[SOLVED] How do I install Mac OS on an erased Mac Mini

errorintheflesh · Mar 4, 2016

I have tried the Recovery where you press the command key + R at bootup, but it still goes to a blank white screen with a Question mark blinking. I'm sure they did a full wipe and there is literally no underlying OS. I need help!

ComputerSecurityGuy · Mar 4, 2016

You need install media. However you need another Mac to create install media, so you might have to ask around.

errorintheflesh · Mar 4, 2016

ComputerSecurityGuy :

Are you sure that is the only option or can I just download Mac OS onto a USB or burn to CD and install?

ComputerSecurityGuy · Mar 4, 2016

Nope. Trust me, I'm trying to build a Hackintosh and install media for OS X is not obtainable online from what I know. Here's what Apple says on the issue.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201372

errorintheflesh · Mar 4, 2016

ComputerSecurityGuy :

Ok, so I guess I will have to convert my crappy Laptop to Mac OS to do this then, huh?

Someone mentioned to me I can install Linux?

ComputerSecurityGuy · Mar 4, 2016

Well, that requires install media too (to convert a laptop to OS X). I'm afraid you might have to find a friend with a Mac.

errorintheflesh · Mar 4, 2016

ComputerSecurityGuy :

Okay last question, does installing Linux onto it require install bootable media too?

ComputerSecurityGuy · Mar 4, 2016

Linux requires bootable media but you can download it right off the internet and burn a LiveUSB. Be warned though, from my knowledge Macs are a bit tricky to install Linux on but there are plenty of tutorials.

errorintheflesh · Mar 4, 2016

ComputerSecurityGuy :

Okay, well I'm sorry I have ONE LAST question lol, the person I got the Mac Mini from says it is set to boot to disk. So if I buy an bootable USB will it boot to that too? Or do I have to buy a bootable disk. Can't I just buy Apple's newest OS disk and use that???

ComputerSecurityGuy · Mar 4, 2016

Sadly Apple doesn't actually sell disks, they sell it as a download on the Mac store. (They obviously don't want people casually installing it.) So you have to have a Mac to create an install disk. Oh, and Macs have a key that opens up the boot manager or boot from DVD ROM, Apple says the "option" key at least for current versions. I'm not sure what that correlates to on normal keyboards, or what it is on older OSX versions. Here's the Apple documenation anyway. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204417

McHenryB · Mar 5, 2016

What year and model is your Mini? It makes a big difference as to what it can run.

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