How to update OS X

bishylewis · bishylewis #1 (**permalink**)

04-07-2012, 12:36 PM

Hi, I've a Macbook Pro running Mac OS X Version 10.6.8 I'm trying to install a piece of software which requires 10.7.3 - so I used the software update function, but my machine thinks all of my software is up to date! How and where can I upgrade to 10.7.3?

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vansmith · vansmith #2 (**permalink**)

04-07-2012, 12:44 PM

10.x releases (10.5, 10.6, 10.7, etc.) are paid upgrades. You can get 10.7 from the Mac App Store which should be installed on your machine. If you do decide to go that route, make sure to make a backup first.

bishylewis · bishylewis #3 (**permalink**)

04-07-2012, 12:49 PM

Ok, so I can upgrade directly to 10.7.3 which is on the app store for £20? Is there software on the mac I can use to backup my machine? Thanks for your help.

dobby · dobby #4 (**permalink**)

04-07-2012, 12:59 PM

If you have a spare drive , what about the Time Machine .

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bishylewis #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 07, 2012 Posts: 2	04-07-2012, 12:36 PM Hi, I've a Macbook Pro running Mac OS X Version 10.6.8 I'm trying to install a piece of software which requires 10.7.3 - so I used the software update function, but my machine thinks all of my software is up to date! How and where can I upgrade to 10.7.3? Thanks
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dobby #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 15, 2009 Location: In front of MY MAC OR LINUX BOX Posts: 211 Mac Specs: Mac Pro Workstation Airport Extreme ATV 2 Ipad	04-07-2012, 12:59 PM If you have a spare drive , what about the Time Machine .
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