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help with install OS on erased HD

"An error occurred while preparing the installation. Try running this application again"

Tried making a bootable flash drive, then got error that the installation program was corrupt.

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Aug 17, 2020 10:30 AM

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Posted on Aug 17, 2020 10:37 AM

Hi, welcome to the Apple Users Community.


Are you sure your USB drive was formatted correctly?


Try this link for more help

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/if-you-cant-install-macos-on-an-external-disk-mchlp2967/mac


Best of luck

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help with install OS on erased HD

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