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re-initialize an iMac 27 late 2015

I would like to format the hd restarting from time machine

iMac 27″, macOS 12.7

Posted on Apr 23, 2024 12:39 AM

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Apr 23, 2024 2:26 AM in response to piemmero

You can start your Mac in Recovery mode, reinstall macOS and use your latest Time Machine backup to restore.

Have a look at this article:

How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support

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