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Can’t install Mac OS Sierra

Tried to update and install Mac OS Sierra and says it can’t. “File system verify or repair failed”

MacBook Pro

Posted on Jan 29, 2019 10:33 AM

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Posted on Jan 29, 2019 11:20 AM

Do a backup, preferable 2 separate ones on 2 drives. Boot to the Recovery Volume (command - R on a restart or hold down the option/alt key during a restart and select Recovery Volume). Run Disk Utility and select First Aid. Then reboot normally and try the installation again.




Reinstall from macOS Recovery




OS X Recovery


Try setting up another admin user account to see if the same problem continues. 






OS X Recovery (2)

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Jan 29, 2019 11:20 AM in response to Andi_pl

Do a backup, preferable 2 separate ones on 2 drives. Boot to the Recovery Volume (command - R on a restart or hold down the option/alt key during a restart and select Recovery Volume). Run Disk Utility and select First Aid. Then reboot normally and try the installation again.




Reinstall from macOS Recovery




OS X Recovery


Try setting up another admin user account to see if the same problem continues. 






OS X Recovery (2)

Can’t install Mac OS Sierra

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