I was trying to add Catalina onto my computer from a usb. But now my computer will not work at all

I tried to put Catalina on my computer and now it won’t load up. It’s still stuck on the Catalina page saying that it’s unable to install

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on May 2, 2022 3:46 PM

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May 2, 2022 4:48 PM in response to Mika0908

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.


macOS Catalina 10.15 hardware requirements Does your computer appear on this list. If No - it does not Qualify


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.

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