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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

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