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How can I update OS X Yosemite 10.10.5 on my mac pro 2011

How can I update OS X Yosemite 10.10.5 on my mac pro 2011? I am getting Chrome and other apps telling me it is not compatible with this software and I need to Update, When I click the apple logo & go to about this mac I hit software Update and nothing is available . Does anyone know what I can do ?

MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.10

Posted on Dec 29, 2021 5:13 PM

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Posted on Dec 29, 2021 5:16 PM

Back up your data, check your applications for compatibility, and click on the link for El Capitan, Sierra, or High Sierra in the Related Article above. They're full-version upgrades and won't appear in the Updates list.


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Dec 30, 2021 2:42 AM in response to ashlynn2127

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.


Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence


OS X El Capitan - Technical Specifications


macOS Sierra - Technical Specifications


macOS High Sierra - Technical Specifications


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


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

How can I update OS X Yosemite 10.10.5 on my mac pro 2011

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