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Unlock the disk that I want to install macOS

I’m trying to reinstall macOS, but when I get to this screen - I get a message that it is locked! Please help

Posted on May 23, 2022 8:10 AM

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Posted on May 23, 2022 8:30 AM

Follow the good advise from previous posting.


From the Link in that posting >>


Follow these guidelines during installation:

  • 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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May 23, 2022 8:30 AM in response to Juju2059

Follow the good advise from previous posting.


From the Link in that posting >>


Follow these guidelines during installation:

  • 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.


Unlock the disk that I want to install macOS

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