swdog

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Mac OS X

Q: Clean install OSX Mavericks to OSX El Capitan?

The heading says it all: How do I do a clean install to replace Mavericks with El Capitan?

iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.1), 21.5", 3.1 GHz i7

Posted on Jul 9, 2016 10:53 AM

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Q: Clean install OSX Mavericks to OSX El Capitan?

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by Niel,

Niel Jul 9, 2016 10:56 AM in response to swdog
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Jul 9, 2016 10:56 AM in response to swdog

You need to either install it onto a blank partition or a second drive, or use a product such as DiskMaker X to create an installation thumbdrive, open the Disk Utility on it, erase the internal drive, and install the OS.

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by kahjot,

kahjot Jul 9, 2016 5:10 PM in response to swdog
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Jul 9, 2016 5:10 PM in response to swdog

If you have a drive or partition available that has no OS installed, you can direct the OS X installer app to install onto that drive or partition. This option is available when you first launch the installer. If you have no bootable backup of your current system, you should get a drive, and clone your existing system onto it as a safety net before proceeding
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by siva4302007,

siva4302007 Jul 9, 2016 5:15 PM in response to swdog
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Jul 9, 2016 5:15 PM in response to swdog

* Just Go and hit update in app store Thats the Easiest way to do it.

* Check This for a clear Idea.
Update the software on your Mac - Apple Support

* When you are updating it will ask you to format hard diskk just do it.

* Once you Format That you are Good to go.

***** Hope it Helps You ******
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by Eric Root,

Eric Root Jul 10, 2016 8:26 AM in response to swdog
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iTunes

Jul 10, 2016 8:26 AM in response to swdog

Bootable USB Flash Drive – Diskmaker X
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