many thanks. > On Oct 5, 2024, at 4:09 PM, Jonathan Cohn <jon.c.c...@gmail.com> wrote: > > The sixth link below is what I believe you want. > Jonathan > > > https://support.apple.com/en-us/102662 > > How to download and install macOS > Download and install current or previous versions of the Mac operating system > on compatible Mac computers. > > September 16, 2024 > To maintain your computer's security, stability, and compatibility, Apple > recommends using the latest macOS that is compatible with your Mac. macOS > updates and upgrades also include the latest features and built-in apps such > as Safari. > > Use Software Update > > Software Update is the fastest and easiest way to get macOS updates and > upgrades, and it can use less storage space to download and install them. > > Software Update shows only software that is compatible with your Mac. If > Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, then no new software is > currently available for your Mac model. > > How to update macOS using Software Update > <https://support.apple.com/en-us/108382> > Use macOS Recovery > > If you want to reinstall macOS, or your Mac doesn't start up all the way > <https://support.apple.com/en-us/102675> because it doesn't have a working > operating system, you can use the built-in Recovery system to reinstall macOS. > > How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery > <https://support.apple.com/en-us/102655> > Use the App Store > > To download macOS from the App Store, you must download from a Mac that is > compatible with that macOS. If your Mac isn't compatible, the App Store dims > the Get button, says that the macOS is not compatible with this device, or > says that the requested version of macOS is not available. > > Use these links to find macOS in the App Store. If these links don't work as > expected, try again using Safari, which is in your Applications folder. > > Sequoia 15 > <macappstores://apps.apple.com/app/macos-sequoia/id6596773750?mt=12> > Sonoma 14 <macappstores://apps.apple.com/app/macos-sonoma/id6450717509?mt=12> > Ventura 13 > <macappstores://apps.apple.com/app/macos-ventura/id1638787999?mt=12> > Monterey 12 > <macappstores://apps.apple.com/app/macos-monterey/id1576738294?mt=12> > Big Sur 11 > <macappstores://apps.apple.com/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132?mt=12> > Catalina 10.15 > <macappstores://apps.apple.com/app/macos-catalina/id1466841314?mt=12> > Mojave 10.14 > <macappstores://apps.apple.com/app/macos-mojave/id1398502828?mt=12> > High Sierra 10.13 > <macappstores://apps.apple.com/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?mt=12> > Click the Get button in the App Store to begin downloading. Software Update > might open and ask you to download from there. > > After downloading to your Applications folder, the installer opens > automatically. Follow the onscreen installation instructions. Or quit without > installing to leave the installer in your Applications folder for later use. > > Use a web browser for older versions > > These older macOS versions are available as disk images that you can download > using your web browser. To get the installer from the disk image, you must > use a Mac that is compatible with that macOS. > > Use these links to download a macOS disk image (.dmg) file. If these links > don't work as expected, try again using Safari, which is in your Applications > folder. > > Sierra 10.12 > <http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2019/cert/061-39476-20191023-48f365f4-0015-4c41-9f44-39d3d2aca067/InstallOS.dmg> > El Capitan 10.11 > <http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2019/cert/061-41424-20191024-218af9ec-cf50-4516-9011-228c78eda3d2/InstallMacOSX.dmg> > Yosemite 10.10 > <http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2019/cert/061-41343-20191023-02465f92-3ab5-4c92-bfe2-b725447a070d/InstallMacOSX.dmg> > Mountain Lion 10.8 > <https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2021/macos/031-0627-20210614-90D11F33-1A65-42DD-BBEA-E1D9F43A6B3F/InstallMacOSX.dmg> > Lion 10.7 > <https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2021/macos/041-7683-20210614-E610947E-C7CE-46EB-8860-D26D71F0D3EA/InstallMacOSX.dmg> > Double-click the .dmg file to open it and see the package (.pkg) file within. > > Double-click the .pkg file, then follow the onscreen instructions to install > the macOS installer into your Applications folder. > > Open your Applications folder and double-click the macOS installer, named > Install [Version Name]. Follow the onscreen installation instructions. > > Use a bootable installer > > A bootable installer can be useful if you want to install macOS on multiple > computers without downloading the installer each time, or when you can't > install using macOS Recovery or the other methods. > > To download an installer suitable for creating a bootable installer, use the > App Store or use a web browser to download from a compatible Mac. The Mac > must also be using the latest version of macOS Sierra or later. > > How to create a bootable installer for macOS > <https://support.apple.com/en-us/101578> > If you need help > > If an error occurred while updating or installing macOS > <https://support.apple.com/en-us/102531> > If you need more storage space to download or install > <https://support.apple.com/en-us/102624> > If your Mac doesn't start up all the way > <https://support.apple.com/en-us/102675> > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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