{"id":27035,"date":"2014-10-17T13:13:58","date_gmt":"2014-10-17T18:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=27035"},"modified":"2014-10-17T17:15:05","modified_gmt":"2014-10-17T22:15:05","slug":"step-by-step-guide-for-downloading-os-x-yosemite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/27035-step-by-step-guide-for-downloading-os-x-yosemite\/","title":{"rendered":"Step-By-Step Guide for Downloading OS X Yosemite"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you\u2019ve confirmed that your system is ready for Yosemite<\/a>. Now all you need to do is download and install!<\/p>\n

Fortunately, Apple has made the process fairly simple. But to make it even easier, we have put together a step-by-step guide for the installation of Yosemite on your Mac. For our installation, we started with a base of OS X Mavericks 10.9.5 installed on a 13\u201d Late 2013 MacBookPro11,1 with Retina display.<\/p>\n

Check out below for our guide\u00a0for the installation. And again, be sure to check out our Yosemite Compatibility Guide<\/a>\u00a0first and as always, don\u2019t forget to backup your data<\/a> before making the switch!<\/p>\n

A Brief Walkthrough<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.)<\/strong>\u00a0Launch the App Store on your Mac and find\u00a0Yosemite. Once you have logged in to the App Store and found the new OS, click the “Free” button under the Yosemite icon.<\/p>\n

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2.)<\/strong> You will then see an install window (below) and after clicking “Continue” you will be prompted to agree to the terms of the software license agreement (not pictured).<\/p>\n

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3.)<\/strong> Once you agree to the software license agreement, it will let you choose\u00a0which disk Yosemite will be installed on. Once you click “Install” you will need to\u00a0log in as an administrator if necessary. \"YosemiteInstall3\" 4.)<\/strong> Your machine will then prepare to install. Once ready, your machine will restart. \"YosemiteInstall4\" 5.)<\/strong>\u00a0Your Mac will then reboot and show a few different screens (below) while Yosemite is installing.<\/p>\n

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6.)<\/strong> After signing in with your Apple ID upon restart, you\u00a0will be ready for the beautiful sights and sounds\u00a0of Yosemite!<\/p>\n

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\u2022 OS X Yosemite is available free for download from the Apple App Store.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

So you\u2019ve confirmed that your system is ready for Yosemite. Now all you need to do is download and install! Fortunately, Apple has made the process fairly simple. But to make it even easier, we have put together a step-by-step guide for the installation of Yosemite on your Mac. 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