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<blockquote data-quote="ferrarr" data-source="post: 1805512" data-attributes="member: 376394"><p>The iMacs from 2011, will run OS versions up to macOS High Sierra (10.13). Depending on what the seller did it should have the most current version of the OS, they had installed on it. That model, will run all versions of Mac OS beginning with Snow Leopard (10.6) - 10.13. With Mac OS Lion, Apple started creating a Recovery partition, <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201314" target="_blank">https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201314</a>, which will allow you to perform maintenance using Disk Utility, or re-install the OS. Again depending on which version is already installed. If the seller followed Apple's procedures, <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201065" target="_blank">https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201065</a>, then you should get the Mac, and it will start up as your brand new Mac, and you can input your information, or you can also use Migration Assistant, <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204087" target="_blank">https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204087</a>, if you so choose. </p><p></p><p>Here are a couple of sites I frequent a lot; </p><p></p><p>EveryMac, <a href="https://everymac.com" target="_blank">https://everymac.com</a>, they have the most comprehensive listing of every Apple/Mac model, with full system specs. </p><p>ifixit.com, <a href="https://www.ifixit.com" target="_blank">https://www.ifixit.com</a>, they have Repair Guides for all current, and a lot of older Apple products. </p><p></p><p>Since you're an IT guy, don't waste resources on virus protection. But Malwarebytes for Mac, <a href="https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/" target="_blank">https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/</a>, is good to have. Also, browser content blockers, since adware and </p><p></p><p>I use Onyx, <a href="https://www.titanium-software.fr/en/index.html" target="_blank">https://www.titanium-software.fr/en/index.html</a>, for maintenance, very occasionally. </p><p>Also, EtreCheck, <a href="https://etrecheck.com" target="_blank">https://etrecheck.com</a>, which will scan your system, and alert you to any hidden issues, as well as make suggestions. </p><p></p><p>Others will be along and share their recommendations as well. </p><p></p><p>Thanks for joining our forums.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ferrarr, post: 1805512, member: 376394"] The iMacs from 2011, will run OS versions up to macOS High Sierra (10.13). Depending on what the seller did it should have the most current version of the OS, they had installed on it. That model, will run all versions of Mac OS beginning with Snow Leopard (10.6) - 10.13. With Mac OS Lion, Apple started creating a Recovery partition, [url]https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201314[/url], which will allow you to perform maintenance using Disk Utility, or re-install the OS. Again depending on which version is already installed. If the seller followed Apple's procedures, [url]https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201065[/url], then you should get the Mac, and it will start up as your brand new Mac, and you can input your information, or you can also use Migration Assistant, [url]https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204087[/url], if you so choose. Here are a couple of sites I frequent a lot; EveryMac, [url]https://everymac.com[/url], they have the most comprehensive listing of every Apple/Mac model, with full system specs. ifixit.com, [url]https://www.ifixit.com[/url], they have Repair Guides for all current, and a lot of older Apple products. Since you're an IT guy, don't waste resources on virus protection. But Malwarebytes for Mac, [url]https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/[/url], is good to have. Also, browser content blockers, since adware and I use Onyx, [url]https://www.titanium-software.fr/en/index.html[/url], for maintenance, very occasionally. Also, EtreCheck, [url]https://etrecheck.com[/url], which will scan your system, and alert you to any hidden issues, as well as make suggestions. Others will be along and share their recommendations as well. Thanks for joining our forums. [/QUOTE]
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