If you have an older Mac computer and need to upgrade from one of the older operating systems to El Capitan, or you’re trying to reload a computer with an older operating system, you may find it challenging to find and download the El Capitan operating system. This is because Apple has now hidden it in the App Store. But don’t worry, it’s still possible to do so.
First, you need to open up Safari and enter this URL: http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206886. This will lead you to a page describing how to upgrade to OS X El Capitan. Check the compatibility first to ensure that your computer can run El Capitan. If your computer is older than these specifications, it will not run the operating system, and you’ll need to look for an earlier one like Yosemite.
Make sure that you backup your computer—Time Machine first—before you do any upgrade. This is because if anything goes wrong during the upgrade, nobody can get your data back if it’s been messed up. It is critical to go out and buy a USB hard drive and make a backup.
Now it’s time to get the software. Here, they try to advertise and push you into getting Catalina, but you can ignore that because you need El Capitan. Click this link, and as soon as you do, it will automatically open up the App Store and point you directly to the hidden page where El Capitan is sitting. Click “Download” to get the software. Depending on your internet connection, it may take a little while to download.
Please note that if you’re running a newer operating system, you may get a message saying the software cannot be downloaded because the operating system on this Mac is too new. If this happens, you will need to find a computer with an older operating system to download the software.
In conclusion, it is still possible to purchase and download El Capitan for your older Mac computer. Hopefully, this guide has helped you, and if it has, please share it with your friends who might need a hand finding Mac OS 10 El Capitan.