This will cause macOS Recovery to install the latest stable macOS version that is compatible with the machine. On a Mac with an Intel processing unit, you can press down and hold the Option + Command + R keyboard combination (instead of the Command ⌘ + R combination) as soon as you turn on the computer. ![]() If you want, you can get it to install a different version of the OS by using one of the following options: The default setting of macOS Recovery is that it will install the latest version of the operating system that was previously installed on the computer. Additional options and tips for installing/reinstalling macOS After that, click on the Shut Down button to turn off the Mac. If you have reinstalled the OS because you intend to sell or give away your Mac and want to allow its new owner to set it up themselves, press Command-Q to close the Setup Assistant and leave the setting-up process to the future owner of the computer. Complete the set up according to your personal preferences and you will be good to go. Once the installation of macOS is complete, you will be asked to set up the preferences of the computer. If you are given the choice between installing Macintosh HD or Macintosh HD Data, pick the first option.If the macOS installer cannot find your disks or it tells you that the installation cannot be completed on the specified disk, you may first need to erase that disk and try again.If you are asked to unlock the disk of your Mac, do so by filling in the password that you use to log in to your main Mac account.Until macOS gets reinstalled, do not close, put to sleep, or turn off your MacBook! While macOS is being reinstalled, your Mac may restart several times and the screen may go black and stay that way for several minutes – even if this happens, stay patient and wait for the process to complete. Do not put your Mac to sleep or close its lid while the reinstallation process is underway.Be sure to adhere to the following tips while in the process of reinstalling macOS. ![]()
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