I want to upgrade past Catalina on early 2009 iMac

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I want to upgrade past Catalina on early 2009 iMac

I want to upgrade from El Capitan Version 10.11.6. I am running an IMac 24 inch, early 2009. I am facing multiple problem with outlook and mail. Any help?

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Posted on Nov 25, 2022 5:14 AM

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FoxFifth

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Nov 25, 2022 8:47 AM in response to tjbibi

Sorry, El Capitan 10.11.6 is the last possible OS upgrade for an early 2009 iMac.

Also see the following from Identify your iMac model - Apple Support

iMac (24-inch, Early 2009)

Model Identifier: iMac9,1

Part Number: MB418xx/A, MB419xx/A

Latest compatible operating system: OS X El Capitan 10.11.6

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tjbibi Author

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Nov 25, 2022 10:18 AM in response to Ronasara

For instance I can't run autoupdate 4.53.22111300. It tells me that Mac OS upgrade to 10.13 or later is required.

How can I upgrade to 10.13?? My IMac is functioning perfectly fine otherwise and it is a shame that owners of older models are punished by not being able to upgrade. With outlook I can't seem to establish new email accounts.

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Ronasara

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Nov 25, 2022 10:58 AM in response to tjbibi

The reason upgrades are not able to be donees that older Macs hav older non-compatible components installed in them. As time passes components are improved. Have you asked outlook for assistance with their service? Also, you can look for another email app which does what you want.

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Ronasara

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Nov 25, 2022 9:40 AM in response to tjbibi

Since you cannot upgrade, you could tell us specifically what the problems are with Outlook and Mail.

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