surely there is a simple answer that I am missing. Has anyone experienced this issue before / have a fix? I believe if I continue selecting 'retry' I can slowly complete the download, however it only ever downloads 40-60mb (of the 6gb) at a time. I even connected directly to the modem via an Ethernet cable and the same error occurred. I checked the Mac settings to ensure there wasn't an issue in the energy savings settings or with the actual connection. Mac OS X 10.6.8 is an update to Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) that was released by Apple on June 23, 2011. For users without broadband access, the upgrade is available at the local Apple store. Follow the simple instructions to complete the upgrade. macOS is the current name of the former OS X, previously known as Mac OS X. macOS El Capitan is the successor to Yosemite with improvements to its functions and graphical performance. The twelfth version of Mac OS X appeared in 2015. (Note that all other internet programs continue to function normally) The Steps for Upgrading to Mac OS X El 10.11 Capitan. 7/10 (298 votes) - Download macOS El Capitan Mac Free. Please check internet connection' there is an option to cancel or retry, when I click retry the download continues, repeating the above process of slowing and eventually failing. The download speed gradually reduces (and estimated time remaining increases) until eventually the download stops with an error with words to the effect 'Downlod Failed. After I click 'Get' El Capitan starts downloading. I am using the link via the Apple support page to open El Capitan in the App Store. I am attempting to update my sisters iMac (27' late 2009 Model) to the new OSX Sierra and I understand I first have to install El Capitan.

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