how do I reinstall Ventura over Sonoma 14.1.1
I installed Sonoma 14.1.1 software upgrade and I don't like it. How can I install the Ventura software?
iMac 21.5″, macOS 14.1
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I installed Sonoma 14.1.1 software upgrade and I don't like it. How can I install the Ventura software?
iMac 21.5″, macOS 14.1
You create a bootable USB installer from Ventura, boot from it, erase the drive, install Ventura, then use Migration assistant to bring back files from a backup made prior to installing Sonoma.
How to download and install macOS - Apple Support
Create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support
Use Disk Utility to erase a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support
Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support
You create a bootable USB installer from Ventura, boot from it, erase the drive, install Ventura, then use Migration assistant to bring back files from a backup made prior to installing Sonoma.
How to download and install macOS - Apple Support
Create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support
Use Disk Utility to erase a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support
Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support
Yes I am having trouble with Safari just not searching. Unable to get in to my YouTube account also for instance when using my bookmarks . ..or a google search. Error 400.
I am able to use all other search engines without a problem.
I hope my keychain still works on those Search Engines . .I haven't tried that yet.
I have read the 4 pages of the forum 'Safari problems since Sonoma upgrade'.
There has only been one response from Apple and that was on the 1st of October.
I too have been an Apple user since the mid 80's when I was a teenager.
Thanks for the post Barney-15E and Zora193
Thank you Barney for this very useful information. You have saved me much frustration!
how do I reinstall Ventura over Sonoma 14.1.1