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Disk utility and OSX backup

Hi I am running an OSX 10.11 I wanted to erase my drive and reinstall factory settings as I’m trying to set my old MacBook up for my Son.. during COVID -19


when I try to reinstall the OSX it does not exist.?


I have provided screenshots.


please Help me;)



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Posted on Mar 31, 2020 10:49 PM

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Posted on Mar 31, 2020 11:04 PM

Try internet recovery:

during boot press and hold command+option+r and you’ll see a spinning globe. Then connect to your wifi and it’ll download the latest version of OS X or macOS your Mac is compatible with. Then try reinstalling OS X or macOS again.

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Disk utility and OSX backup

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