Best Version Of Mac Os For Early 2011



  1. I recently came to own an old family computer. 13 in, early 2011, 2.3GHz Intel Core i5, 4GB ram, currently running 10.9.5 Mavericks. I'm trying to optimize it as best I can for reliability and speed without crippling it with an OS it can't handle, and I'm at a total loss for what to do.
  2. Question: Q: How to upgrade my MacBook pro early 2011 to Mountain Lion I recently had to re-install the original OS from the discs that came with my MacBook Pro. This installed Snow Leopard and software updates have taken it to 10.6.8.
  3. I use a MacBook Pro with OSX 10.7.5 for work and relax. I would like to update to an higher version of the OS, because a lot of software and updates require it.
  4. Maximum Apple supported macOS for your 2011 iMac is High Sierra (10.13.6), but minimum OS to upgrade is 10.8. You will need a 2 step process to get to High Sierra. First, upgrade to a macOS later.

Macrumors 6502a. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. You only have a dual core processor in that system, so you might want to think about at least putting in a SSD.

I recently had to re-install the original OS from the discs that came with my MacBook Pro. This installed Snow Leopard and software updates have taken it to 10.6.8


However it refuses to upgrade to Lion, Mountain Lion or Mavericks. (I've tried them all a few times).


Best Version Of Mac Os For Early 2011

I have repaired permissions and checked the HD is OK (which it is).


Each time I try to upgrade it takes me to disk utilities. The only way out is to quit and restart in 10.6.8

Best Version Of Mac Os For Early 2011


Does anyone have a tip on how I can upgrade again? It used to run OS X Sierra quite happily.

MacBook Pro, macOS Sierra (10.12.3)

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Posted on Feb 13, 2018 10:04 AM