2017 MacBook Pro stuck on prohibited symbol, can’t reinstall High Sierra

I was going to sell my 2017 MacBook Pro and I attempted to delete all of my photos off of it and I believe I deleted everything personal who bought it asked for his money back now when I start it up there is a not prohibited symbol 🚫 I’ve tried all the online instructions but I can’t redownload high sierra and am struggling to find a way forward


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Original Title: Unable to reinstall macOS

iMac (2017 – 2020)

Posted on Oct 7, 2025 11:09 PM

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2017 MacBook Pro stuck on prohibited symbol, can’t reinstall High Sierra

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