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how far can i upgrade os for 2009 imac?

I want you to upgrade a 2009 iMac 3.06 ghz for my daughter. Can it go past 10.6.8?

Posted on Nov 20, 2017 7:39 PM

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User profile for user: den.thed
den.thed
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Posted on Nov 20, 2017 8:04 PM

There was an Early 2009 iMac and a Late 2009 iMac.

see > Identify your iMac - Apple Support


The Early 2009 can be upgraded to 10.11 El Capitan

see > How to download OS X El Capitan - Apple Support


The Late 2009 can be upgraded to the current macOS 10.13 High Sierra

see > macOS - How to Upgrade - Apple

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