Q: Reinstalling OSX on Mac Mini late `09
Hi there
My problem is, i`ve got a Mac Mini late `09 (2,53ghy, 4gb ram) and i installed an SSD with OSX Mountain Lion. Since I forgot my credentials i can`t login anymore. I wanted to install or reset the mac to any OSX.
I`ve tried some things but none of it worked for me:
- Mountain Lion isn`t available anymore
- Snow Leopard DVD or install USB isn`t working (prohibited sign appears)
- El Capitan from the app store can`t be used as a startup disk
- Recovery disk assistant from apple works to start the installation of el capitan but saying it takes 105 hours to complete which seems unreal
Does anyone has got an idea what else I could try?
Thanks
Michael
Mac mini, OS X El Capitan (10.11.2)
Posted on May 15, 2016 3:18 AM
I've found a solution:
I used the image of the disk maker and copied it to a separate partition on my internal SSD. After that i could run through the installation.
Thanks for your help.
Michael
Posted on May 16, 2016 10:57 AM