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Sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Monterey.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia -volume /Volumes/ MyVolume If it has a different name, replace MyVolume in these commands with the name of your volume. These assume that the installer is in your Applications folder, and MyVolume is the name of the USB flash drive or other volume you're using.

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Download using Safari, and open the disk image on a Mac that is compatible with OS X El Capitan.The installer for OS X El Capitan downloads to your Downloads folder as a disk image named InstallMacOSX.dmg. Enterprise administrators: Download from Apple, not a locally hosted software-update server.Download on a Mac that is using macOS Sierra 10.12.5 or later, or OS X El Capitan 10.11.6.Download on a Mac that is compatible with that version of macOS.If the installer opens after downloading, quit it without continuing installation.
#Download mac os x mavericks usb install#
Hopefully you can guide me to restoring my Imac to use.The installer for macOS Monterey, macOS Big Sur, macOS Catalina, macOS Mojave, or macOS High Sierra downloads to your Applications folder as an app named Install macOS. My Home computer when turned on now show's a folder with a question (?) mark flashing. I have tried to a number of times but it wont work I have also reinstalled Mavericks on the USB just to see if I did something wrong but nothing works. Retuning home I followed the process opened the disk utility and erased the Macintosh HD- then shut down the computer inserted the USB with Maverick on it - pressed down the options button and Os X utilities box opened up the Mavericks usb appeared but with "Reinstall OSX Mavericks" icon I chose the USB with Maveicks but can get no further. Thirdly I downloaded DiskMaker to create a bootable USB and followed the process to create a bootable disk I then ejected the USB stick with Mavericks on it.Ĥ. Secondly I placed a 8GB USB stick in the Imac opened disk utility and erased and then formatted the usb. I have a new Imac 2013 running the Mountain Lion OS but with very poor Broadband and decided to use a Imac in work to download Mavericks from the App store, the Imac I used has OS 10.6 running and did'nt want to install Mavericks just in case I messed up the files on the machine.įirstly I downloaded Mavericks to the Applications folder it downloaded in about 8 mins.

I write concerning the Maverick clean install, I attempted to install Maverick but had a number of issues arise and maybe you could set me in the right direction. You'll be presented with a list of bootable drives. You may now restart your Mac and hold down the Option key after hearing the boot sound. You will be asked to enter your Administrative account password.Īfter about 15 minutes the creation of your USB Install Key for OS X Mavericks will be complete. Sudo '/Applications/Install OS X Mavericks.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia' -volume '/Volumes/Mavericks' -applicationpath '/Applications/Install OS X Mavericks.app' -nointeraction Additionally, make sure you do not have any other volumes named 'Mavericks' except for the one we just created in Step Five.Įxecute the following command in the Terminal window to create your OS X Mavericks Install key. Make sure your empty USB key is still inserted. Launch Terminal from the Applications:Utilities folder. When asked to confirm click the Partition button. Next click the Apply button to save your changes. Set the Partition Layout to 1 Partition, set the Name to 'Mavericks', and set the Format to Mac OS Extended (Journaled).Ĭlick the Options button then choose GUID Partition Table from the popup window then click the OK button. Select your USB thumb drive from the list on the left and click the Partition tab. Launch Disk Utility from the Applications:Utilities folder. If you are already on, or have already downloaded Mavericks, you may need to click the Download button.

Navigate to the OS X Mavericks application page and click the Install button.
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These are instructions on how to create a bootable OS X Mavericks USB key.Ĭonnect a 8GB or larger USB key to your computer then launch the Mac App Store from your dock.
