As much as we praised Mac for its simplicity and speed, sometimes still have to reinstall the OS from scratch. This may be due to many reasons, for example, a slow job or problems with the software. Below, we will discuss how to reinstall OS X using Internet Recovery feature.
As you may have guessed, for this we only need the Mac and the Internet. The need for internet evident and not having access to it, Mac will not be able to download the firmware file.
Internet Recovery restores the Mac is not on the latest firmware version, and the one who was with him in the kit.
Before you reinstall be sure to make a backup copy.
Here is a list of actions:
- Turn on or restart your Mac and immediately hold down the keys do Command + Option + R. If you see the Apple logo, then you waited too long and need to be done all over again.
- If the computer has stored a WiFi network, it will ask permission to join them in the memory. If not, no problem - we'll do it later.
- You'll see a globe icon that indicates downloading Internet Recovery feature.
- After the download is complete, you will see the familiar field, where the need to select "Install OS X» or «Install OS X», if the system will show the field in the English language.
- Select the appropriate drive and follow the installation steps.
The installation may take a long time, because the firmware file weighs a few gigabytes, and it will be downloaded from the Apple servers. It is worth repeating that will be running the firmware version, which came with a Mac.
For example, if a computer with the purchase stood OS X Mavericks, but the latest version is now - OS X Yosemite, it will be installed Mavericks.
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