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I cannot update my software

I need to update my software, how do I do that?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Oct 30, 2021 6:44 PM

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Posted on Oct 30, 2021 6:50 PM

sydneyfromhidden hills Said:

"I cannot update my software: I need to update my software, how do I do that?"

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Verify Compatibility:


A. Start Here: Learn About Compatibility and how to Identify your Specific Mac Model - Apple Support


B. How to Verify:

I. Reveal your Model:

What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...

  1. Go to: Apple menu
  2. Click: About this Mac
  3. View: Second Line-Down


then...


II. Compare the Results:

See if the Model you found is shown here:







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Oct 30, 2021 6:50 PM in response to sydneyfromhidden hills

sydneyfromhidden hills Said:

"I cannot update my software: I need to update my software, how do I do that?"

-------


Verify Compatibility:


A. Start Here: Learn About Compatibility and how to Identify your Specific Mac Model - Apple Support


B. How to Verify:

I. Reveal your Model:

What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...

  1. Go to: Apple menu
  2. Click: About this Mac
  3. View: Second Line-Down


then...


II. Compare the Results:

See if the Model you found is shown here:







Oct 31, 2021 1:52 AM in response to sydneyfromhidden hills

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.


Tips Big Sir Upgrade The one just before Monterey


Tips Monterey Upgrade  Lastest version of macOS



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


Notation - Mojave is the Last version to support 32 bit applications / extensions and Drivers. Catalina, Big Sur & Monterey supports only 64 bit and there is no workaround.


Suggest using Go64 to find 32 bit application before attempting the upGrade. Some or many of the Application already installed may required update or upGrades to 64 Bit Versions.


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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