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What can be done about a message (damaged Core Storage Users) when trying to install Big Sur OS?

What can be done about a message (damaged Core Storage Users) when trying to install Big Sur OS?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Dec 15, 2020 12:21 PM

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Posted on Dec 15, 2020 12:33 PM

I would boot from my USB installer or Recovery and open Disk Utility to make some First Aid checks. If the disk fails these, it may need to be erased and reformatted APFS and for the installation to include transfer of your user data from your Time Machine or other backup

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Dec 15, 2020 12:33 PM in response to RBourland

I would boot from my USB installer or Recovery and open Disk Utility to make some First Aid checks. If the disk fails these, it may need to be erased and reformatted APFS and for the installation to include transfer of your user data from your Time Machine or other backup

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