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How do i upgrade my old Imac from Snowleopard

How do i upgrade my Imac from Snow Leopard



iMac, OS X 10.11

Posted on Dec 20, 2020 2:05 AM

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Posted on Dec 20, 2020 2:13 AM

Depending on what version you're trying to update to (I'm assuming it's OS X 10.11 El Capitan?), your current hardware might be a limiting factor. Either way, give this support article a thorough read:


How to get old versions of macOS https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683


And please, pretty please, don't forget to make a Time Machine backup beforehand...you really can't overstate the importance of a backup!

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Dec 20, 2020 2:13 AM in response to wellwellwell318

Depending on what version you're trying to update to (I'm assuming it's OS X 10.11 El Capitan?), your current hardware might be a limiting factor. Either way, give this support article a thorough read:


How to get old versions of macOS https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683


And please, pretty please, don't forget to make a Time Machine backup beforehand...you really can't overstate the importance of a backup!

How do i upgrade my old Imac from Snowleopard

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