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  • Multiple arcade machine emulator.

    • October 28, 2020
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  • The Winstep Nexus Dock is a free professional dock for Windows.

    • October 28, 2020
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    • Windows
  • Highly experimental software to emulate Wii U applications on PC.

    • October 26, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Apple II emulator for Windows.

    • October 26, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • YUMI lets you create a Multiboot USB Flash Drive containing multiple OS, antivirus utilities, disc cloning, diagnostic tools, and more.

    • October 25, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Classic style Start Menu for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10. Reborn of Classic Shell.

    • October 24, 2020
    • Freeware
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  • VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware. Targeted at server, desktop and embedded use, it is now the only professional-quality virtualization solution that is also Open Source Software.

    • October 20, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows/macOS/Linux
  • The media creation tool can be used to upgrade your current PC to Windows 10 or to create a USB or DVD and install Windows 10 on a different PC.

    • October 20, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Tails is a live operating system, that you can start on almost any computer from a DVD, USB stick, or SD card. It aims at preserving your privacy and anonymity on any computer.

    • October 20, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • macOS Catalina gives you more of everything you love about Mac. Experience music, TV, and podcasts in three all-new Mac apps.

    • October 20, 2020
    • Freeware
    • macOS
  • Don't Sleep is a small portable program to prevent system shutdown, Standby, Hibernate, Turn Off and Restart.

    • October 19, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Universal USB Installer aka UUI is a Live Linux USB Creator that allows you to choose from a selection of Linux Distributions to put on your USB Flash Drive. The Universal USB Installer is easy to use.

    • October 14, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • One of the best tools to create bootable USB drives, the easy way. Works for Windows, Linux, DOS, UEFI and ARM.

    • October 14, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • BlueStacks App Player is one of the best tool for running your favorite mobile apps/games for free in full screen in your browser using a PC or Mac.

    • October 13, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows/macOS
  • Stella is a multi-platform Atari 2600 VCS emulator released under the GNU General Public License (GPL).

    • October 7, 2020
    • Donationware
    • Windows
  • O&O ShutUp10 means you have full control over which comfort functions under Windows 10 you wish to use, and you decide when the passing on of your data goes too far.

    • October 7, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Create multiple virtual machines on any Intel-based Mac.

    • October 6, 2020
    • Free to Try
    • macOS
  • DriverStore Explorer [RAPR] makes it easier to deal with Windows driver store. Supported operations include enumeration, adding a driver package (stage), adding & installing, deletion and force deletion from the driver store.

    • October 5, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • This new tool allows an easy and comfortable way to download genuine Windows 7, 8.1 and 10, as well as Office 2007, 2010 and 2011 disk images (ISO) directly from Microsoft's servers.

    • October 4, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Save and restore the positions of icons. DesktopOK also offers as a small but effective solution for user that have to change the screen resolution often.

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    • October 3, 2020
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  • Run virtual machines created by VMware Workstation, GSX Server or ESX Server.

    • September 15, 2020
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  • Start Menu 8 is specially designed for Windows 8. It offers a perfect solution for users who work with Windows Start Menu all the time and are not accustomed to the new Metro start screen in Windows 8.

    • September 14, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • More powerful and customizable version of Windows Run.

    • September 7, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware, targeted at server, desktop and embedded use.

    • September 4, 2020
    • Freeware
    • macOS
  • MSMG ToolKit creates a slimmed down, or bloat free Windows by customizing, adding or removing features and components as well as enabling or disabling features to Microsoft Windows 7, 8 and 10.

    • August 31, 2020
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    • Windows
  • StartIsBack returns to Windows a real fully featured start menu and start button, behaving exactly like the ones in Windows 7.

    • August 30, 2020
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  • This is Windows 95, running in an Electron app. Yes, it's the full thing.

    • August 25, 2020
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  • This is Mac OS 8, running in an Electron app pretending to be a 1991 Macintosh Quadra.

    • August 18, 2020
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  • WinToUSB is a free software that allows you to install Windows/WinPE on a USB hard or flash drive and run Windows/WinPE from that drive.

