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Why can’t I find Mac OS high sierra update on the app store

So my MBP late 2011 now I want to update it so how will I update it to high sierra I saw videos but all videos are old need help and when they all can find it in the App Store I can’t see it there

Posted on Jan 21, 2022 8:03 AM

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Posted on Jan 21, 2022 8:11 AM

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Jan 21, 2022 10:28 AM in response to aayan272

The Correct term when moving from Older version of macOS to Newer Version of macOS is 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.


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


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

Why can’t I find Mac OS high sierra update on the app store

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