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Wyattk
Jul 24, 2024Copper Contributor
How to Create macOS High Sierra Bootable USB for Reinstall
I was gifted a MacBook Pro 2013, which is a pretty old device now. Unfortunately, the internal hard drive is formatted and no OS on it. I am going to use it as a backup device and need to install a n...
- Jul 24, 2024
Wyattk If you don't like the command line appoach, then there is a simple and direct way to create a High Sierra bootable USB on a PC. You just need to download High Sierra bootable dmg and burn the dmg file to USB drive. That is all of it. This is the easiest way to make a bootable macOS USB on any PC or Mac without restrictions.
P.S. I am following this useful guide and managed to create three bootable USB for macOS High Sierra, Catalina and El Capitan (less than 10 mins).
Nerfft
Jul 24, 2024Copper Contributor
That is a major headache, If you're thinking of using a VM to create a High Sierra bootable USB on pc. Setting up a VM can be a daunting task, especially if you're new to virtualization. It can be frustrating and time-consuming. You'll need a macOS installation image and potentially a valid Apple developer account, which can add more complexity to the process.