Can I reinstall Mac on a MacBook from an iMac using a cord

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Level 1

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I don't have an os on my MacBook pro & I was going to use my iMac to install it . Is that possible & if so can I get the step by step steps to do it

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jun 2, 2024 5:34 PM

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Answer 1

Level 6

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You could create a bootable key on the iMac to be used to reinstall macOS on the MacBook Pro: Create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support. I'm unsure about a solution using a cable between the 2 Macs.

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Answer 2

Level 10

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Good advice so far, & yes a cable might work, depends which ports these 2 macs have, which exact models are they?

If they have the correct ports then you'd put the MBA in Target Disk Mode...

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Answer 3

Level 9

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Be sure NOT to use a USB flash drive that contains files you need. Part of the article that 6x6 links is:

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