Macos Sierra Software Compatibility List
Before High Sierra launched, Microsoft announced that it would not be offering “formal support” for its Office 2011 apps in macOS 10.13 High Sierra. Support for Office 2011 for Mac was due to.
- Oct 24, 2019 If you have hardware or software that isn't compatible with macOS Sierra, you might be able to install the previous version, OS X El Capitan. MacOS Sierra won't install on top of a later version of macOS, but you can erase your disk first or install on another disk.
- Oct 31, 2019 The version of macOS that came with your Mac is the earliest version compatible with that Mac. To find out whether your Mac is compatible with a later version of macOS, check the system requirements: macOS Catalina; macOS Mojave; macOS High Sierra; macOS Sierra; OS X El Capitan; OS X Yosemite; OS X Mavericks; OS X Mountain Lion; OS X Lion; OS.
- The list of Macs supported to run macOS Sierra are as follows: MacBook (Late 2009 or newer) MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer) MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer) Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer) iMac (Late 2009 or newer) Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer) If your machine doesn’t fall into one of those brackets, then it looks like you have a couple of options available to you; either accept the inevitable and make do.
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You can upgrade to macOS High Sierra from OS X Mountain Lion or later on any of the following Mac models. Your Mac also needs at least 2GB of memory and 14.3GB of available storage space.
MacBook introduced in late 2009 or later
MacBook Air introduced in late 2010 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in mid 2010 or later
Mac mini introduced in mid 2010 or later
iMac introduced in late 2009 or later
Mac Pro introduced in mid 2010 or later
To find your Mac model, memory, storage space, and macOS version, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu . If your Mac isn't compatible with macOS High Sierra, the installer will let you know.
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Macos High Sierra Supported Macs
Before installing any upgrade, it’s a good idea to back up your Mac. Time Machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available. Learn how to back up your Mac.
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It takes time to download and install macOS, so make sure that you have a reliable Internet connection. If you're using a Mac notebook computer, plug it into AC power.
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For the strongest security and latest features, find out whether you can upgrade to macOS Catalina, the latest version of the Mac operating system.
If you still need macOS High Sierra, use this App Store link: Get macOS High Sierra.
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After downloading, the installer opens automatically.
Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions. You might find it easiest to begin installation in the evening so that it can complete overnight, if needed.
If the installer asks for permission to install a helper tool, enter the administrator name and password that you use to log in to your Mac, then click Add Helper.
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Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac might restart, show a progress bar, or show a blank screen several times as it installs both macOS and related updates to your Mac firmware.
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Macos Sierra Software Compatibility List 2017
- If you have hardware or software that isn't compatible with High Sierra, you might be able to install an earlier macOS, such as Sierra or El Capitan.
- macOS High Sierra won't install on top of a later version of macOS, but you can erase your disk first or install on another disk.
- You can use macOS Recovery to reinstall macOS.