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Updating my Mac

I want to update my Mac, Software  OS X 10.9.5, there is no updates availiable and i can't install some browswers.


Posted on Nov 1, 2021 11:16 AM

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Nov 2, 2021 1:30 AM in response to Hillaryjames0620

There have not been any updates offered by Apple for this version of OS X Mavericks in years. Nor should one expect there to be any anytime soon.


If was is meant by update to a newer version of OS X or macOS - that is referred to as an upGrade .


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.


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

Updating my Mac

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