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Removing OS Big Sur 11

When I try to “reinstall Mac OS”, I receive a message that I cannot connect to the internet. Is there a work around? Thanks.

Posted on Aug 24, 2020 12:02 PM

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Posted on Aug 24, 2020 12:09 PM

Howecpa wrote:

When I try to “reinstall Mac OS”, I receive a message that I cannot connect to the internet. Is there a work around? Thanks.


Is there an error message(?) typically Interenet Recovery you need an adequate connection, try an Ethernet cable direct to your router, or move closer to your router or try a faster Network.


Internet Recovery: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904



Revert your Mac to a previous macOS version - Apple Support


How to erase a disk for Mac - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208496

How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904

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Aug 24, 2020 12:09 PM in response to Howecpa

Howecpa wrote:

When I try to “reinstall Mac OS”, I receive a message that I cannot connect to the internet. Is there a work around? Thanks.


Is there an error message(?) typically Interenet Recovery you need an adequate connection, try an Ethernet cable direct to your router, or move closer to your router or try a faster Network.


Internet Recovery: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904



Revert your Mac to a previous macOS version - Apple Support


How to erase a disk for Mac - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208496

How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904

Removing OS Big Sur 11

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