The fact the update works at all is a testament to how well tested the software is. A mathematical improbability exists to test all combinations of software and hardware compatible with Macs. Just because you've seen an issue which appears on a bulletin board, or is reported to you by a friend in a Mac OS X update, it does not mean the update is itself bad. I have a PowerPC Mac right now standing at 10.4.8, which I could upgrade to 10.4.11, except I have some old games which won't run on 10.4.11. Why should I read this FAQ?Īs of the writing of this FAQ (Frequently answered question page), I've updated every Mac OS X version on an Intel Mac through 10.4.11 to 10.11 using the method of this FAQ. Pre-MaMacs which are post JanuMacs can use the 10.6.3 retail installer. Post MaMacs without the firmware will need the original system discs that shipped with the Mac to restore the system. Pre-JMacs do not have recovery unless a firmware is installed first. But only do so after trying other tools on my Mac OS X Speed FAQ. When your data is backed up, and your system is hopelessly munged, try the regular recovery mode first. An Internet Recovery option also discussed allows a secure internet connection to restore the original system that shipped with the Mac. Directions for recovery are available for Intel Macs, and M1 Macs, to utilize it on Apple's website. Starting with Mac OS X 10.7, Apple partitioned a separate portion of hard drives installed with Mac OS with a recovery partition. Downgrading (see step 15 after clicking link).Installing full version versus partial version updates.10.4.8 through 10.4.10 special notes of upgrade issues.Leopard doesn't support Classic, but does support Mac OS 9 booting, if its capability was there already. 10.7 Special Notes Important 10.7 and later no longer support Rosetta. Now available for direct download!.10.8 Mountain Lion Now available for direct download!.

This Frequently Answered Question (FAQ) page is divided into these sections For that you will need to go to Old Mac OS X Speed.Īs much as possible my software update page includes the most recent security updates indicated below. Note: this FAQ does not cover 10.1.5 or earlier. Before upgrading, please Backup your data! If you need technical support for issues after reading this FAQ, please visit my Tech Support page, where I offer fee based support. Need computer help? Book now to resolve most computer issues. Download my résumé as a Word compressed zip file and Adobe Acrobat.

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