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Installing Mojave OS update

I have Mac OS El Capitan version 10.11.16. I need to upgrade my OS in order to use Adobe CS. Can I update the system to Mojave from what I am using now without losing my files and software I already have installed?

iMac 21.5″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Aug 30, 2020 12:26 PM

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Posted on Aug 30, 2020 1:05 PM

miamiusers wrote:

I have Mac OS El Capitan version 10.11.16. I need to upgrade my OS in order to use Adobe CS. Can I update the system to Mojave from what I am using now without losing my files and software I already have installed?



Yes, if you meet the tech specs:


macOS 10.14 Mojave - Technical Specifications:

https://support.apple.com/kb/SP777


Upgrade to macOS Mojave - Official Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/macos/mojave


https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-mojave/id1398502828?mt=12



MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)

MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)

MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)

Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)

iMac (Late 2012 or newer)

iMac Pro (2017)

Mac Pro (Late 2013; Mid 2010 and Mid 2012 models with recommended Metal-capable graphics cards)


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Aug 30, 2020 1:05 PM in response to miamiusers

miamiusers wrote:

I have Mac OS El Capitan version 10.11.16. I need to upgrade my OS in order to use Adobe CS. Can I update the system to Mojave from what I am using now without losing my files and software I already have installed?



Yes, if you meet the tech specs:


macOS 10.14 Mojave - Technical Specifications:

https://support.apple.com/kb/SP777


Upgrade to macOS Mojave - Official Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/macos/mojave


https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-mojave/id1398502828?mt=12



MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)

MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)

MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)

Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)

iMac (Late 2012 or newer)

iMac Pro (2017)

Mac Pro (Late 2013; Mid 2010 and Mid 2012 models with recommended Metal-capable graphics cards)


Installing Mojave OS update

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