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macOS High Sierra install USB killed

I try to make bootable USB for my old macbook, but terminal does this:

zsh: killed sudo --volume /Volumes/MyVolume

How can I fix this problem?

The terminal command:

sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ High\ Sierra.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume

My USB is called MyVolume as well.

Posted on Sep 3, 2022 6:39 PM

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BDAqua

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Posted on Sep 3, 2022 7:17 PM

There is no --volume option to sudo.

zsh killed sudo --volume /Volumes/myvolu… - Apple Community

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