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Error message “can't download the additional components needed to install Mac OS X “ on a 2011 MacBook Pro

How do I get past this message to download OS X

Posted on Nov 4, 2021 7:11 PM

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Posted on Nov 4, 2021 9:43 PM

Hi,

You can download High Sierra installer from following site, download it from Mac App Store then install it which could help your problem.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?mt=12


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Error message “can't download the additional components needed to install Mac OS X “ on a 2011 MacBook Pro

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