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Installing MacOS on a used iMac

I bought a used 2011 iMac 21.5", it has no OS and boots into the installer. It will not install Mountain Lion once I input my Apple ID as the computer is associated with the original owners Apple ID. What can I do to get MacOS installed?

Posted on Sep 24, 2021 11:59 AM

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Posted on Sep 24, 2021 12:07 PM

Contact the original owner and have them prepare the Mac properly.


What the previous owner should have done –

What to do before you sell, give away or trade in your Mac - Apple Support:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201065


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