountain Lion... so regardless of model, the answer to the OP should be "yes."
    Message was edited by: clintonfrombirmingham

  • Why can't I install mountain lion on OSX 10.6.8 MACBOOK PRO?

    I downloaded the mountain lion install app and now i can't install it I get the "This disk cannot be used to startup your computer" error when I try and install. If i back out to the main install page and try it again then i get this error "OSX cannot be installed on Macintosh HD". I have read similar posts and done appropriate responses such as verifying and reparing the HD. I have a Time Capsule that I backup to and I've tried disconnecting from it and ensured its not backing up during my attempts to install. Nothing seems to work. HELP!!!!
    Computer Stats:
    Early 2009 13" Macbook Pro
    Model identifier: macbookpro 5,5
    ram: 8GB
    HD space available: 60GB
    Processor: Duo core 2.53
    Nothing out of the ordinary. I don't have any crazy setups, pretty much straight out of the box.

    It was partitioned at one point when I had windows 7 on a boot camp partition. When I deleted it I formed it back into one partition. The only disk that shows up to choose in the installer is my main HD. Hope the pic helps.

  • 500 gb new hard drive with 4 gb ram .. why can't i install mountain lion???

    Sorry for the question because I'm sure the answer is out there.  But I've searched and searched and don't know why I can't download mountain lion!?!
    I have a mid 07 macbook and have replaced the hard drive with 500 gb seagate and the memory with 4 gb ram.  Shouldn't I be able to downloan it with those specs?? It keeps telling me I can't.  I'm runinng 10.6.8 right now.
    Thanks for your help in advance

    It's mainly the video card. The Models 2,1 through 4,1 have video cards with non-upgradeable 32bit drivers. The model 5,1 Late 2008 and newer have at least the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M with 64bit drivers. Mountain Lion requires 64bit native drivers. Mountain Lion no longer supports Intel's GMA 950 or GMA X3100 graphics processors.
    While Lion used some 32 bit and a lot of 64 bit code, Mountain Lion is pure 64 bit, which excludes more systems than Lion did. It's not something you can add memory to, for example, as it involves the base architecture.
    http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57470261-263/older-64-bit-macs-out-of-the-p icture-for-mountain-lion/?tag=mncol;txt
      http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57387846-263/will-your-mac-run-mountain-lio n/

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