How to install macOS Monterey on my iMac?

I have macOS Big Sir 11.7 and I need to have Mac OS 12.0 to install the 2023 version of TurboTax. How do I download a 12.0 version on macOS?



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iMac, OS X 10.11

Posted on Mar 17, 2024 12:33 PM

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Posted on Mar 17, 2024 1:13 PM

How far you can upgrade macOS will depend on your Mac's hardware model and release year / time of year.


macOS Monterey is compatible with these computers - Apple Support

macOS Ventura is compatible with these computers - Apple Support

macOS Sonoma is compatible with these computers - Apple Support


If your Mac is compatible with a newer version of macOS, you can upgrade to any of the versions with which it is compatible by following the instructions in


How to download and install macOS - Apple Support


You should probably back up your Mac first.

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Mar 17, 2024 1:13 PM in response to GatorVal

How far you can upgrade macOS will depend on your Mac's hardware model and release year / time of year.


macOS Monterey is compatible with these computers - Apple Support

macOS Ventura is compatible with these computers - Apple Support

macOS Sonoma is compatible with these computers - Apple Support


If your Mac is compatible with a newer version of macOS, you can upgrade to any of the versions with which it is compatible by following the instructions in


How to download and install macOS - Apple Support


You should probably back up your Mac first.

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