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In which mode should you start your Mac to reinstall macOS?
Reinstall macOS
- Install the latest version of macOS compatible with your computer: Press and hold Option-Command-R.
- Reinstall your computer’s original version of macOS (including available updates): Press and hold Shift-Option-Command-R.
How do I restore my Mac 2008 to factory settings?
Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
Where do I install OSX on my MacBook?
Select the MacBook’s hard drive as the destination for the install. Depending on the version of 10.6 it installs, you may have to then boot the mini from the MacBook’s hard drive (still in Target Firewire mode) and run software updates for the MacBook to run properly.
How to reinstall Mac OS from macOS recovery?
Reinstall from macOS Recovery. 1 1. Start up from macOS Recovery. To start up from macOS Recovery, turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold one of the following sets of keys on 2 2. Decide whether to erase (format) your disk. 3 3. Install macOS. See More….
How to install the latest version of macOS?
You can also use these methods to install macOS, if the macOS is compatible with your Mac: 1 Use the App Store to download and install the latest macOS. 2 Use the App Store or a web browser to download and install an earlier macOS. 3 Use a USB flash drive or other secondary volume to create a bootable installer. More
How do you reinstall Mac OS after Information Wipe?
With your information wipe complete, you are now ready to reinstall macOS. If you booted from a functioning recovery partition, click the “Reinstall macOS” button. The installation process will begin. If you booted from an USB disk, click “Continue” to advance to the installer.