Update Mac OS X 10.6.8 to 10.7 Free: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a way to upgrade your Mac's operating system from OS X 10.6.8 to 10.7 without breaking the bank? You're in luck! In this article, we'll show you how to get a free copy of the installer and walk you through the process step by step.

The easiest way to get a copy of the installer is to visit the Apple website or the App Store and type in the version that you want. Download the installer for the new version that you desire, such as Mountain Lion (10.7).

Before attempting a major update to a new version of OS X, make sure your current version is up to date. Some installers require an updated version of your current version.

For example, my laptop was running Snow Leopard 10.6.5, but the Mountain Lion installer I wanted to use required 10.6.8, so I ran Software Update and it upgraded to 10.6.8 first.

Within each major OS X version, there are also smaller software updates. Major OS X versions have different names and numbers. Make sure you update to the newest update of your current OS X version.

Before downloading the installer, it's a good idea to check which version your computer is able to run. The folks over at EveryMac.com have helpfully made a list of what the newest OS X that runs on every Mac model is.

Some older Macintosh computers won't run the latest version of OS X. For example, the 2006 Mac mini 'Core Duo' 1.83 will only run up to System 10.6.8, while the 2008 Apple MacBook Air will only run up to 10.7.5.

Look up what version of OS X your Macintosh can run and how to work out what is the newest version of OS X that you can run on your computer.

In this article, we'll also show you how to make a USB thumb drive installer so you can upgrade any computer to the latest OS X. This handy trick will allow you to have a bootable version of the latest OS X on a thumb drive lying around.

There are three options for upgrading to the latest OS X:

1. Make a USB thumb drive installer that you can plug into your computer to upgrade it.

2. Take your computer into the nearest Apple Store and they will do the upgrade for you.

3. Download the Installer from Apple directly to the computer that you want to install the new OS X onto.

This means if you have any version of OS X newer than 10.9, you can upgrade it to the latest version for free. Since OS X Mavericks (10.9), Apple has been releasing their OS X upgrades for free.

So, there you have it! With these simple steps, you'll be able to upgrade your Mac's operating system from OS X 10.6.8 to 10.7 without breaking the bank.

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