Hard drive crashed and replaced, how to install macos, I do have have windows computers to be able to download and create install USB.
Mac mini 2018 or later
You need to start in recovery mode, erase and format the drive and then install the OS. You will need to be connected to the Web.
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Follow this process:
https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-install-macos-or-os-x-on-a-new-hard-drive-for-your-mac/
To perform this action will require booting from a Bootable Installer.
The Bootable Installer can Only be performed on an Apple Computer. Regardless of claims by some Third Party Software saying the contrary.
This will have to be performed from a Qualifying Computer to run the version of macOS to be made on the Bootable Installer. Example : Bootable Installer of Big Sur would have to be done on a computer that Qualifies to run Big Sur.
Notation: If the computer being used to perform this action is Too New or Too Old to qualify to run the version of macOS - this computer can not be used.
Alternative is, to gain access to a Qualifying Apple Computer from a family member, friend or associate.
Hard drive crashed and replaced, how to install macos
