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how do I tell Mac mini to boot from usb- what keys do I hold as it restarts- I have a bootable usb in it


Posted on Dec 14, 2022 3:19 PM

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Posted on Dec 14, 2022 4:47 PM

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

see > Identify your Mac mini model - Apple Support


Try holding the Alt (option) key at startup or restart for Disk Manager.

see > Change your Mac startup disk - Apple Support


Or go to > Apple > System Preferences > Startup Disk > highlight the Bootable USB > click Restart.

Tip: if you do not see the Bootable USB, then if is not bootable by your Mac mini.

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Dec 14, 2022 4:47 PM in response to bych

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

see > Identify your Mac mini model - Apple Support


Try holding the Alt (option) key at startup or restart for Disk Manager.

see > Change your Mac startup disk - Apple Support


Or go to > Apple > System Preferences > Startup Disk > highlight the Bootable USB > click Restart.

Tip: if you do not see the Bootable USB, then if is not bootable by your Mac mini.

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