Mac OS X
Q: Cannot Install OS X Sierra
Hello,
I downloaded the new software - OS X Sierra but I couldn't install it as my Start Up Disk was full. I couldn't exit this so I am stuck - I can't access anything on my MacBook Air. In hindsigh, I wish I hadn't partitioned my Hard Drive now!
Can anyone help please?
many thanks in advance for any help you can offer.
cheers, Nick
MacBook Air, iOS 10.0.1
Posted on Oct 2, 2016 2:54 PM
by Kappy,Apple recommended
Desktops
You really have only one option at this point:
Install Sierra from Scratch
Backup if possible before continuing.
- Restart the computer. Immediately after the chime hold down the Command and R keys until the Apple logo appears. When the Utility Menu appears:
- Select Disk Utility from the Utility Menu and click on Continue button.
- When Disk Utility loads select the volume (indented entry, usually Macintosh HD) from the Device list.
- Click on the Erase icon in Disk Utility's main window. A panel will drop down.
- Set the Format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.)
- Click on the Apply button, then wait for the Done button to activate and click on it.
- Quit Disk Utility and return to the Utility Menu.
- Select Reinstall OS X and click on the Continue button.
Because your disk is full you cannot access it, so you will lose all your files unless you already have a fairly recent backup.
Posted on Oct 10, 2016 4:22 AM