HT201260: Find the OS X version and build number on your Mac

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doccpu7
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Mac OS X

Q: Where can i get a reinstall disk for a mac? have lynx on it but apple keeps saying file not available to reinstall. Machine is useless with op sys. about to go to linux but it has incompatibility probs and user headaches. dhorner atsi usa. netsi

So frustrating just cant get op sys reinstalled. It keeps saying file not available at this time at apple. so how can i reinstall the op sys?

iMac

Posted on Jul 26, 2016 8:31 PM

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Q: Where can i get a reinstall disk for a mac? have lynx on it but apple keeps saying file not available to reinstall. Machine is use ... more

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Jul 26, 2016 8:41 PM in response to doccpu7
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    Jul 26, 2016 8:41 PM in response to doccpu7

    What model of Mac do you have? To find the model identifier open System Information in the Utilities folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right. Without the proper information we cannot help.