Cant run Mojave update

I try to update my Mac to Mojave and it tells me it can't because the file is damaged? What do I do?

MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.12

Posted on May 21, 2020 4:02 PM

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Lexiepex

Level 6

14,118 points

May 22, 2020 3:58 AM in response to karinlor

Since your Mac can go to later OS like Catalina, you can not use the Mojave from the Appstore.

If it is in your Applications folder, delete it and empty the Trash.

Read this page:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210190

in point 4 is given the page where to download Mojave !

dialabrain

Level 10

137,811 points

May 21, 2020 4:12 PM in response to karinlor

Delete any copy of "Install macOS Mojave" from the Applications folder then try downloading it aagain while in Safe Mode.

How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

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