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after erasing HD, os will not install

I'm trading in my iMac and after erasing the HD, it's not allowing a new OS install.

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Feb 12, 2022 12:07 PM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2022 2:17 AM

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac


Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac


How to reinstall macOS This will require an Internet Connect and preferred via Ethernet Cable to Router

  • If the installer asks to unlock your disk, enter the password you use to log in to your Mac.
  • If the installer doesn't see your disk, or it says that it can't install on your computer or volume, you might need to erase your disk first.
  • If the installer offers you the choice between installing on Macintosh HD or Macintosh HD - Data, choose Macintosh HD.



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Feb 13, 2022 2:17 AM in response to dmyslin

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac


Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac


How to reinstall macOS This will require an Internet Connect and preferred via Ethernet Cable to Router

  • If the installer asks to unlock your disk, enter the password you use to log in to your Mac.
  • If the installer doesn't see your disk, or it says that it can't install on your computer or volume, you might need to erase your disk first.
  • If the installer offers you the choice between installing on Macintosh HD or Macintosh HD - Data, choose Macintosh HD.



after erasing HD, os will not install

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