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Unfortunately macOS monterey says its unable to install on macintosh HD is there a reason for this?

Unfortunately macOS monterey says its unable to install on macintosh HD is there a reason for this?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jun 7, 2022 1:35 PM

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Posted on Jun 7, 2022 1:48 PM

Is your Mac model compatible with Monterey?

macOS Monterey is compatible with these computers - Apple Support


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Jun 7, 2022 2:04 PM in response to jacey226

Is the user Profile accurate MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14 Mojave ?


Is the Internal Drive still running on the old HFS Journal Drive format ?


Is the Internal Drive an After Market Drive and not an Original Apple Drive ?


There are reports appearing on the ASC Forums regarding failed installation of Monterey on older Qualifying Apple Computers. In most cases this is related to having a NON Apple Original Internal Drive ?  


The EFI Boot ROM included in Monterey is verifying for Original Apple Drive and if not found , may Balk or fail to upgrade to Monterey. 


Reports indicate the EFI BOOT ROM is Required to Flash the Computer and is a  requirement for a Successful Monterey Installation.


Unfortunately macOS monterey says its unable to install on macintosh HD is there a reason for this?

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