How to Put iLife on a Mac

iLife is not one program, but a number of programs that come pre-installed on modern Mac computers. iLife programs include iMovie, iPhoto, Garage Band, iWeb and iDVD. If you have a Mac that is older than mid to late 2009, your computer came with iLife 08. You will have to upgrade to iLife '11 in order to enjoy the new features these programs offer. However, putting iLife on a Mac is as easy as installing any other program.

Things You'll Need

• Mac OS 10.6.3 or higher
• iLife '11

Instructions

1. Insert your iLife '11 DVD into your Mac's Super Drive.

2. Open the DVD that mounts your Desktop if it doesn't open automatically. Read the "Read Before Installing" file.

3. Double-click the "Install.pkg" file. A new window will open.

4. Click "Continue" until you get to the Terms of Service Agreement. Read the TSA and then click "Accept."

5. Choose your hard drive from the list of drives to install iLife on.

6. Click "Continue" and then "Install." A pop-up window will appear. Click "Continue Installation" and iLife will be installed on your Mac.

7. Click "Restart" once the installation is complete.

Tips & Warnings

• Back up your older versions of iLife before you install the new version.

• iLife '11 only works on Macs running on OS 10.6.3 or higher. You may have to upgrade your Mac OS before you can install iLife '11.

Resources

• Apple: iLife Tutorials