I am unable to connect to the software of my MacBook model number a 1278. I have another MacBook that has the software, I just need to know how to download the software onto an external hard drive so that I can load it onto my other MacBook… If that’s the correct way to do it. I have attached a photo of the image that is comingI have attached a photo of the image that is coming on my screen when turned on.
Hey there!
This is usually an indication there is something wrong with the filesystem on your MacBook. In some cases it is repairable without any loss of data.
I'd recommend you read the steps over at If your Mac starts up to a question mark – Apple Support. These steps will allow you to reinstall macOS over Wi-Fi assuming your device is able to boot into Recovery Mode.
Those steps would be my first suggestion (try them before going to the effort of putting macOS on an external drive), but you can create a Bootable Installer using your other macOS Device if you would like. Note that this process is much more complex and requires some knowledge of Terminal. If you are interested, you can read about it at How to create a bootable installer for macOS – Apple Support.
Best of luck!
Hey there!
This is usually an indication there is something wrong with the filesystem on your MacBook. In some cases it is repairable without any loss of data.
I'd recommend you read the steps over at If your Mac starts up to a question mark – Apple Support. These steps will allow you to reinstall macOS over Wi-Fi assuming your device is able to boot into Recovery Mode.
Those steps would be my first suggestion (try them before going to the effort of putting macOS on an external drive), but you can create a Bootable Installer using your other macOS Device if you would like. Note that this process is much more complex and requires some knowledge of Terminal. If you are interested, you can read about it at How to create a bootable installer for macOS – Apple Support.
Best of luck!
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Grey folder at startup
