Mac FAQ

Posted in Computer Repairs. Written by admin on June 7th, 2010

• My Mac is still with the Mac OS X Tiger, can I upgrade to the snow?

  My mac is not Upgraded to the Mac OS X Leopard. Can I buy the Leopard Snow for it?

  • Asked by FI
  • Sep 30, 2009
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  As previews posters noted, the processor is the key. All things said, you could still change your feline and tame the 10.5 Leopard if feeling a bit left behind with Tiger.
  Just make sure to stay away from the snow if your Mac has a PowerPC processor.

  • Answered by TL from Frankfurt Am Main
  • Oct 9, 2009
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• My Imac is Mac OSX Version 10.5.8 Would I benefit by upgrading to Snow Leopard, or have I already got it.

  My system does not give the software a “Leopard” name ? just OSX 10.5.8 ?

  Also, as an old Windows user, I would like to install Microsoft Word. How cheaply can I achieve this – I presume it’s not included with the Snow Leopard upgrade that I am considering ?
  Please advise.

  • Asked by CW
  • Sep 30, 2009
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  CW,

  If your iMac has 10.5.8, then you have Mac OS X Leopard. The .8 in 10.5.8 means there have been 8 updates applied to the base 10.5.0 version. Mac OS X Snow Leopard is version 10.6 which you do not currently own, but can be purchased for $29 from any Apple Store.

  As far as your question of benefits to upgrading, yes there are some new features and fixes in Mac OS X Snow Leopard† that many will find beneficial. You do need to be sure your iMac meets the system requirements, which mainly is that it contains an Intel processor.

  For your final question on Word, you have some options. Microsoft has released Microsoft Office for OS X, which can be purchased in an Apple Store. Also you can use OS X’s Boot Camp feature if you would like to run Word natively in Windows. Finally, you can look into virtualization software. Some examples of these are VMWare Fusion, and Parallels.

  †Refinements in Mac OS X Snow Leopard are listed on Apple’s Mac OS X Snow Leopard “What’s New?”

  • Answered by MY from Iowa City
  • Oct 16, 2009
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• My current Operating system is Mac OSX 10.4.11. with an intel duo processor. Can I upgrade straight from that to snow leopard?

  I just need to know if I can go straight from my current OSX version to snow leopard. Also if I can get by with just buying the snow leopard and not buying the box set.

  • Asked by ES from Minot
  • Oct 10, 2009
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  Yes you can. Any Apple computer that is intel based can be used with Snow Leopard. To upgrade from Tiger (10.4) you will need to purchase the Mac Box Set, which includes Snow Leopard, iLife ’09, and iWork ’09.

  • Answered by JP from West Orange
  • Oct 12, 2009
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• Does apple recommend running anti-virus software with snow leopard?

  • Asked by JW from Menlo Park
  • Oct 18, 2009
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  It is always wise to have protection. Even with Mac’s being a low target of viruses. Typically you can pick up a computer virus although, it might not affect your Mac you can pass it on to your Windows Friends/Co-workers. Rather you use Snow Leopard or any other version of Mac OS you should consider an antivirus software. However, I would not rush out in panic.

  • Answered by KM from Atlanta
  • Oct 20, 2009
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• Hi I have a Mac G5 OS X 10.3.9, i would like to update it to the newest version possible. Is Snow Leopard good for me, if not, what should i do?

  processor: Dual 1.8 GHz Power PC Mac G5
  OS X 10.3.9
  Memory: 1 GB DDR SDRAM

  • Asked by DE from New York
  • Oct 13, 2009
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  Snow Leopard is Intel-only, and your G5 is powered by a non-Intel processor. If you’d like to upgrade your system, Leopard is a very good choice and does work on PowerPC processor Macs. I believe you can still purchase Leopard through various stores that sell Apple products and software. It would certainly be worth it!

  Otherwise, you can look at refurbished or new replacement machines that are powered by an Intel Processor. I highly recommend getting a machine that features a Core 2 Duo processor, and would look at the graphics processor vs. the Snow Leopard tech requirements, so that you can maximize the features that 10.6 offers.

  Good luck!

  • Answered by MG from Rochester
  • Oct 16, 2009
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• The last version of the retail disc is 10.6.3?

  • Asked by II from Las Matas
  • Apr 22, 2010
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  Yes. This disk is 10.6.3. I received it today. There was label on box stating 10.6.3, so i immediately upgraded my 10.5.8 Leopard and here it is, 10.6.3 out of box.

  • Answered by KJ from Bensenville
  • Apr 29, 2010
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• I have an intel based imac and Tiger. Can I use the snow leopard single license pack or do I need to buy the Box set to jump from tiger to snow

  • Asked by PG from Adelaide
  • Oct 5, 2009
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  You would need to purchase the Mac Box Set in order to upgrade to the Snow Leopard without violating the licensing agreement.

  • Answered by JW from Mesa
  • Oct 6, 2009
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• Can we buy the leopard to Snow Leopard upgrade online and Download without a need of CD?

  • Asked by OA from Beijing
  • Apr 24, 2010
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  No, and there could be a few reasons for this:
  -It can prevent possible pirating over the net.
  -It’s a 6+ Gigabyte download; which would require a large server to stream throughout hundreds/thousands of computers.
  -It requires you to walk into the store which provides a chance for the entire Apple experience.

  • Answered by JM from San Antonio
  • May 17, 2010
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• With a MacBook OS vers 10.4.11, how do I know if I have Tiger?

  Would like to buy Mac Box as I previously purchased Ilife, to upgrade my Iphoto. Ended up returning as it wasn’t compatible. Don’t know how to tell if I have “Tiger”.Do not like having to return although Apple took care of my problem beautifully.

