You have mail version 4.2 (1078/1084). It can't be used on Mac OS X Version 10.6.8

You have mail version 4.2 (1078/1084). It can't be used on Mac OS X Version 10.6.8
How to install application Mail from Optional Installs on Mac OS X Install DVD?

Download and run the 10.6.8 combo updater from Apple. That should get your Mail app up to the latest version.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399

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Error message: have mail version 4.3 (1081/1084). Can't be used with mac/ox version 10.6.8. Help?

My son deleted the mail application. Tried to to re-install it from download version. Get error message: You have mail version 4.3 (1081/1084). Cannot be used with Mac O/S version 10.6.8. build 10K549. Any suggestions?

Hi ...
The Mail app is not available for downloading.
You need to reinstall the Mail app from your install discs.

Mac mail version 4.5(1084/1085) can't be used on Mac OS X Version 10.6.8(Build 10K549)

At some stage today I did an update which has killed Mac Mail.
I have read the forums, performed a combo update 10.6.8 with no result, I still get the error
You have Mail version 4.5(1084/1085). It can't be used on OS X Version 10.6.8 ( Build 10K5489)
Any thoughts?

Thanks mate but Software update is indicating that I am all up to date.
I have booted off an older clone and mail was fine. I may have to go for a fresh install of the system but it annoys me to have to do that. It's gotta be something simple!

I deleted my Mail app sometime back. I reinstalled it again, today, on my Macbook Snow Leopard Mac OS but when I try launching Mail, it says ' You have Mail version 4.0(1075/1085). It can't be used on Mac OS X version 10.6.8(Build 10K549)",

I deleted my Mail app sometime back. I reinstalled it again, today, on my Macbook Snow Leopard Mac OS but when I try launching Mail, it says ' You have Mail version 4.0(1075/1085). It can't be used on Mac OS X version 10.6.8(Build 10K549)",

The Mail version for your machine is 4.6 (1085) You can get it via the Combo updater. Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1
Then follow with software updates to pick up the most recent security and iTunes updates.

Mail version 4.3 (1081/1078) can't be used on Mac OS X Version 10.6.4" Why?

After installing latest software update, Alert box says: "Mail version 4.3 (1081/1078) can't be used on Mac OS X Version 10.6.4 (Build 10F569) Does any know why or how to fix? Paul

Ernie Stamper wrote:
You need to look for more than one copy of the Mail app on your computer. What has resulted is a "hybrid" version that never existed. We have seen this a few times before, and it likely results from something being in the wrong place during the update. Probably the best way to handle is to either find another version on your computer some place, or delete the current version in the Applications folder, install only the Mail app from the installation discs, and immediately apply the latest Combo Update to advance it the proper version.
For an earlier example of this sort of thing, see:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=11300190&#11300190
Ernie
Awesome, thanks for the suggestion. I'll try it when I get home this evening.

Mail version 4.5(1084/1085) can't be use on Mac OS X 10.6.8(Build 10K549) ? --- please help

I just clicked software updated and after installed items that showed me to install - now mail won't work at all. I get the following message, "You have Mail version 4.2 (1084/1085). It can't be used on Mac OS X Version 10.6.8 (Build 10K549). For more information, click the Help button." Help offers three suggested fixes, none of which have worked. What more can I do to fix this problem?
I also check that Mail.app is in the Application folder. So any suggestion would appreciate.
Ps. should I try to re-install the Security Update (2012-004) .... if yes how can I do it?
Many thanks in advance.
Samm

Try downloading these: Even if you already have this should not cause any issues.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1678

What does this mean and why? How to fix?Mac OS X Version 10.8.56.6 (1510/1508). It can't be used on Mac OS X Version 10.8.5 (Build 12F37).

