Reinstall Os X Yosemite

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  • Aug 29, 2014 Other than the thumb drive, all you need is a Yosemite compatible Mac (2007 iMac, 2008/9 MacBook, 2007 MacBook Pro, 2008 MacBook Air, 2009 Mac Mini, or 2008 Mac Pro or later models).
  • Select and make sure it is in Mac OS Extended (Journaled) format. Once you see the volume created. Go back to the macOS utility screen and select install MacOS. Reinstall Mac OX S, when prompt to select disk for installation, there is no disk. Neither Disk Utility showing the drive.

Download disk maker x, this is a prog that takes and osx installer app and makes an installer usb stick with the full os on it. Run diskmaker x and get an 8 gb usb stick and point it to the yosemite installer. Be careful you choose the right disk to erase. Then just boot off the usb stick and it will install from the local installer files.

OS X re-install without loosing any information or apps, Yosemite OS X, mavericks osx.Macbook pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac pro, Macbook retina display, macbook a. Apr 15, 2015 Resetting Mac OS X Yosemite to its original state. When you're ready to take the plunge. Quit out of the Disk Utility app, and this time choose Reinstall OS X and Continue.

  • Reinstalling Yosemite on a computer alreadyrunning it

Upgrading from previous versions to OS X 10.10 (Yosemite)

OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) is no longer available for purchase from theMac App Store. If you have a previous version of the operating system,and your computer meets the system requirementsfor OS X 10.11 (El Capitan), you can upgrade directly to thatversion instead; see ARCHIVED: Install or upgrade OS X 10.11 (El Capitan)

Reinstalling Yosemite on a computer already running it

To reinstall or recover Yosemite, you must have an active Internetconnection. If you are on campus at IU, UITS recommendsthe wired Ethernet network instead of wireless. However, if IUSecure is your only option, see Connect to an IU wireless network in macOS if booted from your Recovery HD

Reinstalling while keeping files, applications, and settings

  1. Restart your computer, and immediately hold down command-r until the gray Apple logo appears.
  2. If prompted, select your main language and then click the arrow.
  3. Click Reinstall OS X, and then Continue. Follow the instructions on the screen, and then choose your hard disk. Click Install, and enter your Apple ID information if prompted.
  4. When the installation is complete, select App Store... from the Apple menu, and install any available updates.

Reinstalling while erasing everything on your computer

  1. Restart your computer, and immediately hold down command-r until the gray Apple logo appears.

  2. If you see a screen asking you to select your main language,choose it, and then click the arrow.
  3. Click Disk Utility, and then Continue.
  4. In Disk Utility:
    1. Click your hard disk in the left column, and thenclick the Erase tab.
    2. Next to 'Format:', make sure Mac OS Extended (Journaled)is selected. In the 'Name:' field, give your disk a name.
    3. If you would like to securely erase your data, click SecurityOptions..., adjust the slider accordingly, and clickOK.
    4. When you're ready, click Erase..., and thenErase again to erase your disk.
    5. Once it's completed, quit Disk Utility.
  5. Click Reinstall OS X, and then Continue:
    1. Follow the instructions on the screen, and then choose your harddisk.
    2. Click Install. If prompted, enter your Apple IDinformation.
    3. Once the installation is complete, you'll beasked to enter basic information, and have the option to transfer datafrom another computer or backup.
  6. From the Apple menu, select App Store, and then installany available updates.

Start up from macOS Recovery

Determine whether you're using a Mac with Apple silicon, then follow the appropriate steps:

Apple silicon

Yosemite

Turn on your Mac and continue to press and hold the power button until you see the startup options window. Click the gear icon labeled Options, then click Continue.

Intel processor

Make sure that your Mac has a connection to the internet. Then turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold Command (⌘)-R until you see an Apple logo or other image.

If you're asked to select a user you know the password for, select the user, click Next, then enter their administrator password.

Reinstall macOS

Select Reinstall macOS from the utilities window in macOS Recovery, then click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions.

Follow these guidelines during installation:

  • If the installer asks to unlock your disk, enter the password you use to log in to your Mac.
  • If the installer doesn't see your disk, or it says that it can't install on your computer or volume, you might need to erase your disk first.
  • If the installer offers you the choice between installing on Macintosh HD or Macintosh HD - Data, choose Macintosh HD.
  • Allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac might restart and show a progress bar several times, and the screen might be empty for minutes at a time.

After installation is complete, your Mac might restart to a setup assistant. If you're selling, trading in, or giving away your Mac, press Command-Q to quit the assistant without completing setup. Then click Shut Down. When the new owner starts up the Mac, they can use their own information to complete setup.

Other macOS installation options

When you install macOS from Recovery, you get the current version of the most recently installed macOS, with some exceptions:

Reinstall Os X Yosemite No Disk

  • On an Intel-based Mac: If you use Shift-Option-Command-R during startup, you're offered the macOS that came with your Mac, or the closest version still available. If you use Option-Command-R during startup, in most cases you're offered the latest macOS that is compatible with your Mac. Otherwise you're offered the macOS that came with your Mac, or the closest version still available.
  • If the Mac logic board was just replaced, you may be offered only the latest macOS that is compatible with your Mac. If you just erased your entire startup disk, you may be offered only the macOS that came with your Mac, or the closest version still available.

Reinstall Os X Yosemite

You can also use these methods to install macOS, if the macOS is compatible with your Mac:

  • Use the App Store to download and install the latest macOS.
  • Use the App Store or a web browser to download and install an earlier macOS.
  • Use a USB flash drive or other secondary volume to create a bootable installer.