the upgrade of my iMac early 2008 need help please

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• Upgrading OS on iMac Early 2008: 10.9.5 or 10.10?

  I got a 2008 2.8 GHz Core 2 Duo 24 " iMac with 6GBs memory and 2 TB hard drive.  I upgraded memory of 4 to 6 GB and 1 TB to 2 TB a few years ago.

  I am running 10.9.5.

  1. anyone can you tell me the advantages and disadvantages of the upgrade to 10.10 , or 10.11 for my 2008 iMac?  I certainly do not want to level to slow...

  2. for any of you with the older iMacs 2008, what is your experience with 10.10 and / or 10.11 on older devices?  more fast/slow, etc.

  Thank you!

  Unless you have downloaded 10.10 previously, it is no longer available, so only download would be 10.11 El Capitan.

  All latest versions of operating system require more RAM, faster processors, etc. They also use RAM differently as in: all this (unused RAM is wasted RAM). Thus, depending on what you have installed and your workflow, there are slowdowns.

  First and foremost, make sure you have a good backup - a bootable clone would make things returning more easy. In this way, you can quickly start to this clone, erase your disc and clone the old system back. Alternatively, I'd say either create a second partition on your internal hard drive or use an external drive and, after cloning your current system on it (if you have all your files, etc.), install the 10.11 on it. Test drive for some time see if you like it or not. You can always remove it if you don't like it.

• "BOOTMGR is missing press ctrl + alt + del to restart" with this disc with recovery vista on it, but it still does not work. It could be the type of disc or something! NEED HELP PLEASE!

  Hello

  Just the message keeps coming and coming. so I did what all seemed to be telling me to do, I downloaded this 'Windows Vista 32 - Bit (x 86) Torrent recovery disk' on a disk and put it in my computer, restarted and is come up with the same message, I thought I might need it again. So I did, Bam, same message. It might be the disk or something as I said, but I don't know! Its really annoying me now, please help!

  Oh and I do not computer language can you please make it simple for me...

  Thank you!!

  Here is the download of recovery for Vista instead of Windows7 drive: http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/.  The thing is, I'm not sure you can use this drive for a boot recovery - you need an Installation of Vista disc.

  If you can get your hands on an Installation of Windows Vista genuine disc, then here are some procedures to fix the BOOTMGR missing (you can try repair system with the Neosmart disk but honestly, I don't think that will work - you need to do the other procedure):

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  ·        Do a startup repair, boot from the disk Installation of Windows Vista genuine (or one that you can borrow from someone) or a recovery disc.  Here is the procedure: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html.  You may need to change the BIOS to do first the CD drive in the boot sequence to boot from the CD.  To do this, hold the screen that tells you the key F to push to enter the menu start or start of installation.  Push it quickly. Make the changes, save your work and exit.  Put the CD in the drive and reboot.  When you are prompted, press any key to boot from the CD.

  If you do not have a floppy disk, you can make a bootable recovery disk by using http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/ with burning software like: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html and, of course, a blank CD.

  If this does not resolve the problem, try the following:

  To run the Bootrec.exe tool, you must start Windows RE. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. put the Windows Vista installation disc in the disc drive, and then start the computer.

  2. press a key when you are prompted.

  3. Select a language, a time, a currency, a keyboard or an input method, and then click Next.

  4. click on repair your computer.

  5. click on the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.

  6. in the System Recovery Options dialog box, click command prompt.

  7. type Bootrec.exe, and then press ENTER.

  Note If rebuilding the BCD does not resolve the startup problem, you can export and delete the BCD, and then run this option again. In doing so, you ensure that the BCD is completely rebuilt. To do this, type the following commands at the command prompt Windows RE:

  ·        bcdedit/export C:\BCD_Backup

  ·        c:

  ·        Boot CD

  ·        BCD attrib s h - r

  ·        Ren c:\boot\bcd BCD.old

  ·        Bootrec /RebuildBcd

  Good luck and I hope this helps!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• dv7-6c21nr pravilion: downloaded windows 7 in pc, should not the ethernet or network controller drivers? Need help please

  I had to get out my laptop with all my files cause I giving it to a friend I got 10 download version inside windows. I removed thinking my previous windows version 7.1 was there, but I guessed wrong. In any case, I contacted Microsoft got windows 7 is a dvd of it and restore laptop well the drivers for the bus network and eithernet controller and device CPI and sm download for me Conect on the internet. Already went to the area of drivers and downloaded the driver for this laptop and installed them and nothing happens. Computer worked great until I deleted windows 10 latter. Could some please help me I don't know what to do anymore.

  Hello:

  There are some missing drivers on the support page, which is probably why you have questions...

  HP never includes the chipset drivers for laptops equipped with AMD processors and chipsets.  Him do not include the well based for their laptops Intel chipset drivers.   Don't ask me why.

