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Why cant I update upgrade MacOS software? Cant find in system preferences and does not come up in App store.


MacBook Air 13″, OS X 10.10

Posted on Mar 31, 2023 9:14 PM

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Posted on Mar 31, 2023 9:46 PM

DanDanDanDan1313 Said:

"Update/Upgrade: Why cant I update upgrade MacOS software? Cant find in system preferences and does not come up in App store."

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Updating a macOS:


Determining which Update(s) will Install:

I. Verify Compatibility:

A. Start Here: Learn About Compatibility and how to Identify your Specific Mac Model - Apple Support


B. How to Verify:

Reveal your Model:

What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...

  1. Go to: Apple menu
  2. Click: About this Mac
  3. View: Second Line-Down

then...


II. Compare the Results:

See if the Model you found is shown here:


III. If Compatible:

Back Up your Mac First:  Be certain you Create a Time Machine Backup of your Mac, so that way you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reconfiguration.

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Mar 31, 2023 9:46 PM in response to DanDanDanDan1313

DanDanDanDan1313 Said:

"Update/Upgrade: Why cant I update upgrade MacOS software? Cant find in system preferences and does not come up in App store."

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Updating a macOS:


Determining which Update(s) will Install:

I. Verify Compatibility:

A. Start Here: Learn About Compatibility and how to Identify your Specific Mac Model - Apple Support


B. How to Verify:

Reveal your Model:

What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...

  1. Go to: Apple menu
  2. Click: About this Mac
  3. View: Second Line-Down

then...


II. Compare the Results:

See if the Model you found is shown here:


III. If Compatible:

Back Up your Mac First:  Be certain you Create a Time Machine Backup of your Mac, so that way you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reconfiguration.

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