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rcarmina Author

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error while trying to install macOS Monterey

Why I cannot install macOS Monterey? When trying the I get this message: "This copy of the Install macOS Monterey application is damaged, and can't be used to install macOS.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Sep 27, 2022 6:49 PM

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Tesserax

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Posted on Sep 27, 2022 6:52 PM

It is telling you that there is a Monterey installer already present in the /Applications folder. You should be able to delete it, and then, try updating again. You may also want to update after first booting up your Mac in Safe Mode.

Ref: How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

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