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If your Mac is running one version behind our recommended version, you will see the following notification once per month. To upgrade, click the "Upgrade" button or through Self Service at your earliest convenience. After pressing the Upgrade button on the notification, Self Service will open to the upgrade screen. Make sure to read the description before proceeding, which will detail any requirements. Click here for more specific information on the upgrade process.
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If your Mac is running a supported version but is eligible to run the currently recommended version, you will see the following notification once per week. To upgrade, click the "Upgrade" button or through Self Service at your earliest convenience.
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If your Mac is running an unsupported version but is eligible to run a supported version, you will see the following notification once per week. To upgrade, click the "Upgrade" button or through Self Service at your earliest convenience.
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