Quick Answer: Why Can’t macOS Be Installed on My Computer?
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Restart your Mac and hold Option + Cmd + R while it powers on. Release the keys when you see an Apple logo or hear a startup sound, at which point a macOS Utilities window appears. Click Reinstall macOS to install the latest version of macOS.

What to do when it says macOS could not be installed on your computer?

From the “MacOS could not be installed on your computer” screen:

  1. Press and hold “option” key and click restart.
  2. In the “Startup disk selection” screen, use the arrow keys to select your main hard drive (not the MacOS update)
  3. Wait for your Mac to boot normally.
  4. Download the latest combo update directly from Apple.

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Can macOS be installed on any computer?

Firstly, you’ll need a compatible PC. The general rule is you’ll need a machine with a 64bit Intel processor. You’ll also need a separate hard drive on which to install macOS, one which has never had Windows installed on it. … Any Mac capable of running Mojave, the latest version of macOS, will do.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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