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Q: i have os 10.8.5 and want to upgrade to 10.10 yosemite

I have a macbook pro with os x 10.8.5 and I want to upgrade to yosemite 10.10 but its not available on the app store anymore.  I do not want el captain.  Any suggestions?

MacBook Air, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5), I don

Posted on Aug 6, 2016 10:05 AM

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Q: i have os 10.8.5 and want to upgrade to 10.10 yosemite

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  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Aug 6, 2016 10:11 AM in response to LillyMac1360
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    Aug 6, 2016 10:11 AM in response to LillyMac1360

    Go to a physical Apple Store and ask for it.

     

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  • by BobHarris,

    BobHarris BobHarris Aug 6, 2016 7:35 PM in response to LillyMac1360
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    Aug 6, 2016 7:35 PM in response to LillyMac1360

    Download El Capitan "Now", and then just quit the install.  That way when you decide 2 years from now you really wanted El Capitan, you will have the option of installing it from the App Store -> Purchased tab, instead of having to ask how to get a version that has been withdrawn for sale.

     

    Do this for EVERY major OS release, or you will loose that option, as you have lost the option to install Yosemite.