Installing a Mac OS

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Installing a Mac OS

How can I get an OS system for my MacBook Air that I accidentally wiped completely?

MacBook Air

Posted on Sep 20, 2021 5:18 AM

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Niel

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Sep 20, 2021 6:45 AM in response to HeatherMack67

Restart with the Command and R keys held down and install it from there. If your computer's model or firmware is too old to use that option, connect its original thumbdrive or insert a Mac OS X install DVD.

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Answer 2

Sep 22, 2021 12:53 PM in response to Niel

Hi! Sorry to be a pain! I’ve done as you’ve said. I now have a screen that says

macOS High Sierra

To set up the installation of macOS High Sierra click Continue.

Ive done this but I have a window saying “The recovery server could not be contacted” I’ve connected my MacBook to my wifi and have full signal.

What can I do now?

Thanks

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Sep 20, 2021 7:55 AM in response to Niel

I have nothing to install it from though. It’s a MacBook Air with no disc drive either.

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Niel

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Sep 21, 2021 6:27 AM in response to HeatherMack67

This installs it from Apple's servers.

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Sep 21, 2021 9:25 AM in response to Niel

Ok thank you! I’ll try it.

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