How to Upgrade to Mac OS X Leopard

Leopard is Macintosh's sixth upgrade in it OS X series, which MacIntosh designed with new features meant to improve the areas where users had the most problems. Because its release took longer than projected, Macintosh offers an easy upgrade for newer computers that didn't include Leopard.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Purchasing and Upgrading

1. Purchase the Macintosh OS X Leopard software program. It should be available at any computer store that sells Macintosh equipment or can be bought at Apple's online store.

2. Read all the instructions provided before beginning the upgrade. Any mistakes in an operating system upgrade could damage the computer.

3. Make sure your computer has enough memory and hard disk space for the upgrade. Older models may not have enough available, requiring a RAM or ROM upgrade or a new computer altogether.

4. Install OS X Leopard using the software provided. Leopard should replace your old Mac operating system, making all its new features available.

Upgrading Newer Computers

5. Check the purchase date of the computer. If it was purchased on or after October 1, 2007 without Leopard, Macintosh will upgrade it.

6. Go to Apple's website. Look up their up-to-date program.

7. Follow the instructions on how to download the Leopard upgrade. This may vary depending on if you bought your computer retail or through the online store.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to save all your programs and files to backup disks or hard drives. Some of them may be lost during the upgrade process.