What version of osx am i on

mattpearce79 · mattpearce79 #1 (**permalink**)

09-10-2009, 04:26 PM

OK just made the switch from PC to IMAC 20" and everything has gone really straight forward so far. However in the setup pack i had a CD for Snow leopard... My question is how do i tell if Snow leopard is already installed on my MAC or do i have to install it myself.

Basically how do i tell which operating system i am using?

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #2 (**permalink**)

09-10-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mattpearce79

OK just made the switch from PC to IMAC 20" and everything has gone really straight forward so far. However in the setup pack i had a CD for Snow leopard... My question is how do i tell if Snow leopard is already installed on my MAC or do i have to install it myself.

Basically how do i tell which operating system i am using?

Go to the "Apple" menu, choose "About This Mac"...and that screen/window will tell you.

- Nick

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #3 (**permalink**)

09-10-2009, 04:31 PM

click on the apple at the upper left corner of your screen then on "About this Mac" if it says 10.4 it's Tiger, 10.5 it's Leopard, 10.6 it's Snow Leopard.

mattpearce79 · mattpearce79 #4 (**permalink**)

09-10-2009, 04:32 PM

OK i've found out what version of OSX i'm on 10.5.6 do i need to install the Snow leopard version that came with the IMAC?

vansmith · vansmith #5 (**permalink**)

09-10-2009, 04:32 PM

Apple Menu (top left) > About This Mac. If it says you are using 10.6, you're using Snow Leopard. If it says 10.5.x (x being a number), you're using Leopard.

EDIT: Wow, I'm a slow typer apparently. If you want Snow Leopard installed, then yes, you need to use that disk to upgrade your machine. Remember to back up all your data before you do it.

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #6 (**permalink**)

09-10-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mattpearce79

OK i've found out what version of OSX i'm on 10.5.6 do i need to install the Snow leopard version that came with the IMAC?

You certainly don't need to.
You can install it if you like, though.

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #7 (**permalink**)

09-10-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mattpearce79

OK i've found out what version of OSX i'm on 10.5.6 do i need to install the Snow leopard version that came with the IMAC?

Did you get a DVD that says Snow Leopard on it?

mattpearce79 · mattpearce79 #8 (**permalink**)

09-10-2009, 04:34 PM

"Did you get a DVD that says Snow Leopard on it?" Yes Mike i did

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #9 (**permalink**)

09-10-2009, 04:39 PM

well, then it's all up to you. I was simply curious because well... I've never happened to make a purchase that coincides with a new OS

I can say that the upgrades been completely painless.

mattpearce79 · mattpearce79 #10 (**permalink**)

09-10-2009, 04:42 PM

it just seemed a bit odd that it wasn't already installed and was in the box with all the bits and bobs...i'll give it a go anyway...really stupid question coming up..

Does the disk go in the drive with the picture facing me or away?

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #11 (**permalink**)

09-10-2009, 04:50 PM

iMac? Facing you.

mattpearce79 · mattpearce79 #12 (**permalink**)

09-10-2009, 04:51 PM

thanks everyone - i'm sure i'll be posting on the forum again soon!!!

vansmith · vansmith #13 (**permalink**)

09-10-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mattpearce79

it just seemed a bit odd that it wasn't already installed and was in the box with all the bits and bobs

If you bought yours close to the release date, they would have just included it and left it up to you to install it. Your machine is by no means an anomaly.

(To be fair, I'm like Dysfunction - never purchased a machine close to an OS release date so I'm going on what I've heard).

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Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,305 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	09-10-2009, 04:32 PM Apple Menu (top left) > About This Mac. If it says you are using 10.6, you're using Snow Leopard. If it says 10.5.x (x being a number), you're using Leopard. EDIT: Wow, I'm a slow typer apparently. If you want Snow Leopard installed, then yes, you need to use that disk to upgrade your machine. Remember to back up all your data before you do it. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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Member Since: Mar 17, 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 6,529 Mac Specs: 2008 and 2011 15" mbps, late 11 iMac, iPhone 4s, and too many ipods and other stuff	09-10-2009, 04:39 PM well, then it's all up to you. I was simply curious because well... I've never happened to make a purchase that coincides with a new OS I can say that the upgrades been completely painless. mike This machine kills fascists Got # ? phear the command line!
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Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,799 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	09-10-2009, 04:50 PM iMac? Facing you. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines
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mattpearce79 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 09, 2009 Posts: 10	09-10-2009, 04:26 PM OK just made the switch from PC to IMAC 20" and everything has gone really straight forward so far. However in the setup pack i had a CD for Snow leopard... My question is how do i tell if Snow leopard is already installed on my MAC or do i have to install it myself. Basically how do i tell which operating system i am using?
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mattpearce79 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 09, 2009 Posts: 10	09-10-2009, 04:32 PM OK i've found out what version of OSX i'm on 10.5.6 do i need to install the Snow leopard version that came with the IMAC?
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mattpearce79 #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 09, 2009 Posts: 10	09-10-2009, 04:34 PM "Did you get a DVD that says Snow Leopard on it?" Yes Mike i did
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mattpearce79 #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 09, 2009 Posts: 10	09-10-2009, 04:42 PM it just seemed a bit odd that it wasn't already installed and was in the box with all the bits and bobs...i'll give it a go anyway...really stupid question coming up.. Does the disk go in the drive with the picture facing me or away?
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mattpearce79 #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 09, 2009 Posts: 10	09-10-2009, 04:51 PM thanks everyone - i'm sure i'll be posting on the forum again soon!!!
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