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How to restore macOS after windows setup?

How to restore macOS after windows setup?

MacBook Pro with Retina display, macOS Sierra (10.12.1)

Posted on Mar 29, 2017 2:58 PM

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Posted on Mar 29, 2017 3:17 PM

Start by using Boot Camp Assistant to remove the Windows volume and rejoin the space to the OS X volume.

Install Sierra or El Capitan from Scratch


  1. Restart the computer. Immediately after the chime hold down the CommandandRkeys until the Apple logo appears. When the Utility Menu appears:
  2. Select Disk Utility from the Utility Menu and click on Continue button.
  3. When Disk Utility loads select the volume (indented entry, usually Macintosh HD) from the Device list.
  4. Click on the Erase icon in Disk Utility's main window. A panel will drop down.
  5. Set the Format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.)
  6. Click on the Apply button, then wait for the Done button to activate and click on it.
  7. Quit Disk Utility and return to the Utility Menu.
  8. Select Reinstall OS X and click on the Continue button.


Use BCA to create your desired Windows volume. Reinstall Windows taking care not make the same mistake as before.

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Mar 29, 2017 3:17 PM in response to arms_deir

Start by using Boot Camp Assistant to remove the Windows volume and rejoin the space to the OS X volume.

Install Sierra or El Capitan from Scratch


  1. Restart the computer. Immediately after the chime hold down the CommandandRkeys until the Apple logo appears. When the Utility Menu appears:
  2. Select Disk Utility from the Utility Menu and click on Continue button.
  3. When Disk Utility loads select the volume (indented entry, usually Macintosh HD) from the Device list.
  4. Click on the Erase icon in Disk Utility's main window. A panel will drop down.
  5. Set the Format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.)
  6. Click on the Apply button, then wait for the Done button to activate and click on it.
  7. Quit Disk Utility and return to the Utility Menu.
  8. Select Reinstall OS X and click on the Continue button.


Use BCA to create your desired Windows volume. Reinstall Windows taking care not make the same mistake as before.

How to restore macOS after windows setup?

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