How to install the Mac App Store in OSX 10.6 Snow Leopard

Step 1 : Goto

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399

Step 2 : Download the dmg file

Download

Step 3: Close Xcode or any-other system software and Browsers like Chrome or Safari

Step 4 : You are ready to go using app store after installing and dont forget to restart your machine

Note that it is a big download, file size is 1Gb. So it will take time.

About Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1

The 10.6.8 update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac, including fixes that:

• Enhance the Mac App Store to get your Mac ready to upgrade to Mac OS X Lion
• Resolve an issue that may cause Preview to unexpectedly quit
• Improve support for IPv6
• Improve VPN reliability
• Identify and remove known variants of Mac Defender

SHA1 = e0742e7537f80c9e01376ea3b3c09df993900643

• Version: 10.6.8 v.1.1
• Post Date: Jul 25, 2011
• Download ID: DL1399
• License: Update
• File Size: 1.09 GB

System Requirements

Mac OS X v10.6 - Mac OS X 10.6.7

BONUS
Now you have Mac App Store installed you are ready to go and install Mac OS X 10.8 on your system

Step 5 : Now as you navigate to
http://www.apple.com/osx/
And click "Upgrade Now"
Upgrade Now

Or

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/os-x-mountain-lion/id537386512?ls=1&mt=12



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