Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

User profile for user: rkoeper
rkoeper Author
User level: Level 1
0 points

OS X Mountain Lion not compatible with Mac Mini 2012?

Hey guys,


I have a brand new Mac Mini 2012 that I upgraded with an SSD in addition to the existing HDD. So I want to reinstall Mountain Lion (already have a license) on the SSD. When I try to download it from the App Store I get the error message "OS X Mountain Lion is not compatible with this computer". When I build a bootable USB stick with an image downloaded with my MacBook, the Mini refuses to boot from the stick.


Any ideas what could be the problem?


Cheers,

Ralf

Mac mini (Late 2012), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Nov 8, 2012 10:35 AM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply
User profile for user: mende1
mende1
User level: Level 10
93,538 points

Posted on Nov 8, 2012 10:38 AM

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities


You have to download Mountain Lion on Internet Recovery because your Late 2012 Mac mini uses a special Mountain Lion build. Press Command and R keys and install OS X Mountain Lion in your SSD disk

View in context
3 replies

OS X Mountain Lion not compatible with Mac Mini 2012?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.
Learn more Sign up