    • August 11, 2020
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  • Replaces your static desktop picture with beautiful maps of the world with correct sun and moon illumination.

    • August 10, 2020
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    • macOS
  • Fast, free and incredibly easy to use, the Ubuntu operating system powers millions of desktop PCs, laptops and servers around the world.

    • August 4, 2020
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    • Linux
  • SystemRescueCd is a Linux system rescue disk available as a bootable CD-ROM or USB stick for administrating or repairing your system and data after a crash.

    • August 4, 2020
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    • Windows
  • Arch Linux is an independently developed, i686/x86-64 general purpose GNU/Linux distribution versatile enough to suit any role.

    • July 24, 2020
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  • Kali Linux is an advanced penetration testing Linux distribution used for penetration testing, ethical hacking and network security assessments. Official images hosted by us for faster downloads.

    • July 24, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • The purpose of Linux Mint is to produce a modern, elegant and comfortable operating system which is both powerful and easy to use.

    • July 24, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Download the latest version of the Linux operating system.

    • July 24, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Linux
  • Cygwin is a large collection of GNU and Open Source tools which provide functionality similar to a Linux distribution on Windows. A DLL (cygwin1.dll) which provides substantial POSIX API functionality.

    • July 13, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Start Menu X is a replacement of the system menu for professionals. Compatible with Windows 8.1. Power users know how inconvenient and time-consuming it is to launch programs from the system menu.

    • July 12, 2020
    • Demo
    • Windows
  • Privacy made ​​easy.

    • June 23, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • AquaSnap is a free software that greatly enhances the way you can arrange windows on your Desktop.

    • June 19, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • UNetbootin Universal Netboot Installer - allows you to create bootable Live USB drives for Ubuntu, Fedora, and other Linux distributions without burning a CD.

    • June 11, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows/macOS/Linux
  • Be more productive with the best tabbed window manager for Windows.

    • June 2, 2020
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    • Windows
  • The Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic Tool provides detailed information about the Microsoft Genuine Advantage components and settings currently on your system.

    • May 27, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Apple constantly improve the security of macOS operating system. Keep your version up to date and sleep at ease.

    • May 27, 2020
    • Upgrade/Patch
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  • Win Toolkit is a lightweight and easy to use application that was created in order to help you customize your Windows installation.

    • May 26, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • ProcessKO is a small useful tool (Multilingual) designed to quickly kill any running or hanging process / program.

    • May 22, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • The Kali Linux NetHunter project is the first Open Source Android penetration testing platform for Nexus devices, created as a joint effort between the Kali community member 'BinkyBear' and Offensive Security.

    • April 28, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Android
  • This is a project to port Android open source project to the x86 platform, formerly known as 'patch hosting for android x86 support'.

    • April 28, 2020
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    • Windows
  • Free software that allows you to easily install and use numerous games and software designed to work on Microsoft Windows.

    • April 6, 2020
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  • Run Windows-based Programs on a Mac.

    • April 6, 2020
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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

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

Cheetah 10.0Puma 10.1Jaguar 10.2
Panther 10.3Tiger 10.4Leopard 10.5
Snow Leopard 10.6Lion 10.7Mountain Lion 10.8
Mavericks 10.9Yosemite 10.10El Capitan 10.11
Sierra 10.12High Sierra 10.13Mojave 10.14
Catalina 10.15

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.

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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:

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

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  • Linux, FreeBSD, and More. RELATED: What Is a Linux Distro, and How Are They Different from One.
  • May 28, 2018.

Aug 18, 2020. Jul 24, 2015. Oct 23, 2013.

  • Communications
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Filter by subcategory:

  • Multiple arcade machine emulator.

    • October 28, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • The Winstep Nexus Dock is a free professional dock for Windows.

    • October 28, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Highly experimental software to emulate Wii U applications on PC.

    • October 26, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Apple II emulator for Windows.

    • October 26, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • YUMI lets you create a Multiboot USB Flash Drive containing multiple OS, antivirus utilities, disc cloning, diagnostic tools, and more.

    • October 25, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Classic style Start Menu for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10. Reborn of Classic Shell.

