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Fail to upgrade to Ventura

Hi,


trying to upgrade from BigSur 11.2 to Ventura on an iMac 2019. It downloads but when I run the install I get ‘Failed to prepare the software update. Please try again’


Any idea how to fix?

iMac

Posted on Feb 5, 2023 3:38 AM

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Posted on Feb 5, 2023 5:01 AM

Q - " trying to upgrade from Big Sur 11.2 "


A - Trying to upGrade with a computer with an out dated version of Big Sur is not suggested


A- The user would be better served by updating Big Sur to the current version 11.7.3.


A - Then and only then attempt the UpGrade to Ventura


Links below


Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support (CA)


About the security content of macOS Big Sur 11.7.3 - Apple Support


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Feb 5, 2023 5:01 AM in response to rune231

Q - " trying to upgrade from Big Sur 11.2 "


A - Trying to upGrade with a computer with an out dated version of Big Sur is not suggested


A- The user would be better served by updating Big Sur to the current version 11.7.3.


A - Then and only then attempt the UpGrade to Ventura


Links below


Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support (CA)


About the security content of macOS Big Sur 11.7.3 - Apple Support


Feb 5, 2023 6:19 AM in response to rune231

The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install. Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.


With the above information in-hand - follow this➡️ How to get old versions of macOS ⬅️ and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install.  For Best results use Safari to commence the download as Others may not work.


Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence.


Make Time Machine Backup  is very useful  Before proceeding

Fail to upgrade to Ventura

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