How to update my Mac from OS X 10.5.9 to macOS 10.11?

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osx1059 Author

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How to update my Mac from OS X 10.5.9 to macOS 10.11?

how do i get and install an update 10.11 is what i need or higher i guess please tell me what i need to do?????????

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Posted on Feb 15, 2023 7:00 AM

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Limnos

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Feb 15, 2023 8:03 AM in response to osx1059

That Mac model can run up to macOS 10.13. However, 4 GB RAM is low even for 10.11. It will start using the hard drive for RAM storage and that will slow the whole thing down more. You can look into upgrading the RAM and a place to start is https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/8566DDR3S8GP/ because they also have install videos. Still, some would question if it is even worth it because a 14 year old computer is gong to be slow no matter what you do to it. The highest macOS you can run is still no longer supported by Apple.

How to download macOS - Apple Support

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Limnos

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Feb 15, 2023 7:07 AM in response to osx1059

We could tell if this was even possible if we knew your exact model and year computer.

Also have a look at this --> How to download macOS - Apple Support

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osx1059 Author

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Feb 15, 2023 8:05 AM in response to Limnos

Model Name: iMac

Model Identifier: iMac10,1

Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo

Processor Speed: 3.06 GHz

Number of Processors: 1

Total Number of Cores: 2

L2 Cache: 3 MB

Memory: 4 GB

Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz

Boot ROM Version: IM101.00D0.B00

SMC Version (system): 1.52f9

Serial Number (system): QP***5PK

Hardware UUID:

This system doesn't contain any supported hardware RAID devices. If you installed hardware RAID devices, make sure you installed them properly.

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Limnos

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Feb 15, 2023 8:06 AM in response to osx1059

Realize I am a volunteer helper just like you. I am doing other things too at home. Posting urgent HELP messages won't speed up things any. I had to spend 10 minutes of my time dedicated just replying to you because I had to look up a lot of information. ;-)

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