#Latest mac operating system 2017 how to#

Click Continue again when the installer window appears.

Click on Reinstall a new copy of macOS.

When you hear the startup chime (or when the screen goes black on newer Macs), keep holding the keys until your computer reboots.

Hold down Command and R (⌘ + R) at the same time.

Click on the Apple icon in the upper left corner of your screen.

Connect your Mac to the internet via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

It is the easiest way to install a fresh copy of an operating system.

It creates a temporary boot partition that allows you to access certain things on your computer that you might not be able to if your system froze or crashed. Recovery Mode is the special salvation of the Mac that first launched with OS X 10.7 Lion.

#Latest mac operating system 2017 how to#

How to install a new copy of macOS Big Sur in Recovery Mode If you are using a laptop, make sure it is connected to a power source.An Internet connection is needed in order to reinstall the macOS operating system. Make sure the computer on which you're installing a fresh copy of macOS Big Sur can be connected to the internet, either via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. You can also back up files and documents using a cloud-based storage system like Dropbox, OneDrive, or the easiest: iCloud. It is a good idea to perform one full backup before starting with a clean copy of macOS Big Sur. Completing this process replaces the core files of macOS Big Sur in case something wasn't working right before. Applications and settings will remain the same. Reinstalling a fresh copy of macOS Big Sur will not affect your current settings. If something doesn't quite work right after you've installed macOS Big Sur, you can reinstall the operating system so it is a fresh copy.