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Press the button while holding down the Option (Alt) key on your keyboard.
Follow the on-screen prompts to select your internal drive and begin the installation.
Do not download DMG files from third-party torrent sites or unverified cloud drives, as they frequently contain malware. Instead, use one of the two official methods below. Method A: Direct Download via the App Store
If your download arrived as a disk image ( .dmg ) file instead of a direct App bundle, you must register it to your system first:
Option B: Installing on a Virtual Machine (VirtualBox/VMware)
(Optional) Use from the recovery menu to erase your internal drive if you want a "clean" install.
: Sometimes the App Store downloads a "stub" instead of the full 5GB file. Using the Mist utility or the softwareupdate Terminal command is the most reliable way to ensure you get the full installer.
Depending on your current system, use one of the following methods to get the installer: Official App Store (Compatible Macs): direct App Store link to open the High Sierra page. Click to download the Install macOS High Sierra.app to your Applications folder. Mist Utility (Newer Macs):
when prompted (you will not see characters as you type)
Even with careful preparation, you may encounter issues. Here are the most common problems and their solutions.
How to Create a High Sierra DMG from the Installer Application
Once completed, a new file named will appear in your Applications folder. Step 3: Create a Bootable macOS High Sierra USB Drive
This will open the App Store. Click "Get" to download Install macOS High Sierra.app to your Applications folder. Method B: Third-Party DMG Download