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Installing High Sierra from boot disk and nothing happens

I installed a new hard drive from iFixit and then purchased a High Sierra boot disk from a reputable source online. Everything worked fine until I got to the step in "Install macOS" from the Utilities menu. I arrowed down to the selection and pressed [enter]. Nothing happens.


Ideas? I'd prefer not to start over in the event I make it worse.

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Posted on Aug 19, 2019 2:47 PM

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Posted on Aug 20, 2019 8:36 AM

If you have access to another Mac, sign into the App Store using your Apple ID, and then follow Eau Rouge's download links/instructions. If necessary, go back to the Apple Store with a USB drive to obtain a copy of High Sierra.

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Aug 20, 2019 7:36 AM in response to Lexiepex

I am working with a 2011 MacPro. I think the OS I was using at the time I replaced the hard drive was also High Sierra. The Genius Bar told me a needed a new hard drive and referred me to iFIXit.com to buy a new one. Installation was easy but it appears I should have gone to a different source for my installer. Looks like I could have gone to Apple instead.

Installing High Sierra from boot disk and nothing happens

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