macOS Monterey & boot disk download to usb drive

Trying to restore a 2015 Macbook Pro. How do you download Monterey to a usb drive from an Imac that already has Monterey? When I search App store it doesn't show up to get. I need the OS and boot disk to restore the Macbook.

Posted on Aug 17, 2023 8:26 AM

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HWTech

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Aug 17, 2023 12:47 PM in response to karaodi

Here is an Apple article with instructions for creating a bootable macOS USB installer:

Create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support

There is a link within that article with instructions & other links to various macOS installers.

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