Unable to Reinstall the OS in iMAC

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Unable to Reinstall the OS in iMAC

I have an old 2012 iMAC. I just wiped the hard drive clean in Command+R ad tried to reinstall the OS,

I got a window to "Install macOS Sierra, click continue," which I did. I then get a drop-down message:

"To download and restore macOS, your computer's eligibility will be

verified with Apple." I click "Continue." The drop-down menu

disappears, and nothing happens; it will not advance to the next step. It is also connected with Wifi Network and I don't have the DVD/CD with the installer.

How can I get it to proceed?

Posted on Jul 8, 2020 12:48 AM

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BDAqua

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Jul 8, 2020 7:49 PM in response to Vignesh4777

Do you have someone nearby & an external drive?

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201372

Then don't use Firefox on these links...

10.11, 10.12, 10.13...

https://itunes.apple.com/app/os-x-el-capitan/id1147835434?ls=1&mt=12

http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2019/cert/061-41424-20191024-218af9ec-cf50-4516-9011-228c78eda3d2/InstallMacOSX.dmg

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-sierra/id1127487414?ls=1&mt=12

https://itunes.apple.com/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?mt=12

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BDAqua

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Aug 3, 2020 7:34 AM in response to Vignesh4777

Great to hear, thanks for the report! "_

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BDAqua

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Jul 8, 2020 12:35 PM in response to Vignesh4777

Hmmm, Do you have a Time Machine backup to Restore to/from?

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/revert-to-a-previous-macos-version-mh15216/mac

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Vignesh4777 Author

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Jul 8, 2020 6:44 PM in response to BDAqua

Thanks for your feedback. I don’t have time machine backup.

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BDAqua

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Jul 8, 2020 6:52 PM in response to Vignesh4777

The only sure cure I've seen for this so far is having someone install OSX to an external drive, or at least the Installer to aFlash Drive.

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Vignesh4777 Author

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Jul 8, 2020 6:57 PM in response to BDAqua

Ok, can you guide me how to do it.

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Vignesh4777 Author

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Jul 8, 2020 8:04 PM in response to BDAqua

Thank you. I will try it out and let you know of any issues.

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BDAqua

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Jul 9, 2020 8:48 AM in response to Vignesh4777

Please do. :)

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BDAqua

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Jul 22, 2020 7:05 AM in response to Vignesh4777

Any luck yet?

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Vignesh4777 Author

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Jul 22, 2020 7:12 AM in response to BDAqua

Sorry, I have not yet tried as some medical issues. Will try next weekend and update you.

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BDAqua

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Jul 22, 2020 2:10 PM in response to Vignesh4777

OK, take care my friend.

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Vignesh4777 Author

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Aug 2, 2020 11:14 PM in response to BDAqua

Thank you. You saved our time. It worked..

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