Can't download High Sierra after deleting Hard Drive and no backup

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Can't download High Sierra after deleting Hard Drive and no backup

I deleted all info on my wife's MacBook Air (13", mid 2015) and failed to do any backup of any files. Tried Command R and trying to download High Sierra form internet but keep getting message saying there was a problem and to try again. Tried 5 -6 times and no difference. I also have the same MacBook Air which is working fine. How can I get my wife's working again? Can I connect to my computer to download?

MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on Apr 14, 2022 5:44 PM

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BDAqua

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Apr 15, 2022 10:17 AM in response to CBDancer

Hi there,

A flash drive& this...

How to create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support

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CBDancer Author

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Apr 19, 2022 12:39 PM in response to BDAqua

Evidently my MacBook doesn't have the same programs as my wife. I tried doing the procedures that you recommended but it would not. I evidently changed my unit to a MacOS Big Sur awhile back. My wife's unit had High Sierra. Is there anything that I can do to try and recover from the internet or other means? Thank you.

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