    • October 24, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware. Targeted at server, desktop and embedded use, it is now the only professional-quality virtualization solution that is also Open Source Software.

    • October 20, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows/macOS/Linux
  • The media creation tool can be used to upgrade your current PC to Windows 10 or to create a USB or DVD and install Windows 10 on a different PC.

    • October 20, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Tails is a live operating system, that you can start on almost any computer from a DVD, USB stick, or SD card. It aims at preserving your privacy and anonymity on any computer.

    • October 20, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • macOS Catalina gives you more of everything you love about Mac. Experience music, TV, and podcasts in three all-new Mac apps.

    • October 20, 2020
    • Freeware
    • macOS
  • Don't Sleep is a small portable program to prevent system shutdown, Standby, Hibernate, Turn Off and Restart.

    • October 19, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Universal USB Installer aka UUI is a Live Linux USB Creator that allows you to choose from a selection of Linux Distributions to put on your USB Flash Drive. The Universal USB Installer is easy to use.

    • October 14, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • One of the best tools to create bootable USB drives, the easy way. Works for Windows, Linux, DOS, UEFI and ARM.

    • October 14, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • BlueStacks App Player is one of the best tool for running your favorite mobile apps/games for free in full screen in your browser using a PC or Mac.

    • October 13, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows/macOS
  • Stella is a multi-platform Atari 2600 VCS emulator released under the GNU General Public License (GPL).

    • October 7, 2020
    • Donationware
    • Windows
  • O&O ShutUp10 means you have full control over which comfort functions under Windows 10 you wish to use, and you decide when the passing on of your data goes too far.

    • October 7, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Create multiple virtual machines on any Intel-based Mac.

    • October 6, 2020
    • Free to Try
    • macOS
  • DriverStore Explorer [RAPR] makes it easier to deal with Windows driver store. Supported operations include enumeration, adding a driver package (stage), adding & installing, deletion and force deletion from the driver store.

    • October 5, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • This new tool allows an easy and comfortable way to download genuine Windows 7, 8.1 and 10, as well as Office 2007, 2010 and 2011 disk images (ISO) directly from Microsoft's servers.

    • October 4, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Save and restore the positions of icons. DesktopOK also offers as a small but effective solution for user that have to change the screen resolution often.

    Top PC Games And PC Apps Free Download For PC Windows.All Free PC Apps and PC Games are downloadable for Windows 7,Windows 8,Windows 10 and Windows xp.Download and play these top free PC Games,Laptop Games,Desktop Games and Windows Games.Our games or apps are licensed Full Version for PC.FreePCAPP.com is one of the best places on the Web to play new PC/Laptop games or apps. Free Apps For PC Windows 7,8,10,Xp Free Download. All Free PC Apps and PC Games are downloadable for Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and Windows xp.Pcappswindows.com is one of the best places on the Web to play new PC,Laptop games or apps for free in 2019!Download free apps online.Apps for PC are free and safe download.Download the latest version apps apk games for PC.Download APK/APPS. SAVE $5.99 PDF Editor Office All In One: View Word (DOC), Excel(XLS),Slide(PPT) Edit,Read,Annotate, Merge, Signature,Write Text on Pdf. Download Windows apps for your Windows tablet or computer. Browse thousands of free and paid apps by category, read user reviews, and compare ratings. Free Apk or Apps Download For PC Windows 7,8,10,Xp. Downloadpcapk.com is one of the best places on the Web to play new PC games or apps apk for free in 2020! Download free apps apk online.Apps for PC are free and safe download.Download the latest version apps apk games for PC and Laptop. Pc all app download.

    • October 3, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Run virtual machines created by VMware Workstation, GSX Server or ESX Server.

    • September 15, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows/Linux
  • Start Menu 8 is specially designed for Windows 8. It offers a perfect solution for users who work with Windows Start Menu all the time and are not accustomed to the new Metro start screen in Windows 8.

    • September 14, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • More powerful and customizable version of Windows Run.

    • September 7, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware, targeted at server, desktop and embedded use.

