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Can I un install Ventura? What operating system can I go back to?

Can I un install Ventura? What operating system can I go back to?

Mac mini, macOS 10.13

Posted on Apr 10, 2023 12:59 PM

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Posted on Apr 10, 2023 1:05 PM

Sally1952 wrote:

Can I un install Ventura? What operating system can I go back to?


Resolving issues going forward is always preferred, not backwards.



You are showing 10.13 is that what you want...


You have to erase/reformat/initalize the parent drive as new from Internet Recovery


there are options here—How to reinstall macOS

Recovery (both M1 and Intel) — How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support



You then restore your user form a backup— not with out risk.



You can always make a bootable USB installer—Create a bootable installer for macOS


The older macOS installer backups on this server:

How to download macOS

How to download macOS - Apple Support



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Apr 10, 2023 1:05 PM in response to Sally1952

Sally1952 wrote:

Can I un install Ventura? What operating system can I go back to?


Resolving issues going forward is always preferred, not backwards.



You are showing 10.13 is that what you want...


You have to erase/reformat/initalize the parent drive as new from Internet Recovery


there are options here—How to reinstall macOS

Recovery (both M1 and Intel) — How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support



You then restore your user form a backup— not with out risk.



You can always make a bootable USB installer—Create a bootable installer for macOS


The older macOS installer backups on this server:

How to download macOS

How to download macOS - Apple Support



Can I un install Ventura? What operating system can I go back to?

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