Questions & Answers for OS X Lion (10.7)
146 Questions from the Community
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Will OS X Lion 10.7 work on my older MacBook4,1.
Specs.
2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB 667MHz DDR2
3MB L2 Cache.
- Currently Running 10.6.8- Asked by Mark Z from Canberra
- 16-Jun-2014
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what file size is the 10.7 download?
- Asked by Chris G from Canberra
- 18-May-2014
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What's newer the lion or mountain lion?
- Asked by Miguel F from Norwalk
- 26-Oct-2013
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Best Answer:Mountain Lion is newer.
Mountain Lion is version 10.8 and Lion is version 10.7. However, Lion is compatible with more older Macs than Mountain Lion.- Answered by Markus R from Germantown
- 03-Nov-2013
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Can i install OS X Lion on a late 2006 imac?
- Asked by Lewis V
- 02-Jun-2014
- Flag as inappropriate (Can i install OS X Lion on a late 2006 imac?)
Best Answer:Apparently we have the same computer, it would run mavericks were it not for the 32 bit GPU
so to answer your question, yeah.- Answered by Dal C
- 23-Jun-2014
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Mac can run in AMD processor or not ?
I have High 8 Core AMD Processor, 12GB RAM, 1TB HDD.
So I want to know that can I install mac x 10 lion in above configuration or not ?- Asked by Mukesh R
- 31-May-2015
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Best Answer:There are ways to run OS X using an AMD processor, however this is not support or even approved by Apple. Not even 100% sure it's legal.
- Answered by Brandon A from Achilles
- 30-Jul-2015
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does Lion 10.7 support VMware fusion?
- Asked by Norma P from Ketchikan
- 11-Jan-2014
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Best Answer:VMware Fusion 6 will run on OS X Lion. VMware suggests 10.7.5 or later. VMware Fusion will host Lion as a guest.
- Answered by Vincent D from Portland
- 21-Jan-2014
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powermac compatibility
I have an IMAC G5 powermac running leopard 10.5.8. Snow Leopard is not compatible, can I use OS X Lion?
- Asked by Laurie G from Cottage Grove
- 20-Jan-2014
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Best Answer:No. Everything after Leopard is incompatible with your mac.
Snow Leopard and everything after don't support Power PC's (G5 etc...).- Answered by Diana R from Port Coquitlam
- 25-Jan-2014
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Best Answer:
No, upgrading your Operating System does not require you to erase the hard drive. All your files, applications, and settings will be transferred over. Be sure to backup your computer using a external hard drive + Time Machine first, to be safe. Also, verify all of your 3rd party programs that you've downloaded/installed and make sure they are compatible in 10.7 or have updates to make them compatible.
- Answered by Justin M
- 01-May-2015
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (I have snow leopard 10.6.8 and want to download lion 10.7. Do I have to erase by harddrive?)
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can you upgrade from osx 10.5.8 to OSX Lion
- Asked by Franco P from Canada
- 22-Oct-2013
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Best Answer:Not by using this method. You must be running 10.6.6 Snow Leopard to be able to run Lion by using this method. This method is a redeemable code for the Mac App Store to where the OS will begin to download immediately.
To get Snow Leopard, you must purchase it the DVD (search "OS X Snow Leopard") from the Apple online store, install it, and then return to this page to buy the Lion upgrade. Please make sure your Mac is able to run Lion before purchasing any software.
I hope this helps.- Answered by Andrew S from Warren
- 25-Oct-2013
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avail for download or do I have to wait for disc?
- Asked by Martin G from Norfolk
- 27-Nov-2013
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Best Answer:This is a download. You get an email with an activation code.
- Answered by Kellen R from Lake Forest Park
- 11-Feb-2014
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I have a mac 4.1 and currently running Snow Leopard 10.6.8 and I would like to upgrade to Lion . Will it work or is it better to just by a new Mac
1.83 GHz processor
2 GB memory
Intel Core Duo
IMAC 4.1- Asked by Alfred N W from Vallejo
- 18-Apr-2015
- Flag as inappropriate (I have a mac 4.1 and currently running Snow Leopard 10.6.8 and I would like to upgrade to Lion . Will it work or is it better to just by a new Mac)
Best Answer:I upgraded from Snow Leopard 10.6.8 to Lion 10.7.5 a few days ago. Lion gives you the full screen option which is great. Lion is such a bargain form the App Store at only $19.99.
- Answered by Donald A from Pensacola
- 19-May-2015
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What is the upgrade I need for my IMAC which already was upgraded to snow leopard OSX 10.6.8? I was guessing that OSX Lion would be good,which one?
I've been told that i could go as high as Maverick, even Yosemite--given much conflicting advice. I have available 289.73 GB and 30,22 on disk.
- Asked by Judith R from Portland
- 11-Nov-2014
- Flag as inappropriate (What is the upgrade I need for my IMAC which already was upgraded to snow leopard OSX 10.6.8? I was guessing that OSX Lion would be good,which one?)
AnswerGo to 10.7.5. As I understand it. Once you are there you can go to 10.11 - El Capitain for free. Like you, I am stuck on 10.6.8 and seems that in order to continue to get upgrades on software i run i need to upgrade.
I am not a professional computer consultant although I have been using Macs for over 25 years.
Be sure to back up your computer to an external hard drive or cloud service before upgrading. Use the time machine application on your computer to do this. It is very self explanitory.
Good luck.- Answered by Dean H from Scottsdale
- 09-May-2017
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If I update my iMac to Lion 10.7 will I then be able to update to macOS Sierra?
I have an iMac with a 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and 4 GB of memory running Mac OS 10.6.8. If I update to Lion 10.7 will I then be allowed to update to macOS Sierra?
- Asked by Miguel N from El Monte
- 08-Oct-2016
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does this support fcpx
soes lion support fcpx? I am on a 2006 mac pro
- Asked by Derek E from Litchfield Park
- 05-Feb-2014
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Will Appleworks 6 work with OS X Lion
- Asked by Andrew F from Philadelphia
- 07-Dec-2014
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i have mac OS X 10.5.8 if i buy this software to what version i can upgrade it ?
- Asked by Jerry Osagie S from Barcelona
- 02-Jan-2014
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Best Answer:You must be running 10.6.6 Snow Leopard to be able to upgrade to Lion.
To get Snow Leopard, you must purchase it the DVD (search "OS X Snow Leopard") from the Apple online store, and install it first.
You will then be able to use this utility to upgrade to Lion (v 10.7)
I would ensure your Mac is capable of running Lion first though, before spending any money!- Answered by Ross Q
- 13-Jan-2014
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Can I install lion x in the same pc but with a separate hdd?
I have an IPad 4, have many pictures and videos.
In order to see the pictures and view the videos of my IPad could I download and install OS X Lion 10.7 on the same PC and on a different HDD?
Thank you- Asked by Jack B from Anjou
- 10-Apr-2014
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language - Maori and the macrons does anyone know if the keyboard macroniser for the maori language is available on OS X Lion 10.7 and up??
Kia ora
does anyone know if the keyboard macroniser for the maori language is available on OS X Lion 10.7 and up??- Asked by Te Araroa W from Whakatane
- 07-Mar-2016
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Can I upgrade from leopard directly to mountain lion
- Asked by John D from Revere
- 03-Jun-2016
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