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why do i get a permission denied response when i try to reinstall the os?

why do i get a permission denied response when i try to reinstall the os?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Dec 30, 2020 11:00 AM

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Posted on Dec 30, 2020 12:18 PM

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860

Make sure you know your administrative username and password to run the installer.

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Dec 30, 2020 12:18 PM in response to charles burt

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860

Make sure you know your administrative username and password to run the installer.

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