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What OS to use when reinstalling on a 2011 iMac

I have been using macOS High Sierra, which is no longer supported by Apple. Today I erased my drive in preparation for giving the iMac to a friend, and I cannot reinstall High Sierra. How do I go about (re)installing an OS so the computer is usable?

iMac 27″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jul 10, 2023 3:58 PM

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Posted on Jul 10, 2023 4:05 PM

That iMac is limited to macOS 10.13 High Sierra, and that’s what you’ll want to install.


Here is how to get macOS 10.13: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support


If Option-Command-R works here, use that: Use macOS Recovery on an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support


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Jul 10, 2023 4:05 PM in response to Wistarwood

That iMac is limited to macOS 10.13 High Sierra, and that’s what you’ll want to install.


Here is how to get macOS 10.13: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support


If Option-Command-R works here, use that: Use macOS Recovery on an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support


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What OS to use when reinstalling on a 2011 iMac

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