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How to Upgrade From OS X 10.58 to Yosemite
Hello, I need some help about upgrading OS X 10.5.8 to Yosemite. Here's some information: I have a 2.5 GHz Intel core Duo Mac Book Pro with 2GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM.
Thanks!
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Actually, you can upgrade from 10.6.7 directly to Yosemite. No need to install 10.7 and 10.8. But you probably need more RAM.
ASKER
Should I upgrade from OS X 10.5.8 To Yosemite?
You could, provided that your Mac meets the minimum requirements here: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201475
Be aware that some of your older software might not run on Yosemite and will have to be upgraded. (See for instance http://snowleopard.wikidot.com/start )
You will have to buy OS 10.6 first: http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
Then install it, use Software Update for a free upgrade to OS 10.6.8, then download in install Yosemite from the first link above.
Be aware that some of your older software might not run on Yosemite and will have to be upgraded. (See for instance http://snowleopard.wikidot.com/start )
You will have to buy OS 10.6 first: http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
Then install it, use Software Update for a free upgrade to OS 10.6.8, then download in install Yosemite from the first link above.
ASKER
Problem: When the DVD came it says that you must do Remote Install Mac OS X on a Windows Computer, but because my MacBook Pro has a DVD drive so It won't detect Remote Install. Help!
That doesn't sound right. Where did you buy the DVD? Can you post a photo of the DVD and packaging?
If you have a flat-bed scanner, scan the label side of the DVD and the front of the box it came in and post the pictures here.
I suspect you have the wrong DVD.
If you have a flat-bed scanner, scan the label side of the DVD and the front of the box it came in and post the pictures here.
I suspect you have the wrong DVD.
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Test.tifI got it from the apple website: http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
I don't understand what you mean when you said
When the DVD came it says that you must do Remote Install Mac OS X on a Windows Computer,
What says that? Is that in the documentation you got with DVD or is it an error message you get when you run the DVD.
Could you please be very specific, tells when you get this message and exactly what the message is
Also, if the message comes from the DVD exactly what you did.
You should be able to just insert the DVD and run it.
When the DVD came it says that you must do Remote Install Mac OS X on a Windows Computer,
What says that? Is that in the documentation you got with DVD or is it an error message you get when you run the DVD.
Could you please be very specific, tells when you get this message and exactly what the message is
Also, if the message comes from the DVD exactly what you did.
You should be able to just insert the DVD and run it.
ASKER
When I inserted the disk into my MacBook Pro All of the install files were .exe
Can you post a screen shot of the directory structure on the DVD?
You don't by any chance have Parallels or VMWare Fusion on your Mac? Is it possible that your DVD is being opened in Windows by Parallels or VMware Fusion and that is why it is showing Windows installer files?
Try restarting the Mac in safe mode by holding down the C key. Then insert the DVD and see if you see the Mac installer.
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Here's a Explanation doc on the DVD, and I tried to safe boot but nothing happened.
Read-Me.rtf
Read-Me.rtf
Try inserting the DVD. Then restart while holding down the C key. If the disk starts to eject during startup, immediately push it back in.