Re: [sussex_mug] reinstall Big Sur

2021-07-06 Thread 'Jason Davies' via Sussex Mac User Group
Yes, it did all that, said it was downloading then disappeared. I tried again and this time it launched the installer so touch wood it all worked. (Should have updated you, rather crazy day). But when I did 'reveal app' (command click in Raycast) it opened Applications - but didn't show the ins

Re: [sussex_mug] reinstall Big Sur

2021-07-06 Thread Sam - MacAmbulance
Did it redirect to system preferences > software update > then ask you if you want to download macOS 11.4? _ Regards Sam Mullen +44 (0)7747778022 i...@macambulance.com www.macambulance.com MacAmbulance Ltd. Providing Affordable Mac/PC Support and Web Development MacAmbulance Ltd. is a registe

Re: [sussex_mug] reinstall Big Sur

2021-07-06 Thread 'Jason Davies' via Sussex Mac User Group
hmm, spoke too soon. It was cheerfully saying '24 minutes left' then suddenly it just says my mac is up to date and no sign of the installer. Is it hiding somewhere or did it delete itself? Cheers, Jason On 6 Jul 2021, at 13:45, Sam - MacAmbulance wrote: You can open the App Store and search

Re: [sussex_mug] reinstall Big Sur

2021-07-06 Thread 'Jason Davies' via Sussex Mac User Group
ever simpler, thanks. I'm running a three-day conference from tomorrow and keep losing all sound devices with no warning. Wish me luck getting it sorted! Cheers, Jason On 6 Jul 2021, at 13:45, Sam - MacAmbulance wrote: You can open the App Store and search for big sur, then download it from

Re: [sussex_mug] reinstall Big Sur

2021-07-06 Thread Sam - MacAmbulance
You can open the App Store and search for big sur, then download it from there, if you’re having issues getting into recovery mode _ Regards Sam Mullen +44 (0)7747778022 i...@macambulance.com www.macambulance.com MacAmbulance Ltd. Providing Affordable Mac/PC Support and Web Development MacAm

Re: [sussex_mug] reinstall Big Sur

2021-07-06 Thread 'Jason Davies' via Sussex Mac User Group
On 6 Jul 2021, at 10:26, Tony Crooks wrote: Not so sure about obvious or straightforward. I doubt many with Big Sur are aware about Recovery OS and what to do! True (though I had problems getting ALT to work with my keyboard for years so I welcome our new 'reach into the cupboard for the back

Re: [sussex_mug] reinstall Big Sur

2021-07-06 Thread Tony Crooks
Not so sure about obvious or straightforward. I doubt many with Big Sur are aware about Recovery OS and what to do! -- Tony Crooks tcro...@gmail.com +44 7428 706227 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from t

Re: [sussex_mug] reinstall Big Sur

2021-07-06 Thread 'Jason Davies' via Sussex Mac User Group
I feel embarrassed now, it's obviously still possible and straightforward. I must have been reading the wrong websites! Thanks. Jason On 5 Jul 2021, at 22:25, Tony Crooks wrote: Try - https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mchlp1599/mac -- Tony Crooks tcro...@gmail.com +44 7428 70622

Re: [sussex_mug] reinstall Big Sur

2021-07-05 Thread Tony Crooks
Try - https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mchlp1599/mac -- Tony Crooks tcro...@gmail.com +44 7428 706227 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

[sussex_mug] reinstall Big Sur

2021-07-05 Thread 'Jason Davies' via Sussex Mac User Group
Hi everyone, I've had enough issues with Big Sur recently that I'd like to reinstall it. There was a time when you could download an updater and run it. Now all the advice I see assumes you want to zero your current install rather than fix it. Before I complicate my life any further, is there

[sussex_mug] Reinstall

2012-03-11 Thread Michael Dennis
Just re my earlier comments about the whirly wheel opening page. I' hoping it's fixed as I am In the middle of a reinstall. Sorry to have bothered. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To post to this group, send an email to