Issue with reinstalling macOS
Issue with reinstalling macOS
Sorry for the delay. You have two options: either build a MACOSX Bonnie media using the original OS or visit the Apple Store to get it installed. Many older OSX versions are no longer available, so you'll need a fresh install with the image. If you can't download it yourself, the Apple Store will handle the reinstall for you without any charge.
I’m planning to use a pre-existing Yosemite photo on my Mac for this project and hoping it brings you good fortune.
Consider purchasing it directly from an Apple Store. They shouldn't require payment, and it should be straightforward.
They already possess the pictures. Processing them usually requires 10 to 15 minutes.
That's quite an old setup... it's surprising you're still using it. Upgrading to an SSD would help, but a new computer would make a huge difference. The performance gap would be significant. Did you realize this machine was from 2010? Back then, a Core 2 Duo was still available, and 4 GB of RAM was considered standard. Are you certain it wasn't from a different year, like 2007?
An SSD can boost performance across all systems, though you'll face SATA II limitations (probably). This means slower sequential reads and writes, usually around 300 MB/s compared to the higher speeds of newer hardware. It shouldn't be a major issue.