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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...
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).
Trying to create a macOS High Sierra bootable USB on Windows 11 can be a bit of a wild ride. The first danger zone is downloading the macOS installation files. You'll need to find a legitimate source, like the Mac App Store or an Apple developer account. Don't even think about using shady sites or torrents - you'll end up with malware or corrupted files.
Once you've got your files, you'll need to use some software to create the bootable USB drive. There are a few options out there, like TransMac or Etcher, but be careful which one you choose. Some of these tools can be finicky, and you don't want to end up bricking your USB drive.
Once you've got your files, you'll need to use some software to create the bootable USB drive. There are a few options out there, like TransMac or Etcher, but be careful which one you choose. Some of these tools can be finicky, and you don't want to end up bricking your USB drive.