How to create a macOS High Sierra installation pendrive

The macOS High Sierra, new version of the Apple system, can now be downloaded for free in the App Store. However, if you want to format the HD and do a clean install, the first step is to create a boot drive. To perform the procedure, you will need to download the macOS High Sierra on your computer. When the download is complete, close the installer. Note that it is necessary to have a USB device of at least 16 GB. See, in the next step, how to do this.

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Learn how to create a macOS High Sierra installation pendrive

Step 1. Connect the pendrive to the computer and open the "Terminal". To do this, press "command + space bar" to open the Spotlight search. Then type "terminal" (without quotes);

Open the MacOS Terminal

Step 2. In the Terminal window, paste the command below and press the "enter" key. Make sure you replace "NAME-PENDRIVE" with the name of your device - it appears on your desktop. Then enter the administrator password and press Enter;

sudo / Applications / Install \ macOS \ High \ Sierra.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume / Volumes / NAME-PENDRIVE && say Boot Installer Complete

Enter the command in Terminal

Step 3. The wizard will then inform you that the pendrive needs to be deleted. Type "y" and press '' enter '' to confirm. Once that's done, wait. The process may take more than an hour.

Confirm the formatting of the thumb drive

Ready! When you are done, you will have a macOS High Sierra installation pendrive. To install the system, simply start the MacBook using the pen drive.

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