    • September 4, 2020
    • Freeware
    • macOS
  • MSMG ToolKit creates a slimmed down, or bloat free Windows by customizing, adding or removing features and components as well as enabling or disabling features to Microsoft Windows 7, 8 and 10.

    • August 31, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • StartIsBack returns to Windows a real fully featured start menu and start button, behaving exactly like the ones in Windows 7.

    • August 30, 2020
    • Free to Try
    • Windows
  • This is Windows 95, running in an Electron app. Yes, it's the full thing.

    • August 25, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • This is Mac OS 8, running in an Electron app pretending to be a 1991 Macintosh Quadra.

    • August 18, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows/macOS/Linux
  • WinToUSB is a free software that allows you to install Windows/WinPE on a USB hard or flash drive and run Windows/WinPE from that drive.

    • August 11, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Replaces your static desktop picture with beautiful maps of the world with correct sun and moon illumination.

    • August 10, 2020
    • Free to Try
    • macOS
  • Fast, free and incredibly easy to use, the Ubuntu operating system powers millions of desktop PCs, laptops and servers around the world.

    • August 4, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Linux
  • SystemRescueCd is a Linux system rescue disk available as a bootable CD-ROM or USB stick for administrating or repairing your system and data after a crash.

    • August 4, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Arch Linux is an independently developed, i686/x86-64 general purpose GNU/Linux distribution versatile enough to suit any role.

    • July 24, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Kali Linux is an advanced penetration testing Linux distribution used for penetration testing, ethical hacking and network security assessments. Official images hosted by us for faster downloads.

    • July 24, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • The purpose of Linux Mint is to produce a modern, elegant and comfortable operating system which is both powerful and easy to use.

    • July 24, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Download the latest version of the Linux operating system.

    • July 24, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Linux
  • Cygwin is a large collection of GNU and Open Source tools which provide functionality similar to a Linux distribution on Windows. A DLL (cygwin1.dll) which provides substantial POSIX API functionality.

    • July 13, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Start Menu X is a replacement of the system menu for professionals. Compatible with Windows 8.1. Power users know how inconvenient and time-consuming it is to launch programs from the system menu.

    • July 12, 2020
    • Demo
    • Windows
  • Privacy made ​​easy.

    • June 23, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • AquaSnap is a free software that greatly enhances the way you can arrange windows on your Desktop.

    • June 19, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • UNetbootin Universal Netboot Installer - allows you to create bootable Live USB drives for Ubuntu, Fedora, and other Linux distributions without burning a CD.

    • June 11, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows/macOS/Linux
  • Be more productive with the best tabbed window manager for Windows.

    • June 2, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • The Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic Tool provides detailed information about the Microsoft Genuine Advantage components and settings currently on your system.

    • May 27, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Apple constantly improve the security of macOS operating system. Keep your version up to date and sleep at ease.

    • May 27, 2020
    • Upgrade/Patch
    • macOS
  • Win Toolkit is a lightweight and easy to use application that was created in order to help you customize your Windows installation.

    • May 26, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • ProcessKO is a small useful tool (Multilingual) designed to quickly kill any running or hanging process / program.

    • May 22, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • The Kali Linux NetHunter project is the first Open Source Android penetration testing platform for Nexus devices, created as a joint effort between the Kali community member 'BinkyBear' and Offensive Security.

    • April 28, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Android
  • This is a project to port Android open source project to the x86 platform, formerly known as 'patch hosting for android x86 support'.

    • April 28, 2020
    • Freeware
    • Windows
  • Free software that allows you to easily install and use numerous games and software designed to work on Microsoft Windows.

    • April 6, 2020
    • Freeware
    • macOS
  • Run Windows-based Programs on a Mac.

    • April 6, 2020
    • Freeware
    • macOS

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

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

Cheetah 10.0Puma 10.1Jaguar 10.2
Panther 10.3Tiger 10.4Leopard 10.5
Snow Leopard 10.6Lion 10.7Mountain Lion 10.8
Mavericks 10.9Yosemite 10.10El Capitan 10.11
Sierra 10.12High Sierra 10.13Mojave 10.14
Catalina 10.15

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:

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  • 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

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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.

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'I can't download an old version of 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.

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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.

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