Download macOS previous version

Dear friends, I would like to download a previous version of macOS older than Ventura to run it in Parallels. Unfortunately I can't manage to proceed until the end because "Software Update" does not allow to finalize the download! How can I solve it?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 13.2

Posted on Mar 25, 2023 03:57 AM

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Mar 26, 2023 12:37 PM in response to Rick_2023

Hi Rick_2023,


You started from a great resource: How to download macOS - Apple Support

Be sure to check out the section "If you need help" from the same article, and also found below.


"If you need help


If you're having difficulty getting the links to work, try again using Safari. It's in your Applications folder.


If you need more storage space to download or install, learn how to free up storage space.


If the macOS that you want isn't compatible with your Mac or the currently installed macOS, the installer will let you know, and the App Store might prevent you from downloading it. For example, it might dim the Get button, say that the macOS is not compatible with this device, or say that the requested version of macOS is not available."


Should the issue continue test installing while in safe mode. You can find additional details here: If an error occurred while updating or installing macOS


Cheers.



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