Error screen after formatting my macbook

User uploaded fileI formatted my MacBook Air a few days ago in order to decongest it because it showed I had barely any disk space left despite me removing almost everything from the computer. Before formatting it, I backed the hard drive up to an external drive in Mac OS Extended (as recommended on a post). After formatting the laptop, I was taken to a menu which had options such as Restore from time machine backup or reinstall the OS etc. I chose to reinstall the OS since the reason I formatted the paptop was because of the issue with disk space, and restoring from the backup will essentially just take up all the space again. After about 4 hours of the reinstallation process, the installation stopped and the computer froze. I decided to restart the computer. The computer did not automatically go back to that menu, so I pressed Cmd + R as recommended online. This took me back to the menu and at this point I needed my computer to work so I may do assignments. I chose to restore the backup instead. After an almost complete restoration, I got an error message stating that the restore cannot be completed. Baffled, I restarted the computer. When I restarted it, it said "the computer was restarted due to a problem" or something along those lines. Since then, right after displaying that message it will give me an error message which I have attached though a picture. Immediately after showing that code, the computer restarts and does the same. Over and over again. I am a student and do not have access to funds or an apple store, which is why I decided to format it myself instead of seeking professional help. Please help me understand what is going on and how I may fix it. Thank you.

MacBook Air, OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Feb 6, 2015 7:04 PM

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Feb 7, 2015 12:39 PM in response to Eric Root

Hi Eric,


I'm having the same problems, and I have followed the process step by step. However, whenever I get Mavericks installer up, it starts to download and install the extra components, and after a while, it gives me an error message, saying it is unable to download it. I have an ethernet cable plugged in, so I dont think it is a internet speed problem. Do you have any ideas?

Thanks in advance!

Feb 7, 2015 9:23 AM in response to Daphsaura

Do a backup. Boot to the Recovery Volume (command - R on a restart or hold down the option/alt key during a restart and select Recovery Volume). Run Disk Utility Verify/Repair and Repair Permissions until you get no errors. Reformat the drive using Disk Utility/Erase Mac OS Extended (Journaled), then click the Option button and select GUID. Then re-install the OS.



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When you reboot, use Setup Assistant to restore your data.

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