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How to fresh install MACOS? Error...

Hello,

I have a macbook 13 inch from 2009.

The harddrive was damage so i put another hard drive with windows installed and the Macbook turn on perfectly..

Now i want to put a MACOS operating system but i always get this error :

" An error ocorrer during install MAC OS X"..

already put date and time correct...

Because i have another pc with windows i use TransMAC to create a bootable USB.

Already try with EL CAPITAN, Sierra.

I use this toturial:

https://support.apple.com/pt-pt/HT208496


And this:


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


I dont know what to do more...


tanks


Posted on Jun 10, 2020 6:19 AM

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Posted on Jun 14, 2020 6:10 PM

If you have a 2009 computer, then you can only install up to macOS 10.11 El Capitan.

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT206886



Here are instructions for creating a bootable macOS USB installer:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201372

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Jun 10, 2020 6:35 PM in response to Robertgomes

A 2009 laptop can only use up to macOS 10.11 El Capitan.


If you are able to boot the El Capitan USB installer, then make sure to first erase the physical drive as GUID partition and MacOS Extended (Journaled) as mentioned in the articles you linked.


I've seen several recent posts here where people have had issues using a macOS USB installer created by TransMac. Macs are also very picky about the USB drives used for booting so you may want to try using another brand of USB stick. A standard USB hard drive/SSD should work as well.


Also make sure your replacement drive is healthy by using GSmartControl on your Windows system if you have a USB to SATA Adapter, drive dock or enclosure. There is a portable version of GSmartControl so no install is necessary. Post the health report from GSmartContorl for your drive here using the "Additional Text" icon which looks like a piece of paper.


You may need to find another Mac so you can create a bootable macOS 10.11 El Capitan USB installer:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201372


MacOS 10.11 is getting old so it won't be that useful for much longer since you must already use third party browsers because Safari is too outdated for many websites. You may want to consider installing Linux on the laptop. Linux Mint should be easy to install and should just work on this Mac. Kubuntu and Ubuntu Mate are another two options.

How to fresh install MACOS? Error...

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