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Can a 10.13 High Sierre computer get an upgrade>


Posted on Jul 23, 2022 9:54 AM

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Posted on Jul 23, 2022 10:00 AM

We cannot answer effectively without knowing your iMac's SUB-MODEL. iMacs date to 1998 in five broad families and, even within one family, the sub-model can limit your system software options.


Please do "About this Mac..." from you Apple menu and tell us what that show from your sub-model:




For security reasons please DO NOT post a serial number.


Your iMac must be 2012 or newer to to run a higher OS than High Sierra. How much higher is 100% dependent on the sub-model and, at this point, only you know that.

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Jul 23, 2022 10:00 AM in response to deencit

We cannot answer effectively without knowing your iMac's SUB-MODEL. iMacs date to 1998 in five broad families and, even within one family, the sub-model can limit your system software options.


Please do "About this Mac..." from you Apple menu and tell us what that show from your sub-model:




For security reasons please DO NOT post a serial number.


Your iMac must be 2012 or newer to to run a higher OS than High Sierra. How much higher is 100% dependent on the sub-model and, at this point, only you know that.

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