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Q: Problems restoring Yosemite on MBP

Hello,

 

I've got a MBP 9, 2 running Yosemite.   I've used Time Machine a few times for backing up content and would like to do a full restore.  It isn't working though.

 

What I've done....

 

1. Restart computer.  At gray screen hold down CMD + R.  This takes me to an internet connection screen.

2. Restart computer and holding down CMD +R at the same time.  Wait until gray screen comes up and let go of CMD + R.  Takes me to internet stuff again.

3. Restart computer and holding down CMD + R all at the same time until gray screen comes up.  Takes me to internet stuff...again.

4. Restart computer holding down ALT key.  Again, no difference. 

 

What on earth am I doing wrong?  I have an external USB drive hooked up to the MBP that has my Time Machine backup. 

 

Thanks,

K

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.4)

Posted on Aug 12, 2015 11:22 AM

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  • by Nubz N.,

    Nubz N. Nubz N. Aug 14, 2015 10:35 AM in response to Kamaboko
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    Aug 14, 2015 10:35 AM in response to Kamaboko

    Howdy Kamaboko,

     

    It sounds like you are attempting to boot from the OS X Recovery partition to start your OS X recovery as described in this article.

    OS X Yosemite: Recover your entire system

    2.  Choose Apple menu > Restart. After your Mac restarts and you hear the startup chime, hold down the Command (⌘) and R keys.

    When the Apple logo appears, you can release the keys

    If that is not working you may want to try Command-Option-R to start the recovery over the Internet.

    Startup key combinations for Mac - Apple Support

    Command-Option-R    Start up from OS X Recovery over the Internet.

    That sounds like what you may be seeing.

    Your Mac automatically uses this feature when the Recovery System on the startup drive isn't available. For example, if your startup drive encounters an issue, or if your startup drive has been replaced or erased. Internet Recovery lets you start your Mac directly from Apple's servers. Starting up from this system performs a quick test of your memory and hard drive to check for hardware issues.
    Internet Recovery initially asks you to select a Wi-Fi network and enter a network password when needed. Next, Internet Recovery downloads and starts from a Recovery System image. From there, you are offered the same utilities and options as the Recovery System on a startup drive.

    Check it out.