My old iMac (2011)
crashed and I have restored all of my important files and a reboot. But I have no OS to open them. I will buy a new iMac soon but is there any way I can download an appropriate OS to keep me going for a few more days ?
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iMac 27″, macOS 10.13
Restart computer and immediately Hold the three key combination Command + Option + r.
This will require a functional Internet Connection and best results is via Ethernet Cable to Router.
The above command will be Internet Recovery Mode and a spinning Globe will be presented.
Depending on the Internet Speed of your connection and the Speed of the Apple Servers - this can take some time before it is fully loaded.
Option will be presented and choose Reinstall macOS.
Follow the prompts
Restart computer and immediately Hold the three key combination Command + Option + r.
This will require a functional Internet Connection and best results is via Ethernet Cable to Router.
The above command will be Internet Recovery Mode and a spinning Globe will be presented.
Depending on the Internet Speed of your connection and the Speed of the Apple Servers - this can take some time before it is fully loaded.
Option will be presented and choose Reinstall macOS.
Follow the prompts
What OS can I install on my old iMac (2011)?
