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I need to revert my mac to an earlier version of the os. While using the command R method, the computer would only install the os I need to replace. I have the disc for the original os but I only see a folder icon with a question mark in it. What now?

Posted on Jan 17, 2022 9:02 AM

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Posted on Jan 17, 2022 9:27 AM

petesmith21 wrote:

I need to revert my mac to an earlier version of the os. While using the command R method, the computer would only install the os I need to replace. I have the disc for the original os but I only see a folder icon with a question mark in it. What now?


See the options listed here:


How to reinstall macOS

Recovery (both M1 and Intel) — https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904


If your Mac starts up to a question mark

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204323



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Jan 17, 2022 9:27 AM in response to petesmith21

petesmith21 wrote:

I need to revert my mac to an earlier version of the os. While using the command R method, the computer would only install the os I need to replace. I have the disc for the original os but I only see a folder icon with a question mark in it. What now?


See the options listed here:


How to reinstall macOS

Recovery (both M1 and Intel) — https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904


If your Mac starts up to a question mark

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204323



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