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Macbook Pro(2011)

I have a Macbook Pro from 2011 which was running very slow, and had limited space available. so I have attempted to reset it back to factory settings and I have loaded OS X Mountain Lion, and I have managed to add subsequent updates fro this operating system.

However, I cannot seem to upgrade the OS with the Mavericks version. The App store does not show any further updates, and I have the 'Install OS X Mavericks', in Finder but when I try to load the new version, all that happens is that my MacBook essentially restarts with message of a problem which I can send to Apple, but no install icon or message appears, so I cannot move my MacBook forward.


Can anyone advise me one this problem, and what I can do to fix it?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jul 12, 2020 8:43 AM

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User profile for user: HWTech
HWTech
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Posted on Jul 12, 2020 4:49 PM

You can download macOS 10.11 and macOS 10.13 from links on these links:


macOS 10.11:

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT206886


macOS 10.13:

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT208969


If you choose 10.11, then make sure to follow the instructions very carefully as there are several steps involved.


You can also create a bootable macOS USB installer:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201372



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HWTech
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Jul 12, 2020 4:49 PM in response to IDH29

You can download macOS 10.11 and macOS 10.13 from links on these links:


macOS 10.11:

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT206886


macOS 10.13:

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT208969


If you choose 10.11, then make sure to follow the instructions very carefully as there are several steps involved.


You can also create a bootable macOS USB installer:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201372



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