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My iMac (bought i 2011) currently runs Mac OS High Sierra. How can I download and install the latest version of MacOS that runs on this machine?

My iMac (bought i 2011) currently runs Mac OS High Sierra. How can I download and install the latest version of MacOS that runs on this machine?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Apr 28, 2021 7:14 AM

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Apr 28, 2021 7:22 AM in response to Johnohgriff

A 2011 iMac can't be upgraded past High Sierra.

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Johnohgriff Author

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Apr 28, 2021 7:27 AM in response to Niel

Thanks Niel. Was afraid so.

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