Crashed hard drive.

Need to install a system on a new hard drive on 2012 macbook. I used High Sierra earlier, but can´t find where to download?

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Posted on Nov 6, 2023 03:30 AM

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jeffreythefrog

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Posted on Nov 6, 2023 04:22 AM

you can find the downloads for older macOSes here: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support

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jeffreythefrog

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Nov 6, 2023 04:22 AM in response to JohanStar

you can find the downloads for older macOSes here: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support

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Nov 6, 2023 05:32 AM in response to jeffreythefrog

Thanks, seems to be working.

Nov 6, 2023 05:33 AM in response to JohanStar

you're welcome. :)

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