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Does Mac Internet recovery delete data?
No, doing an Internet Recovery will not erase your hard drive (unless you explicitly choose do to that using Disk Utility ). It will only reinstall the OS for you.
Why is my Mac starting in Internet recovery?
This might be due to damage to the drive or a more serious error in your system. If your computer is unable to access normal Recovery Mode, it will automatically begin Internet Recovery. If you have a working recovery partition, you will not be able to access internet Recovery Mode.
What does a recovery disc do?
A system recovery disk is user-created software essentially acting as your Windows backup. A system recovery disk is a great way to backup and restore a PC, because this software can usually run no matter how bad the error. PC users should strongly consider creating a system recovery disk to back up their computers.
How do I reinstall OS X after erasing a disk?
After the drive is erased, close the Disk Utility window. If you’re not connected to the Internet, choose a network from the Wi-Fi menu. Select the option to Reinstall OS X. Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions to reinstall OS X. Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
What do I do if my Disk Drive is erased?
Type a name for your disk, then click Erase. After the drive is erased, close the Disk Utility window. If you’re not connected to the Internet, choose a network from the Wi-Fi menu. Select the option to Reinstall OS X. Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions to reinstall OS X.
Can You reinstall Mac OS with Internet recovery?
Internet Recovery, however, can only reinstall the version of macOS that was originally on your computer when it was new from the box, which likely won’t be the most up-to-date version. This is because Internet Recovery uses code embedded into your Mac that includes an image for the appropriate OS.
What to do when there is no disk on your Mac?
Before you begin, make sure your Mac is connected to the Internet. Restart your Mac. Immediately hold down the Command (⌘) and R keys after you hear the startup sound to start up in OS X Recovery. When the Recovery window appears, select Disk Utility then click Continue.