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Can i install Big Sur on an additional USB drive?

Hi There Friends, I have attempted to clean my 250 Gig Mac Mini (2018) of all extraneous programs and files (using MacPaw as well as the built-in IOS tool). Can I install Big Sur on USB drive if I were to add a new one. I currently only have the backup disc on USB.


Thanks for any insights.


Paul

Mac mini 2018 or later

Posted on Nov 16, 2020 10:52 AM

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Posted on Nov 16, 2020 11:31 AM

Yes. It is a good idea to have bootable backup(s) and other media anyway.

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Can i install Big Sur on an additional USB drive?

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