ollama - 💡(How to fix) Fix Can't pull nvfp4 [10 comments, 5 participants]

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Error Message

Error: pull model manifest: 412: this model requires macOS

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What is the issue?

ollama pull qwen3.5:27b-nvfp4 pulling manifest Error: pull model manifest: 412: this model requires macOS

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OS

Windows

GPU

Nvidia

CPU

Intel

Ollama version

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TL;DR

The issue is likely due to the model requiring macOS, but the user is on Windows, so a potential fix is to find a compatible model or use a different environment that supports macOS.

Guidance

  • The error message explicitly states that the model requires macOS, which is not compatible with the user's Windows OS.
  • To verify the compatibility of the model, check the model's documentation or repository for supported operating systems.
  • Consider using a virtual machine or cloud service that supports macOS to run the model, or look for alternative models that are compatible with Windows.
  • If possible, check the Ollama version and documentation to see if there are any known issues or workarounds for this problem.

Notes

The solution may require significant changes to the user's environment or workflow, and may not be feasible for all use cases.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: The user should look for alternative models or environments that are compatible with their Windows OS, as upgrading to macOS may not be a viable option.

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