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Mac lets you reinstall the OS from the recovery partition without losing data https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904
by arprocter 6y ago
Mac lets you reinstall the OS from the recovery partition without losing data
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904
If the recovery partition is toast you can do a clean install over wifi - Option-Command-R or Shift-Option-Command-R
(would only work over an open wifi the last time I did it)
- CaliforniaKarl 6y agoIt also works over Ethernet!
- arprocter 6y agoI tried it via an Ethernet to USB adapter and the laptop didn't see the wired connection Maybe a proper rj45 would work
- jeroenhd 6y agoDoes this include programs and settings? Windows lets you reinstall with data as well, but installing every single program and getting it set up all over again takes forever, that's my main problem with the Windows recovery process. The install over the internet is a nice touch, though I don't expect that feature to ever make it into normal computers because it would probably force manufacturers to put a minimal Windows installer in their UEFI.
- arprocter 6y ago>Does this include programs and settings? Yes, I believe so - I'm guessing this is due to things being more siloed I should also mention it won't let you choose an OS version, although it does say the name of the one that will be installed