macOS Sierra: Reinstall macOS

Reinstall macOS

Use the built-in recovery disk to reinstall macOS while keeping your files and user settings intact.

Important: You must be connected to the Internet to reinstall macOS.

  1. In the menu bar, choose Apple menu > Restart. As your Mac restarts, hold down the Command and R keys until the Utilities window appears.

  2. Select Reinstall macOS, then click Continue.

  3. Follow the onscreen instructions. In the pane where you select a disk, select your current macOS disk (in most cases, it’s the only one available).

Last Modified: Sep 26, 2016
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