chatsworth25
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Q: update osx on secondhand imac

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i bought a secondhand 2012 iMac with o/c el capitan but cannot install updates as previous owner id comes up on itunes -i,ve tried to put my itunes account details

  • do i erase the el capitan from previous owner
  • i already have a Macbook  Pro with osx 10.9.5 but am concerned about issue with el capitan ie erasing photos ,linking to wireless etc
  • if i keep with 10.9.5 will this cause security issues or do i risk putting el capitan on upgrade on macbook pro ??and across then to iMac ??

Posted on May 23, 2016 3:26 AM

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  • by OGELTHORPE,

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE May 23, 2016 3:40 AM in response to chatsworth25
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    May 23, 2016 3:40 AM in response to chatsworth25

    This is what the prior owner should have done:

     

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201065

     

    Essentially what you have to do is erase the HDD and reinstall the ORIGINAL OSX (Mt. Lion).

     

    Backup your data and boot the MBP into Internet recovery (OPTION + COMMAND + R)

     

    You should get this display:

    Screen Shot 2015-12-23 at 4.20.41 PM.png

    Follow the directions and you will get this menu:

    Screen Shot 2015-12-12 at 9.47.11 AM.png

    First use Disk Utility>Erase and then use Reinstall Mac OS X.

     

    That will then associate your Apple ID with the iMac and you will be able top install all updates.

     

    A solid Internet connection will be required.

     

    Ciao.