Install 10.11

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How to Install System Software on:

El Capitan OS X 10.11
Sierra OS X 10.12
Also works on…
High Sierra OS X 10.13
Mojave OS X 10.14

To create installation media, go to the software download website, where you'll find step-by-step instructions. On that website, you can select a version of Windows and create your own installation media using either a USB flash drive or a DVD. To go directly to one of the versions, select one of these links: Windows 7. Mac OS X El Capitan 10.11.1 InstallESD DMG free download standalone offline setup for Windows 32-bit and 64-bit. The macOS X El Capitan 10.11.1 is a powerful application providing stability, compatibility and the security of the Mac along with different updates and enhancements.

But, Catalina OS X 10.15 is rather hit and miss
and BigSur OS X 11 seems no go at all.

El Capitan os x 10.11 for Mac is like Win10 for Windows – Neither are LightScribe friendly.

It’s the fact that the problem stems from the fact that HP stopped developing the software back in March 2013 – nearly 3 years now long before El Capitan was released! They (the wise guys at Mac HQ) have done something different this time, as Yosemite OS X 10.10 was fine…

However, folks much smarter than I am have found the cause of the problem and have sent me the solution…

My thanks go to, Stefan Ilchenko and Jo Vandeweghe – Thanks guys… 🙂

However please understand I am not a Mac expert so I offer this to you to try but can’t offer any direct support on its implementation…

Install 10.11 On Unsupported Mac

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The Problem With El Capitan OS X 10.11 and Sierra OS X 10.12

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The cause is the SIP (system integrity protection) enabled.

The Solution…
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To disable follow these steps:

  1. Boot to Recovery OS by restarting your machine and holding down the Command and R keys at startup.
  1. Launch Terminal from the Utilities menu.
  1. Enter the following command: csrutil disable
  1. Reboot your computer.
  1. Download newest Lightscribe Host software; expand the .tar file on the desktop
  1. Install Pacifist 3.5.7 version and install the lightscribe.pkg file with Pacifist.
  1. Then you can, with the terminal command “csrutil enable”, as action describe above, enable the SIP again.

Et voilà, the LACIE lightscribe software and Disc Cover 3, come back to recognize the Lightscribe drive.

I hope this works for you as it has for many other long-suffering El Capitan and Sierra users…

Steve

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Please share this article if you have found it useful.

Let’s help as many LightScribe users to keep on Scribing… 🙂
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Install

On this page:

  • Reinstall El Capitan on a computer alreadyrunning it

Upgrade from previous versions to OS X 10.11 (El Capitan)

  1. From the Apple menu, select App Store....
  2. When the App Store opens, search for and download El Capitan. If you don't already have an Apple ID, you'll need to create one. You can monitor the download process in the 'Purchased' section of the App Store.
  3. Once the download is complete, the installer should automatically open.

    If it doesn't, or you don't want to complete the installation at this time, you can come back later and double-click Install OS X El Capitan in your Applications folder.

    Within the installer, click Continue, agree to the license agreement, and then choose the disk where you want to install El Capitan.

    After you begin the installation, your computer may need to restart more than once before finishing, and then you may be asked to enter basic information.

  4. From the Apple menu, select App Store..., and then install any available updates.

Reinstall El Capitan on a computer already running it

To reinstall or recover El Capitan, you must have an active internet connection. If you are on campus at IU, UITS recommends the wired Ethernet network instead of wireless. However, if IUSecure is your only option, see Connect to an IU wireless network in macOS if booted from your Recovery HD.

Reinstall while keeping files, applications, and settings

  1. Restart your computer, and immediately hold down command-r until the gray Apple logo appears.
  2. If prompted, select your main language and then click the arrow.
  3. Click Reinstall OS X, and then Continue. Follow the instructions on the screen, and then choose your hard disk. Click Install, and enter your Apple ID information if prompted.
  4. When the installation is complete, select App Store... from the Apple menu, and install any available updates.

Download Capitan 10.11 Install

Reinstall while erasing everything on your computer

  1. Restart your computer, and immediately hold down command-r until the gray Apple logo appears.

  2. If you see a screen asking you to select your main language, choose it, and then click the arrow.
  3. Click Disk Utility, and then Continue.
  4. In Disk Utility:
    1. Click your hard disk in the left column, and then click the Erase tab.
    2. Next to 'Format:', make sure OS X Extended (Journaled) is selected. In the 'Name:' field, give your disk a name. Click Erase.
    3. Once it's completed, quit Disk Utility.
  5. Click Reinstall OS X, and then Continue:
    1. Follow the instructions on the screen, and then choose your hard disk.
    2. Click Install. If prompted, enter your Apple ID information.
    3. Once the installation is complete, you'll be asked to enter basic information, and have the option to transfer data from another computer or backup.
  6. From the Apple menu, select App Store, and then install any available updates.