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If I had a working usb lion installer I’d think that I could at least eliminate the possibility of a hardware problem. I know it’s old, but would just like to be sure that there is no hope before telling her that it’s not worth it.
#OSXDAILY.COM HOW TO CLEAN INSTALL OS X EL CAPITAN MAC OS#
I have only kept copies of the last two Mac OS files as my Mac is only a couple of years old but for older ones I can’t seem to find a good copy of lion to install. I don’t know if it’s the file itself but have had no luck.

When the process is completed, quit Terminal.
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OS X Yosemite can upgrade Mavericks, Mountain. OS X El Capitan (10.11) MacRumors attracts a broad audience of both consumers and professionals interested in the latest technologies and products. OS X El Capitan can upgrade Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion, or Snow Leopard. Open that app from your Applications folder to begin installing the operating system. Wait while Terminal erases and copies the files to the USB drive. It installs an app named Install Version Name. Copy and paste the command given below into Terminal.
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I have found various Lion iso on the net, but every time I try to create a a bootable usb it doesn’t work. Download El Capitan from Apple and quit the installer.

I’ve been looking all over for tips but like I said am running out of patience. But when I tried to install it on the MacBook it wasn’t compatible with that MacBook. I then download the oldest OS that I could. I didnt realize that Apple no longer lets you download that OS. So I thought then I could just download it from the App Store and use my app on my Mac to create a bootable usb stick and do it that way. No matter what I try I get the message - Can’t download the additional components needed to install Mac OS X. After that I went to install lion from the internet. I went into recovery mode and was able to erase and reformat the SSD. Next, to the First Aid button at the top, click the Erase button. After a while I decided the best thing was to reinstall the OS As I also had no luck. In the window, at the top of the left bar, select your Mac’s Main Drive. Step 3: Start the Installation of macOS Sierra on the Non-startup drive. Step 2: Download the macOS Sierra Installer from the Mac App Store. I have been working on this for a couple of days and have reached the end of my patience so am hoping that someone can point me in the right direction.Ī friend has a MacBook Air 2011 11 inch and asked if I’d look at it. Step 3: Clean Install macOS Sierra on your startup disk.
