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I have a 13" macbook pro late 2011 which is currently running El Capitan 10.11.6. how can i install macOS Monterey

I have a 13" macbook pro late 2011 which is currently running El Capitan 10.11.6. how can i install macOS Monterey


MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Dec 21, 2021 12:33 PM

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Posted on Dec 22, 2021 2:01 AM

macOS Monterey is compatible with these computers - if s computer is listed it qualifies for Monterey. If Not listed it does not qualify


The 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


macOS Sierra - Technical Specifications


macOS High Sierra - Technical Specifications


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


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 22, 2021 2:01 AM in response to corazon3

macOS Monterey is compatible with these computers - if s computer is listed it qualifies for Monterey. If Not listed it does not qualify


The 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


macOS Sierra - Technical Specifications


macOS High Sierra - Technical Specifications


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


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

I have a 13" macbook pro late 2011 which is currently running El Capitan 10.11.6. how can i install macOS Monterey

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