  Then... To get the controllers smbus and usb work, you must install the drivers for the chipset directly to AMD.

  You want the first file on the Web page.  Install and reboot the PC.

  http://support.AMD.com/en-us/download/chipset?OS=Windows%207%20-%2064

  The ethernet driver is listed on the support page...

  This package contains the Realtek driver local area network (LAN) that allows the NIC (NIC) Realtek chip in the notebook models that are running an operating system supported.

  File name: sp54998.exe

  The driver for the PCI device (I think that's what you meant to type) is on the support page...

  This package contains the driver that allows the Realtek card reader in laptop models running a supported operating system. The card reader allows users to read or write to removable storage cards supported, which are typically used in digital cameras, digital music players and cell phones.

  File name: sp54995.exe

  The driver of the wireless adapter is not on the support page, so you need this...

  This package contains the installation package driver for the controller LAN Realtek RTL8188CE wireless in the laptop models running a supported operating system.

  FTP://ftp.HP.com/pub/SoftPaq/sp57001-57500/sp57049.exe

• at startup the updates install every time. I need help please!

  Whenever I start my computer, it goes in the updates. Then, it does not start correctly and goes through the system restore.  I disabled the update updates, but it still happens.

  I check recent log and nothing is displayed since the month of May this year.

  Can someone help me with this problem.

  Thank you

  Hello

  You can use the solutions in this KB - 3 methods and I listed a little help for them below

  The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and the computer restarts when you try to
  install an update in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358

  Method 1: Start Windows Vista with the Windows installation media and use the repair feature

  How to do a startup repair in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91467-startup-repair.html

  You can also do a safe mode startup repair to access the Recovery Options If you have them available
  or use the DVD as described above.

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspx

  Try recovery options Startup Repair

  How to do a startup repair
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91467-startup-repair.html

  Method 2: Start the system in safe mode and then use the system restore feature

  How to make a Vista system restore
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html

  You can also do a restore of the system of starting with a Vista disk.

  Method 3: Use the downloads at the end of this article - note for Vista x 86 versions 32 bit and Vista
  x 64 64-bit.

  The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and the computer restarts when you try to
  install an update in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358

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  Once you are in Windows I was running once again reset here as a precaution.

  How to reset the Windows Update components?
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Hope this helps sort it out for you.
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• Telstra new 4G Dongle does not connect to the internet - old 3G should be. Need help please.

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  Contact Delstra for support with their product.

• Impossible to uninstall the drivers of HP under Windows 8 - need help please

  Printer: HP LaserJet P1006

  Operating system: Windows 8, 64 - bit

  Computer: ASUS Q500A

  I tried to download the drivers for my HP LaserJet P1006 on a new computer (ASUS Q500A).

  I made a mistake and clicked on the drivers for Windows 7, 64-bit. I tried (many times) uninstall the software of Windows 7 which has been downloaded, but I succumbed this doing. (I followed the instructions provided by the computer on how to uninstall).

  Three questions:

  (1) if I buy a new HP printer wireless which is taken care of by Windows 8 and install the drivers, newest software will replace the software that I downloaded by mistake?

  (2) if the most recent HP software will not, replace what should I do to uninstall this program?

  (3) is it necessary remove the incorrect software before new software can be loaded?

  I'd appreciate any help. Thank you.

  Hi mpssrh,

  Follow the steps outlined in the document below.

  Uninstalling the printer software

• Can I update OS for iMac (early 2008)?

  Can I update OS for iMac (early 2008)?

  The OS is currently 10.9.5. I want to upgrade the operating system to something a bit more recent. It cannot be upgraded to Sierra.
  Can I go to Yosemite or El Capitan etc.? If so, how?

  Click here and download El Capitan.

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• iMac early 2008

  I have an iMac early 2008, which is not suitable for the upgrade to Sierra. What is the fundamental reason for the machine is not suitable for the Sierra?  What is the processor speed, the adapter features, (I have 4 GB) of RAM. 8 years ago, I bought the machine.  Its great and when I bought it that I hoped for 7 years of use I have that have passed and now hoping to get to 10 years, but now I have some doubts about the future support. (PS I'm retired from work)

  Because it is too old.

• Early flight, need help! Please, I beg you!

  I've updated my iphone 5 c for the latest softwear and now have forgotten my password. I am able to connect to my icloud to select Reset my phone but could not complete the reset bc, I can't my phone to connect to the wifi bc its coastline. I don't have a model to coonect it. Need help please, I have an early flight and need my phone to work!

  What follows has instructions for all methods: If you have forgotten the password for your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple supports

• I am trying to upgrademy vista for the next operating system or even 10 if possible and I can only do what I need help please

  I'm trying to upgrade my vista to the next operating system or even 10 if possible and I can do what I need help please

  Hello

  There is no free upgrade Vista to 7, 8.1, or 10.

