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  1. bemed

    macOS could not be installed on your computer (FIXED)

    Hi all, I have a 2014 15" rMBP and after the reboot on the update I'm getting the following message: macOS could not be instead on your computer The path /System/Installation/Packages/OSInstall.mpkg appears to be missing or damaged. Quit the installer and try again. I restarted loads of...
  2. Type4O

    Ecobee 3 in a Condo?

    I currently have Nest, but am moving to a new condo and am looking to switch so I can HomeKit the place. I was looking at the wires at our current place and according to the Ecobee website I would have to install the Power Extender Kit. I am not sure it is possible with a condo HVAC system as I...
  3. Macfield

    Require simple help with MacPostFactor installing Mav's on Late 2007 MacBook

    Few days ago I successfully installed Mountain Lion 10.8.4 on a late 2007 MacBook. Thought it would solve my issues with my phone no longer syncing in iTunes. Turns out iOS 10 requires iTunes 12.5 and up, which is supported only on Yosemite and later OS's, so I'm going up to that. Now I'm...
    • Macfield
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    • installation macpostfactor mavericks mountain lion unsupported mac yosemite
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: OS X Mavericks (10.9)
  4. B

    PowerBook G4 Boot/Install Issues

    Hello, Longtime browser, first-time poster! I have an ancient 15" PowerBook G4 that I recently put up for sale on Craigslist along with a few other old Macs in order to clear space at the office and just get rid of old stuff. The buyers took them off of my hands, and then tried reinstalling an...
    • brettroby
    • Thread
    • fail hard drive installation operating system optical drive powerbook g4 stall
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  5. T

    Trouble Installing iOS10 Beta Profile

    Hey guys.. So I'm trying to install the beta on my phone. I did the beta for iOS 9 last year, but that was with my 5c. I have a 6s Plus now and each time I click "Download Profile" it takes me to the page with the blue file. It "downloads" and then it gives me the option to upload the file to...
    • totesphillip
    • Thread
    • beta download installation ios10 profile
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iOS 10
  6. aMmOOooR

    macOS Sierra PB1 Installation: Stuck at Apple Logo and Full Progress Bar

    Hello there, I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right place, so please let me know if this is the wrong forum. So, I've been trying to install macOS Sierra Public Beta 1 on a friend's Macbook Air (Late 2010). Installation happens normally, and after it is finished, computer is restarted to...
    • aMmOOooR
    • Thread
    • help installation macos progress bar public beta sierra stuck
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: macOS Sierra (10.12)
  7. J

    Can't get some apps to install on Apple watch

    Hey guys This is my first post ever here, and I'm not the best at technology, so if I'm posting the wrong place, or my question is completely stupid, then I'm sorry. I can't find some of my apps in my Watch app on my iPhone, therefor i can't install them on my apple watch.. As an example I...
  8. SeanLMH

    How to install OSX El Capitan on a Mac running Windows

    Okay, so my relative wanted to wipe an old Macbook Pro so that my Dad could use it, but said relative forgot to reinstall the OS. So, after much frustration, I have managed to get Windows running on the Macbook Pro (since I had an Installation Disk sitting around, I had to delete all the...
  9. paulcross22

    Moving installed apps between macs

    Hi, Forgive the odd subject title! Is there anyway I can move the apps between a new and old HDD without having to reinstall the software? I have iWork and photoshop CS2 and illustrator CS2 - don't really want to lose these!! Can I just copy them to a pen drive and copy back onto the new...
    • paulcross22
    • Thread
    • fresh fresh os installation new resintall os software upgrade
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  10. tripsyou

    Question about installing GTX 780 SC

    Hello, I have a Mid 2010 Mac Pro 5,1. I am about to purchase a GTX 780 SC(http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-384-Bit-Graphics-06G-P4-3787-KR/dp/B00K699CRW). It is a regular model and has not been flashed for the Mac. I have read many forums about weather or not this card is compatible and it...
    • tripsyou
    • Thread
    • graphics card gtx 780 installation mac pro power power source video card
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  11. jgelin

    El Cap install hangs

    Hello all: I am currently trying to fix my boyfriends (2015 rMBP) computer as he had an error when booting that was a folder icon with the '?' in it. He doesn't have files stored on the device (mostly using cloud), so I figured I would take the USB installer and wipe the SSD and put a clean copy...
  12. I

    How can I create Windows install media that boots & installs UEFI ONLY?

    I'm trying to install Windows 8.1 in UEFI mode on my Mac Pro 4,1 flashed to 5,1 with 3.46GHz Intel W3690. As far as I can tell, Windows will only create media that boots the way the box that creates the media is booted. If the box booted via BIOS/CSM, the media it creates will (only) install...
  13. J

    Small Black Piece Fell out of my Macbook (5,1) aluminum late 2008

    Hello all, I recently upgraded the memory in my mac book (5,1) aluminum late 2008 uni body from 2 GB to 8 GB and while doing so a very small black circular piece fell out (picture attached)! I need help to identify where this part belongs so that I can replace it. Any advice or help is greatly...
    • jpwilkins
    • Thread
    • help! installation macbook please
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook
  14. ishanderson

    El Capitan can't find location for install

    Macbook Pro (Retina, 13 inch Mid 2014) Memory:8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 Current: OS X Yosemite 10.10.5 Startup Disk: Macintosh HD (25.59 GB free of 120.15 GB) I downloaded the El Capitan installer package.. I select (1) run install and (2) agree to consent. Next step is (3) "Select disk where you...
  15. errant1007

    OS Server Install to PowerPC

    Hi, I'm new to play with the PowerPC and found problem to install the Leopard Server. I got the Old PowerPC G5 (2005), 2.0GHz with 7G Ram and running with OS10.4. Tried to upgrade the OS to Leopard Server with Disc, usually put the DVD in Rom(it's readable) and holding "C" to startup, it's...
  16. macq01

    HELP! I erased the disk...

    Hello, I erased the whole disk, nothing left... The internet recovery is pretty slow with plenty of errors in log. I have a win7 PC, a El Capitan pkg file on PC,a 160G USB disk and TransMac. I can use the disk01 utility,terminal. what can I do now by myself? Thanks in advance!
    • macq01
    • Thread
    • installation
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS
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