  • Asked by LG from Greenbackville
  • Apr 16, 2010
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  You have Tiger: the ’4′ in 10.4.11 denotes you are running OSX Tiger. The ’11′ denotes the update number. Just to clarify further, Leopard = 10.5.x and Snow Leopard is 10.6.x. Regarding your requirements, you’ll need to buy the Mac Box Set if you want to upgrade to Snow Leopard and get the latest iPhoto in iLife ’09.

  • Answered by MB from Sheffield
  • Apr 17, 2010
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• I have lost my Mac Original CD… my current version is Mac OS 10.5.8, Can i use this Snow Leopard to reformat may Macbook without my original cd?

  Can I use snow leopard to reformat my macbook?

  • Asked by PB
  • Nov 16, 2009
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  Mac 0S 10.5.8 isn’t snow leopard. But yeah.

  • Answered by RJ from Beaumont
  • May 21, 2010
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• I need internet explorer on my mac to run a work program, how do I do that?

  I am a realtor and our MLS program requires internet explorer. Help!!

  • Asked by BR from Crown Point
  • Oct 15, 2009
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  The first thing I would try is to get an extension for Firefox that will allow it to identify itself as Internet Explorer. That way, you can find out if the system really requires IE. Do a Google search for “firefox spoof user agent” (This forum does not allow me to supply direct links.)

  The only other way to do it without installing Windows is to use Wine. Go to kronenberg.org for more information on this option and to download the software.

  Finally, you can install Windows. There are two ways to do this. The first is to use Boot Camp which is in included with OS X, but that requires a reboot to switch back and forth. I would recommend using Virtual Box which is free from Sun Microsystems. It works like Parallels or VMware Fusion. This allows you to install and run Windows within OS X. You can download it from virtualbox.com.

  • Answered by GG from Winston Salem
  • Oct 16, 2009
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• how many family computers does family pack allow?

  • Asked by DW from Topanga
  • Oct 1, 2009
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  Hi, the family pack allows for installation on up to 5 computers. You can see more details on the separate product page for the family pack.

  • Answered by DM from Cupertino
  • Oct 2, 2009
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• can i download the snow leopard ugrade?

  instead of purchasing the DVD and have it shipped, can i just download the upgrade?

  • Asked by AP from Mexico
  • Mar 5, 2010
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  I was told I had to purchase the disks. It does not appear to be a downloadable upgrade.

  • Answered by KB from Bloomington
  • Mar 6, 2010
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• im running 10.5 and want upgrade to 10.6 will is wipe my hard drive content?

  • Asked by DL from Croydon
  • May 2, 2010
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  Absolutely not. I’ve upgraded my iMac incrementally all the way from 10.0 (the beta version). It was released in September, 2000. None of my content was ever touched.

  • Answered by GB from Coopersburg
  • May 4, 2010
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• I have mac osx 10.4.11. I can jump to snow leopard 10.6 without 10.5???

  • Asked by JN from Toa Alta
  • Mar 25, 2010
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  Yes you can, but you will loose iLife 08′ because it is not supported on the new OS. If you had Leopard installed first then you would have iLife 09′ and it would do nothing when you installed Snow Leopard. I would recommend buying the the Snow Leopard Pack (which includes, iLife 09′, Snow Leopard, and iWork 09′) if your updating from Tiger. It costs less to do this than to buy Leopard and than Snow Leopard.

  • Answered by BH from Cleveland Heights
  • Mar 29, 2010
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• I’m new to Macs. How do I know if I have an Intel processor. I’m currently running OS X 10.5.3

  • Asked by GV from Okc
  • Apr 7, 2010
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  If you click the Apple icon in the menu bar (top left of the screen) and select “About This Mac” a dialogue box will appear. In the description for processor you will see either Intel or PowerPC. (If it’s a new model it will almost certainly be Intel.)

  • Answered by JP from Wells
  • Apr 8, 2010
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• I need to upgrade to Leopard, i currently have Mac OS X 10.6.3, how should i do it?

  • Asked by BM from Sugar Land
  • Apr 21, 2010
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  Going from 10.6.3 to Leopard (10.5) is a downgrade, not upgrade. You would have to use Disk Utility to erase the hard drive before installing the older version of OS X.

  • Answered by JL from Lubbock
  • Apr 23, 2010
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• Can leopard run on a Power Mac G4

  • Asked by MH from Danville
  • Dec 17, 2009
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  I’ve installed OS 10.5.8 (Leopard) on my PowerPC G4, but the docs say 10.6 (Snow Leopard) only runs on Intel.

  • Answered by CF from Columbia
  • Dec 20, 2009
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• Can I upgrade an iMac G3 with Os 8 (i think) to snow leopard?

  The original “Bondi Blue” iMac G3 was introduced in 1998.

  • Asked by MD from Egg Harbor City
  • Apr 10, 2010
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  You cannot upgrade a G-3 processor based Macintosh to Snow Leopard. Tiger, 10.4, was the last OS X operating system that could be installed on a G-3 processor based Macintosh. Snow Leopard can only be installed on an Intel based Macintosh.

  • Answered by MR from Glen Burnie
  • Apr 12, 2010
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• i hear upgrading to snow leopard distrups up your wireless settings, is any one experencing anything like that?

  • Asked by SB from Berlin
  • Oct 12, 2009
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  I upgraded my iMac running on wireless and is working fine. Didn’t have to update settings or change anything.

  • Answered by DM from Gretna
  • Oct 16, 2009
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