  Follow these steps before you buy Windows 7.

  Microsoft sells more than 7; Try Amazon.com.

  Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

  If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

  Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

  Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

  "Windows 7 system requirements"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  "Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  Windows 7 upgrade paths:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  «Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7»

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

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  Follow these steps before buy you and upgrade (new installation) of Windows 8.1.

  Check if the manufacturer of your computer/laptop has Windows 8.1 drivers available for your model.

  If this is not available, Windows 8.1 not install and work properly for you.

  There is a lot of information in this first link from Microsoft:

  Download and run the Windows Upgrade Assistant 8.1 of to see if your machine is compatible Windows 8.1 and read the update for Windows 8.1: FAQ here

  "Update to Windows 8.1: FAQ".

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/upgrade-to-Windows-8

  "8.1 for Windows system requirements.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/system-requirements

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  How to buy Windows 10:

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/cat/Windows/CategoryID.70036700

  But first make sure that you have the correct configuration and your computer manufacturer provides the right drivers for 10.

  https://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-specifications#sysreqs

  " System requirements Windows 10"

  https://www.Thurrott.com/Windows/Windows-10/3884/Windows-10-system-requirements

  Microsoft deploys Windows 10 available as free upgrade to Windows 7 features, Windows and Windows Phone 8.1 8.1 qualified. It will be available from July 29, 2015

  "FAQ Windows 10.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-FAQ

  See you soon.

• I NEED HELP Please im having a problem to forget my password and when I plug it it says its locked with a password he try to put the itunes thing but

  NEED HELP Please im having a problem to forget my password and when I plug it it says its locked with a password he tried to put the itunes thing but it says enter password I put in what I rember, then said lokced for five minutes help me pls

  Without knowing the password for your iPhone, there is no way to unlock it, bring even you to the Genius Bar. If you continue to enter the wrong password, you will be locked out of your iPhone, and your data will be unaccessable.

• I'm tryin to update my computer... I keep getting code and the error 646... I need help I am if confused as to what to do to get these updates... I tried to disable my firewall, but which is not good... Help, please

  I'm tryin to update my computer... I keep getting code and the error 646... I need help I am if confused as to what to do to get these updates... I tried to disable my firewall, but which is not good... Help, please

  Download and install the update/s who is / are relevant to your computer manually.
  IE: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/results.aspx?freetext=974771&displaylang=en&stype=s_basic

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• Can not see the external hard drive to my computer only in devices & Printers I tried many patches & need help please

  I do not see my external hard drive in my computer but I can't in my devices and printers.  I too see the drive in disk management.  There is a lot of data on my hard drive that I need to save. It says that I have to initialize so the computer sees the drive but it clears my data. How to recover data? The drive works and makes no noise. Help, please. I uninstalled the RPG player

  and reinstalled. I've also updated the driver and I still don't see the drive in my computer.

  Hello

  Welcome to the Microsoft community.

  I understand that you have a problem with finding printers and external hard drives in the computer. We apologize for the unhandiness caused to you and appreciate your efforts in trying to solve the problem.

  To help you better I would like to know the details.

  1. What is the brand and model of the computer?
  2. You did changes to the computer before the show?
  3. Have you tried to connect the same external hard drive on another computer?

  I ask you to run the hardware and devices Troubleshooter and check if the problem persists. It is an automated tool that checks the hardware attached to the computer for known problems and provides details on how to correct them.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-hardware-and-devices-Troubleshooter

  I ask you to install optional Windows, including updates updates and check if you are facing the issue.

  Reference http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki/insider_wintp-insider_devices/how-to-install-and-update-drivers-in-windows-10/a97bbbd1-9973-4d66-9a5b-291300006293

  Keep us updated on the issue to help you better.

• Windows 7 64 bit worked very well and when was time to save I get the cyclic redundancy check, I try several times and made the same thing I need help please

  worked very well and when was time to save I get the cyclic redundancy check, I try several times and made the same thing I need help please

  Hello Hans,.

  Thanks for choosing Microsoft Community!

  According to the description of the problem, you have problems when you use the backup on Windows 8 feature.

  Please answer these questions to better understand the issue and help you:

  1. are - what you're talking to backup and restore functionality on Windows 7?

  2 have you made any changes to the computer before the show?

  It is perhaps to cause bad sectors on the hard drive, run the disk check to repair bad sectors

  Check your hard drive for errors:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/check-your-hard-disk-for-errors

  Important: Running chkdsk on the drive if bad sectors are found on the disk hard when chkdsk attempts to repair this area if all available on which data can be lost.

  For more information:

  Backup and restore: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/back-up-and-restore-frequently-asked-questions

  Hope the helps of information. Don't answer if you need assistance, we will be happy to help you.