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Upgrade Mac Os Macbook Air 2011

I had to erase my Macbook Air 2011 and it installed me again Lion. And now it does not allow me to upgrade. What Mac OS do you recommend for this computer and how do I install it?

MacBook Air

Posted on Jul 2, 2020 11:48 AM

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Posted on Jul 2, 2020 1:08 PM

Your MacBook Air can upgrade to Mac OS X El Capitan or the newer macOS High Sierra.


Please use Safari to access the following links do not use Firefox


How to upgrade to macOS High Sierra - Apple Support

How to upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support


Before upgrading make a full back up of your Mac.


Check that third party apps you use have updates available for the new OS.

https://roaringapps.com

Check that your printers/ scanners etc have updated drivers and software available for the new OS.


Connect your mac to your router via cable rather than rely on WiFi.

Do not use your mac while it is downloading

and do not use any other devices that share the same internet connection.


If the App Store says ‘Open’ then it is detecting a previous download of the install app

go to the Applications folder locate Install macOS High Sierra.app.

Move it to the Trash, empty the Trash.

Restart, click on the link again, the App Store should say ‘Get' or 'Download'.

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Jul 2, 2020 1:08 PM in response to gmackenzie

Your MacBook Air can upgrade to Mac OS X El Capitan or the newer macOS High Sierra.


Please use Safari to access the following links do not use Firefox


How to upgrade to macOS High Sierra - Apple Support

How to upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support


Before upgrading make a full back up of your Mac.


Check that third party apps you use have updates available for the new OS.

https://roaringapps.com

Check that your printers/ scanners etc have updated drivers and software available for the new OS.


Connect your mac to your router via cable rather than rely on WiFi.

Do not use your mac while it is downloading

and do not use any other devices that share the same internet connection.


If the App Store says ‘Open’ then it is detecting a previous download of the install app

go to the Applications folder locate Install macOS High Sierra.app.

Move it to the Trash, empty the Trash.

Restart, click on the link again, the App Store should say ‘Get' or 'Download'.

Upgrade Mac Os Macbook Air 2011

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