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How to restore an earlier OS to Mac mini?

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iMac 27″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Aug 18, 2022 9:08 AM

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Posted on Aug 18, 2022 10:33 AM

What year model Mac mini and what macOS is it currently running?

To get this information, go to your menu bar and select Apple > About This Mac


Why do you want to go back to an earlier macOS?

going back requires a good backup, plus a full erase and reinstall


Instead, I first suggest running EtreCheck Pro on your Mac mini.

to get a EtreCheck Pro, go to > https://etrecheck.com


Then post back here with your EtreCheck Pro report, so we can help you sort out any software issues.

following the steps, at > How to use the Add Text Feature When Post… - Apple Community

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Aug 18, 2022 10:33 AM in response to jarrettb40

What year model Mac mini and what macOS is it currently running?

To get this information, go to your menu bar and select Apple > About This Mac


Why do you want to go back to an earlier macOS?

going back requires a good backup, plus a full erase and reinstall


Instead, I first suggest running EtreCheck Pro on your Mac mini.

to get a EtreCheck Pro, go to > https://etrecheck.com


Then post back here with your EtreCheck Pro report, so we can help you sort out any software issues.

following the steps, at > How to use the Add Text Feature When Post… - Apple Community

How to restore an earlier OS to Mac mini?

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