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I also updated his system to the latest Mac OS 10.9 software that he later commented was “nifty”. I also went ahead and fixed up Mrs. Simon’s MacBook Pro, giving it a solid-state drive, Office 2013, and Mac OS 10.9. Her computer was flying after the upgrades and she was very happy.

So, you’ve decided to download an older version of Mac OS X. There are many reasons that could point you to this radical decision. To begin with, some of your apps may not be working properly (or simply crash) on newer operating systems. Also, you may have noticed your Mac’s performance went down right after the last update. Finally, if you want to run a parallel copy of Mac OS X on a virtual machine, you too will need a working installation file of an older Mac OS X. Further down we’ll explain where to get one and what problems you may face down the road.

A list of all Mac OS X versions

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We’ll be repeatedly referring to these Apple OS versions below, so it’s good to know the basic macOS timeline.

STEP 1. Prepare your Mac for installation

Given your Mac isn’t new and is filled with data, you will probably need enough free space on your Mac. This includes not just space for the OS itself but also space for other applications and your user data. One more argument is that the free space on your disk translates into virtual memory so your apps have “fuel” to operate on. The chart below tells you how much free space is needed.

Note, that it is recommended that you install OS on a clean drive. Next, you will need enough disk space available, for example, to create Recovery Partition. Here are some ideas to free up space on your drive:

• Uninstall large unused apps
• Empty Trash Bin and Downloads
• Locate the biggest files on your computer:

Go to Finder > All My Files > Arrange by size
Then you can move your space hoggers onto an external drive or a cloud storage.
If you aren’t comfortable with cleaning the Mac manually, there are some nice automatic “room cleaners”. Our favorite is CleanMyMac as it’s most simple to use of all. It deletes system junk, old broken apps, and the rest of hidden junk on your drive.

Download CleanMyMac for OS 10.4 - 10.8 (free version)

Download CleanMyMac for OS 10.9 (free version)

Download CleanMyMac for OS 10.10 - 10.14 (free version)

STEP 2. Get a copy of Mac OS X download

Normally, it is assumed that updating OS is a one-way road. That’s why going back to a past Apple OS version is problematic. The main challenge is to download the OS installation file itself, because your Mac may already be running a newer version. If you succeed in downloading the OS installation, your next step is to create a bootable USB or DVD and then reinstall the OS on your computer.

How to download older Mac OS X versions via the App Store

If you once had purchased an old version of Mac OS X from the App Store, open it and go to the Purchased tab. There you’ll find all the installers you can download. However, it doesn’t always work that way. The purchased section lists only those operating systems that you had downloaded in the past. But here is the path to check it:

1. Click the App Store icon.
2. Click Purchases in the top menu.
3. Scroll down to find the preferred OS X version.
4. Click Download.

This method allows you to download Mavericks and Yosemite by logging with your Apple ID — only if you previously downloaded them from the Mac App Store.

Without App Store: Download Mac OS version as Apple Developer

If you are signed with an Apple Developer account, you can get access to products that are no longer listed on the App Store. If you desperately need a lower OS X version build, consider creating a new Developer account among other options. The membership cost is $99/year and provides a bunch of perks unavailable to ordinary users.

Nevertheless, keep in mind that if you visit developer.apple.com/downloads, you can only find 10.3-10.6 OS X operating systems there. Newer versions are not available because starting Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.7, the App Store has become the only source of updating Apple OS versions.

Purchase an older version of Mac operating system

You can purchase a boxed or email version of past Mac OS X directly from Apple. Both will cost you around $20. For the reason of being rather antiquated, Snow Leopard and earlier Apple versions can only be installed from DVD.

Buy a boxed edition of Snow Leopard 10.6
Get an email copy of Lion 10.7
Get an email copy of Mountain Lion 10.8

The email edition comes with a special download code you can use for the Mac App Store. Note, that to install the Lion or Mountain Lion, your Mac needs to be running Snow Leopard so you can install the newer OS on top of it.

How to get macOS El Capitan download

If you are wondering if you can run El Capitan on an older Mac, rejoice as it’s possible too. But before your Mac can run El Capitan it has to be updated to OS X 10.6.8. So, here are main steps you should take:

1. Install Snow Leopard from install DVD.
2. Update to 10.6.8 using Software Update.
3. Download El Capitan here.

“I can’t download an old version of Mac OS X”

Inevitable (jon Oldblood) Mac Os X

If you have a newer Mac, there is no physical option to install Mac OS versions older than your current Mac model. For instance, if your MacBook was released in 2014, don’t expect it to run any OS released prior of that time, because older Apple OS versions simply do not include hardware drivers for your Mac.

But as it often happens, workarounds are possible. There is still a chance to download the installation file if you have an access to a Mac (or virtual machine) running that operating system. For example, to get an installer for Lion, you may ask a friend who has Lion-operated Mac or, once again, set up a virtual machine running Lion. Then you will need to prepare an external drive to download the installation file using OS X Utilities.

After you’ve completed the download, the installer should launch automatically, but you can click Cancel and copy the file you need. Below is the detailed instruction how to do it.

