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Q: missing disk to reinstall the OS X, what I'm gonna do?,

Im trying to reinstall the OS X, but the disk is missing, what im gonna do?.

MacBook Air, iOS 9.0.2

Posted on Oct 18, 2015 7:15 PM

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Q: missing disk to reinstall the OS X, what I'm gonna do?,

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  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Oct 19, 2015 3:32 AM in response to arimajaja
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    Oct 19, 2015 3:32 AM in response to arimajaja

    Depending on the build model year of the computer, you may be able to get

    a replacement copy of the OS X on DVD (and use an external DVD drive)

    if such an original official media disc is available from Apple. Call Apple at

    their main store number, or at AppleCare/support, and have your computer

    serial number and other identifiers available to provide them as needed.

    Along with a method of payment, such as credit card, etc.

     

    If the computer is newer and shipped with an OS X later than Snow Leopard

    10.6.x its system should be available; after Lion 10.7, it would have been

    possible to have OS X Recovery (in its own partition) installed on the Mac HD.

     

    If no media was ever included, and you have been using a newer OS X than

    originally equipped, you should be able to re-install whatever the latest OS X

    system version from the Mac App Store online.

     

    If there is no OS X recovery (or if the hard drive was replaced and it has nothing

    on it such as a format, or any bootable volumes) you could see if this may help:

     

    OS X: About Recovery Disk Assistant - Apple Support

     

    OS X: About OS X Recovery - Apple Support

     

    This would be a means to attempt to restore this function without erasing any

    existing content on the hard drive; it also would allow you to use tools not

    available if the computer drive had been erased w/o any install DVD media.

     

    However since you did not specify what model year your MacBook/Air is, that

    may not be adequate in and by itself. Seek an Apple Store with genius, and by

    appointment they may be able to help resolve the issue. The online restore

    method includes use of App Store, and any upgrade from original system to

    a level past 10.6.8 requires accessing the App Store. Or another method that

    Apple authorized service provider smay have available in their tech department.

     

    When first viewed a few minutes ago, your post appeared many hours old and

    had no replies. Sometimes this ASC forum area will do that, even when there

    are replies already in place; some are not visible until someone else posts...

    So if your question has been answered or replied to, be that as it may.

     

    Hopefully you are able to contact an authorized Apple service provider, if not

    go online and use one of the methods suggested in Support links above to

    resolve the issue. And it always helps to provide details with your inquiry here.

     

    Good luck & happy computing!

  • by arimajaja,

    arimajaja arimajaja Oct 19, 2015 11:08 AM in response to K Shaffer
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    Oct 19, 2015 11:08 AM in response to K Shaffer

    It's 2011 Macbook Air 13"

  • by arimajaja,

    arimajaja arimajaja Oct 19, 2015 11:27 AM in response to K Shaffer
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    Oct 19, 2015 11:27 AM in response to K Shaffer

    when i open this morning may macbook air and check if I can install os x yosemite, the disk appeared but it says its locked.    Do you know what to do?

  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Oct 21, 2015 12:49 PM in response to arimajaja
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    Oct 21, 2015 12:49 PM in response to arimajaja

    Not exactly certain what 'disk is locked', however if your computer has

    a secure or encrypted hard disk drive or partitions, that may be it...

    If that's the case, it would need the correct password to unlock, first.

     

    And if you aren't using an Admin user account, then any upgrade or

    update would require being logged in as the Admin to proceed.

     

    I've been away from the internet and the like, for a few days, sorry

    that I missed this until just now. An authorized Apple specialist or

    an Apple Store with genius may be able to see the issue if presented

    the computer. That can tell plenty; there may be alternative things to

    try & do, if one has access and can look over the entirety.

     

    Good luck in any event...!