Looking for update advice

[maleibow]

Hello everyone!

It's been awhile since I've jumped into Hackintosh land. I built an amazing machine 5 years ago (running 10.9.5) for sound work on ProTools, but now I'm running into all sorts of application compatibility issues and it looks like I need to update. I really don't know where to start. I read that I can use a combo update to make the jump to El Capitan, and I have the 10.11.4 updater, but I'm hesitant.

Any advice on where to look or where to get started with research would be GREATLY greatly appreciated.

Thank you!!

 

[Jamesbond007]

Hello everyone!

It's been awhile since I've jumped into Hackintosh land. I built an amazing machine 5 years ago (running 10.9.5) for sound work on ProTools, but now I'm running into all sorts of application compatibility issues and it looks like I need to update. I really don't know where to start. I read that I can use a combo update to make the jump to El Capitan, and I have the 10.11.4 updater, but I'm hesitant.

Any advice on where to look or where to get started with research would be GREATLY greatly appreciated.

Thank you!!

What is the graphics card you are using in your machine? A GTX 950? If so it is not supported in MacOS Mojave and Catalina due to lack of Nvidia drivers.

If you want to run a newer version of MacOS, e.g. El Capitan / Sierra / High Sierra, then you will need to download the MacOS installer from Apple and make a bootable USB installer for use on your machine.

Do you want to upgrade to El Capitan or another version say Sierra or High Sierra?

For El Capitan 10.11.6 the installer is available from :

How to download and install macOS - Apple Support

Download and install current or previous versions of the Mac operating system on compatible Mac computers.

support.apple.com

Scroll down to 4 and you will see the download link. Download it and double click to run it. It should generate the El Capitan installer in your Applications folder after completion.

I would also recommend you use a second disk to install a newer MacOS and disconnect the Mavericks disk and keep your Mavericks installation intact before starting installation. That way if the installer fails for some reason you can still revert back to your Mavericks installation.

 

[squirrelzone]

Friendly advice, since you’re updating from an OS that supports 32 bit apps... Double check that your mission-critical tools and drivers work with the version you’re updating to.