STEP 3. Install older OS X onto an external drive

The following method allows you to download Mac OS X Lion, Mountain Lion, and Mavericks.

1. Start your Mac holding down Command + R.
2. Prepare a clean external drive (at least 10 GB of storage).
3. Within OS X Utilities, choose Reinstall OS X.
4. Select external drive as a source.
5. Enter your Apple ID.

Now the OS should start downloading automatically onto the external drive. After the download is complete, your Mac will prompt you to do a restart, but at this point, you should completely shut it down. Now that the installation file is “captured” onto your external drive, you can reinstall the OS, this time running the file on your Mac.

1. Boot your Mac from your standard drive.
2. Connect the external drive.
3. Go to external drive > OS X Install Data.

Locate InstallESD.dmg disk image file — this is the file you need to reinstall Lion OS X. The same steps are valid for Mountain Lion and Mavericks.

How to downgrade a Mac running later macOS versions

If your Mac runs macOS Sierra 10.12 or macOS High Sierra 10.13, it is possible to revert it to the previous system if you are not satisfied with the experience. You can do it either with Time Machine or by creating a bootable USB or external drive.
Instruction to downgrade from macOS Sierra

Instruction to downgrade from macOS High Sierra

Instruction to downgrade from macOS Mojave

Instruction to downgrade from macOS Catalina

Before you do it, the best advice is to back your Mac up so your most important files stay intact. In addition to that, it makes sense to clean up your Mac from old system junk files and application leftovers. The easiest way to do it is to run CleanMyMac X on your machine (download it for free here).

Visit your local Apple Store to download older OS X version

If none of the options to get older OS X worked, pay a visit to nearest local Apple Store. They should have image installations going back to OS Leopard and earlier. You can also ask their assistance to create a bootable USB drive with the installation file. So here you are. We hope this article has helped you to download an old version of Mac OS X. Below are a few more links you may find interesting.

INEVITABLE is a short work of interactive fiction written by Amelia C. Bloom and developed by Jon Oldblood. Based on real-life experiences, this simple, text-based, story explores the highs and lows of traversing a toxic relationship. Those who have dealt with similar experiences may find some elements of the game uncomfortable.

No relationship is perfect. We all go through ups and downs, but toxic relationships can feel overwhelmingly difficult, with the hurt and pain far outweighing the good. If you believe you may be in danger in your own relationship, The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233.

Special thanks to @TinyDuckeii, @ChloraStreaming, and @metagrue for testing the game and providing valuable feedback. The game features music by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Install instructions

Download the Zip file and extract the contents into a new folder.

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hi! i downloaded the mac version of this but when i tried opening the visual novel i got a message saying that the application can't be opened. i'm not quite sure if this is just a personal issue having to do with my computer or something else? this vn looks so good :o(

Hi yvochi! Thanks for the feedback. It's hard to know what could cause that. We've had 100+ Mac downloads and I haven't heard this come up yet. I might suggest deleting the game, downloading a new file and trying to extract it again? It almost sounds like maybe the file was corrupt. Either way, really sorry to hear about the hassle. Hopefully that works for you.

If you go to your system preferences>unlock>security/privacy you should be able to add the application manually

I love the game so much I cried during it. You did a good job!

That was a proper brilliant game, and I love the imagery of how the screen goes from pink to grey and then yellow!!! and then the end?? im- *chefs kiss* and it's open-ended??? *double chefs kiss*

This comment made me smile so much. I'm so glad you appreciated the color transitions! Thank you for playing. I'm happy you enjoyed it.

Love this game, it kinda hit close to home though.
Here's my YT video on the game

Thank you so much for sharing this video. Your comments were both funny and thought-provoking and I'm so glad you've pushed through so much to get where you are.

Thanks, it made me a little sad but thats what i loved about it

Thank you so much for making this video. I thoroughly enjoyed your review. I also loved your message at the end, it was very powerful and it was nice listening to your own personal experience with toxicity. Thank you again!

Thank you for making such an amazing game, if you make anymore games in the future i will make sure to play them

For such a simple layout, i think this was absolutely worth the time! This was awesome :))

Thanks for playing and leaving a comment! We appreciate it.

Sorry to ask this. But is the penguine one for Android? I'm not exactly well off to have an iPhone

Hey, thanks for your interest. Sorry, the downloads are for desktop computers only. No mobile platforms. The game is available on a Windows, Mac, or Linux.

i have lived for a long time in a toxic relationship (i fortunateky got out of it) and i feel like playing this game will help me to understand it better! thank you for making this game

I'm happy that this game is able to help you process your previous toxic relationship. I'm glad you found this game and hope you are doing well. Thank you for playing!

I just made a video about this game and great job on the game I hope you make more games!

Thank you so much for making your video of our game. I really enjoyed watching your reactions and how you felt about Ben. We are wanting to make more games and look forward to more reviews from you.

I came out here to have a good time and I'm honestly feeling so attacked right now?
But seriously, this was spot on. Amazing work.