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Update mac

How to update my Mac, I press update

nothing happens

Current Pro Desktops

Posted on Dec 25, 2021 11:52 AM

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Posted on Dec 25, 2021 2:37 PM

he Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install. Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.




With the above information in-hand - follow this How to get old versions of macOS and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install.  For Best results use Safari to commence the download as Others may not work.




Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence




Tips Big Sir Upgrade Released Nov 2020




Tips Monterey Upgrade  Released Oct 25, 2021




Make Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS




Notation - Mojave is the Last version to support 32 bit applications / extensions and Drivers. Catalina, Big Sur & Monterey supports only 64 bit and there is no workaround.




Suggest using Go64 to find 32 bit application before attempting the upGrade. Some or many of the Application already installed may required update or upGrades to 64 Bit Versions.




Are there any AntiVirus, Disk Cleaner, Optimizers, Un-installers, etc installed which should be removed as per Developers Instructions. They are useless, unneeded, cause havoc and interfere with the normal  operation of the OS and may even Corrupt the OS requiring a Reinstallation

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Dec 25, 2021 2:37 PM in response to stanford4303

he Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install. Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.




With the above information in-hand - follow this How to get old versions of macOS and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install.  For Best results use Safari to commence the download as Others may not work.




Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence




Tips Big Sir Upgrade Released Nov 2020




Tips Monterey Upgrade  Released Oct 25, 2021




Make Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS




Notation - Mojave is the Last version to support 32 bit applications / extensions and Drivers. Catalina, Big Sur & Monterey supports only 64 bit and there is no workaround.




Suggest using Go64 to find 32 bit application before attempting the upGrade. Some or many of the Application already installed may required update or upGrades to 64 Bit Versions.




Are there any AntiVirus, Disk Cleaner, Optimizers, Un-installers, etc installed which should be removed as per Developers Instructions. They are useless, unneeded, cause havoc and interfere with the normal  operation of the OS and may even Corrupt the OS requiring a Reinstallation

Dec 26, 2021 11:22 AM in response to stanford4303

It helps to understand that to update your computer means to install a newer version of the existing operating system. Since nothing happens, that means that the OS is currently updated. If you wish to install a newer operating system such as going fromBig Sur to Monterey, that is called an upgrade. They are completely different things. Normally upgrades can be found in the Apple App Store. And, as noted, which upgrade you can install is dependent on the year and model of your Mac.

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