6.6 (1510/1508). It can’t be used on Mac OS X Version 10.8.5 (Build 12F37). what does this mean and how to fix?

kgpmcn wrote:
Crows are birds.
Crows are black.
Therefore black birds are crows.
The build I have is the released build of Mail. I reinstalled it as directed and it didn't help. That indicates that the problem is with my version of OS X.
The build you have is the released build of 10.8.5. You reinstalled it as directed and it didn't help. That indicates it is a problem with your version of Mail.
The above are examples of flawed logic.
Seriously now. Since you obviously don't know what a Combo Update is, I will tell you. A Combo Update is short for a COMBINATION of Updates. That means that there is MORE THAN ONE update in a Combo Update. It is, therefore, quite proper to speak of "one of the Combo Updates". For people whose first language is not English and are not familiar with its subtle nuances, perhaps I should have said "One of the updates contained within the Combo Update was"
"There aren't "versions" of the combo update, unless Apple releases a revision"?
This is plain silly. It means "There aren't versions unless there are"
Also I didn't use the word "version". See above for the explanation of what I DID say.
Are you one of those TROLLS I keep hearing about?
I hope you got a lot of phoney Help points for not actually helping.
Don't bother replying, I won't come back to this thread, so I wont see it. Of course you'll get another phoney Help point, so I suppose you will, but I'll never know. Doesn't that mess with your head?
Bye Bye
What an attitude you have.
Erase your drive and reinstall correctly, stop messing about with incremental patches. The routine you need is BERR (backup, erase, reinstall, restore) or just stay as yu are, it is entirely up to you.
kgpmcn wrote:
Are you one of those TROLLS I keep hearing about?
I hope you got a lot of phoney Help points for not actually helping.
The depth of your ignorance shows here, there are no phoney points, only ones awarded by posters who receive solutions, and only at the original posters choice.

You have Mail version 4.0 (1075/1085). It can't be used on Mac OS X Version 10.6.8 (Build 10K549). For more information, click the Help button.

How do i fix this?
i have uninstalled and reinstalled mail, i have done software updates and it still comes up, im so confused
alex

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
By some reason, Mac OS X has kept a Mail version that it's not compatible with your Mac OS X version instead of updating Mail. First, I recommend a 10.6.8 reinstall > http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
If this doesn't work, reinstall Mac OS X. Insert the Mac OS X Snow Leopard DVD, hold the C key while your computer is starting and reinstall Mac OS X

I downloaded the latest version of iTunes, and now my mail won't open. It displays this message now-You have Mail version 5.3 (1283/1278). It can't be used on Mac OS X Version 10.7.4 (Build 11E53). For more information, click the Help button. Strange.

STRANGE, RIGHT?

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
They are different problems because I doubt that iTunes has been able to modify Mail, that has nothing to do with iTunes.
As you are running 10.7.4, download and install OS X 10.7.5, the most recent Lion version > http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1582 After installing the update, you should be able to run Mail

Mail version 4.5 can't be used with mac os-x version 10.6.8?, mail version 4.5 can't be used with mac os-x version 10.6.8?, mail version 4.5 can't be used with mac os-x version 10.6.8?

Did current updates and now the mail won't open stating that mail 4.5 won't run in mac os-x 10.6.8? is there a mail update?

Mail updates are usually part of OSX System Updates and no stand-alone updates.
Try downloading and installing the 10.6.8 Combo Updater from here http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
Stefan

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HT2500 After my last software update I can no longer access my mail. message displayed says "you have mail version 4.5 this cannot be used on Mac OS X Version 10.6.8 . How do I fix this???

After my last software update I can no longer access my mail. message displayed says "you have mail version 4.5 this cannot be used on Mac OS X Version 10.6.8 . How do I fix this???

See possible fixes here.
https://discussions.apple.com/message/19760703#19760703
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4311280?tstart=0
https://discussions.apple.com/message/19710911#19710911
Some have reported success simply by reinstalling the update.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1586
Or download and apply, or reapply, the 10.6.8 Combo update first, then apply the Security Update again.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
I'd suggest starting with the simplest of these fixes, so look them over first.

Terminal Message: "You have mail"??

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Hey guys,
whenever I start a shell (zsh, but same for bash/csh/ksh) I get the message that "You have mail.". Well, that's true, there are mails in my /var/mail/`whoami`. But as they ain't new, I don't need, and more, don't want this message. How do I turn it off?
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You have mail, (in Terminal)???

Not a big issue at all this, was just wondering.
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If you haven't already done so, type 'mail' into the prompt without the quote marks and read the message. Click here for information on using the command.
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