

Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu.

Then follow the instructions for the version of the MacOS you have. When you have installed it, run Software Update to download and install the latest updates for Snow Leopard to bring it up to 10.6.8, or download the combo update from here:Ĭheck via Software Update whether further updates are required. For all MacOS upgrades follow steps 1 and 2 below. so i immediately checked for software updates and of course saw the Combined 10.5.8 update package (as well as itunes 10.6.3). The OS 10.6 Snow Leopard install DVD is available for $19.99 from the Apple Store:īut nobody knows for how long it will be available. problems restarting Black Macbook (10.5.8) Thread. For detailed information about the security content of this update, please visit this website. To use iCloud you have to upgrade all the way to Mountain Lion: The Mac OS X v10.5.8 Update is recommended for Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard users and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac. When you have installed it, run Software Update to download and install the latest updates for Snow Leopard. If you are outside the US call your national Apple Helpline: You can also purchase the code to use to download Lion from the same number ( Lion requires an Intel-based Mac with a Core 2 Duo, i3, i5, i7 or Xeon processor and 2GB of RAM, running the latest version of Snow Leopard), or you can purchase Mountain Lion from the App Store - if you can run that: Whilst Apple have withdrawn Snow Leopard from their stores, you can still get it from Apple by calling 1-800-MY-APPLE (if you are in the USA) and they will supply the SL DVD for $20 for a single user, or $30 for a family pack that covers up to 5 Macs. Requirements for OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard' Start by checking if you can run Snow Leopard:
