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Can't reinstall OS for iMac 9,1 (2009)

Bought a new iMac so was cleaning out old iMac 20" to pass on.

Did all the disk utility clean of hard drive & back-up disc, but have now entered the 'El Capitan doom-loop' for installing an operating system.

How can I get an operating system installed so that I can pass the machine to another user?

Once upon a time I had a Snow Leopard set of installation discs, but I can't find these. Apple Store now only offers downloads of Lion.

How can I make this old machine usable again?

Thanks

Posted on Jul 25, 2023 4:37 AM

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Posted on Jul 25, 2023 4:46 AM

This link may provide the need information on getting a full version El Capitan

It will also provide method to create a Bootable Installer

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