Upgrading from OS X El Capitan to Catalina

Are you considering upgrading from OS X El Capitan to macOS Catalina? If so, this guide will walk you through the process step-by-step. Before we begin, note that support has ended for all releases listed below and hence they won't receive any further updates.

To start, you'll need a compatible internet service provider and an Apple ID. Some features may require fees to apply. You'll also need:

* OS X 10.9 or later

* 4GB of memory

* 35.5GB available storage on macOS Sierra or later

If your Mac is running OS X Mavericks 10.9 or later, you can upgrade directly to macOS Big Sur.

Step-by-Step Upgrade Process

1. Open Finder and navigate to the Applications folder.

2. Right-click on Install macOS Catalina.app and select Show Package Contents.

3. Proceed with the installation process by following the prompts on your screen.

Important Notes

* Reformatting the drive will erase all data on the drive, so you should copy any data you want off the drive prior to formatting.

* Some features require a compatible internet service provider, fees may apply.

* If you need to go between macOS and Windows, format your drive ExFAT on macOS.

Formatting Options

* Mac OS Extended (Journaled) does not work natively with Windows. However, it is required when using Time Machine for the operating systems listed earlier.

* Keep in mind that formatting Mac OS Extended (Journaled) may erase all data on the drive, so be sure to back up your files before proceeding.

Compatibility Notes

* The first generation of Intel-based Macs equipped with Core Solo or Core Duo processors is no longer supported. Previous devices are supported by older releases.

* VLC media player requires Mac OS X 10.7.5 or later.

* Some features require an Apple ID, terms apply.

By following these steps and considering the important notes above, you can successfully upgrade from OS X El Capitan to macOS Catalina.

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