When trying to reinstall Mac OS. Get error a required download is missing.

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When trying to reinstall Mac OS. Get error a required download is missing.

Laptop would not boot anymore try to reinstall it by using the command+r on power up but getting error A required download is missing.

Posted on May 1, 2021 8:35 AM

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6x6

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May 1, 2021 8:46 AM in response to Baihutech

Please see the following article, especially the section "Other macOS installation options" which shows the right key combinations (command+R is not one of them): How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support.

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May 1, 2021 5:06 PM in response to 6x6

I did follow this form earlier and it did not work... When i try over the internet... it keep timing out and i am receiving another error message.

Also it showing over 5000 hours just to complete the install. Any other solution.

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Baihutech Author

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May 1, 2021 5:12 PM in response to Baihutech

The error that is happening right now... cant download the additional components needed to install Mac OS X

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6x6

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May 2, 2021 6:21 AM in response to Baihutech

I found this article that could perhaps help you: https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/601830/re+installing+OSX+problems

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When trying to reinstall Mac OS. Get error a required download is missing.

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