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Why can't I load OS Monterey on my late 2011 iMac?

Why can't I load OS Monterey on my late 2011 iMac? What is the latest OS I can load on my late 2011 iMac?




iMac 27″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Aug 19, 2022 5:07 PM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2022 5:10 PM

Joel Olinger wrote:

Why can't I load OS Monterey on my late 2011 iMac? What is the latest OS I can load on my late 2011 iMac?




Hardware limitations.


How to upgrade to macOS Monterey

How to upgrade to macOS Monterey - Apple Support


iMac late 2015 and later

iMac Pro 2017 and later

MacBook Air early 2015 and later

MacBook Pro early 2015 and later

Mac Pro late 2013 and later

Mac mini late 2014 and later

MacBook early 2016 and later



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Aug 19, 2022 5:10 PM in response to Joel Olinger

Joel Olinger wrote:

Why can't I load OS Monterey on my late 2011 iMac? What is the latest OS I can load on my late 2011 iMac?




Hardware limitations.


How to upgrade to macOS Monterey

How to upgrade to macOS Monterey - Apple Support


iMac late 2015 and later

iMac Pro 2017 and later

MacBook Air early 2015 and later

MacBook Pro early 2015 and later

Mac Pro late 2013 and later

Mac mini late 2014 and later

MacBook early 2016 and later



Why can't I load OS Monterey on my late 2011 iMac?

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