fix macbook pro from question mark prohibition sing and OS X could not be installed on your computer

Thought this would help nope keep getting “an error occurred while preparing the installation. Try running the application again.” No matter what I change the date to and it’s a new hardrive in there

This doesn't work for me for some reason. Im on an iMac idk what year it's from but it stops at high Sierra and can't go further. I've tried everything in this video and I've checked on my WiFi multiple times. Does anyone know how I can fix it?

Should i put the date today or the date you showed?

Its not working

does not work on mine. The date is correct. Command r send me to internet recovery. I go through the apple ID login, it wont install at all afterwards. same macbook.... starting to think these machines are just garbage from Apple.

screen stuch on installing please give me salution

I get chunk validation failed error

Bro you’re such a legend, i didn’t know i could ever solve this problem without consulting a technician

My MacBook is auto power break but it hasn't battery. First installation is going to end but second installation auto break out power about 10% .

Mines an issue with signing into ICloud every time it does it just sends me back to the start

Still don’t work for me tired everything still get file with questions mark and still can’t install Mac OS

Hi,buddy i have MacBook Pro 8.1 early 2011.i erase and install Linux but when i want to sell was required to return it back to Mac OS,after completing all disc utility erasing disc,changing disc names to Macintosh hd,next next,to install the Mac OS X it requires i cloud id signup i entered the right password it failed when i login to my iPhone it opened iCloud account and again i tried on MacBook Pro being installed password error and it send 6digite resetting id tried and got tired so that’s my challenge can u help me out.thanks buddy

I acted exactly your way but nothing hapenned. Any oppinion ? Thank you

I followed all the steps but it just says “An error occurred while preparing the install. Try running this application again.” And I do and it gives my the same thang.

My MacBook Air asking for Apple ID before installing page and not recognised Apple ID what to do please help .
MacBook Air 2010 Mac OS X

@charliefixing do you have a video to fix the error message “can’t download the additional components needed to install mac os x” ?? for a 2012 mac book pro

If its not working press option+ command +r instead of option+r

What date i use in my macbook 2008 ?it's almost 3 hours but os lion is not stall it's continue loading what can i do ?

TYSM!! spent 3 hours with Apple support trying to figure out this issue and they couldn’t for the life of them figure it out. Soon as i hang up I found your video and worked first time!! Absolute life saver thank you!!

when i click install mac os x lion, it show “An error occurred while preparing the installation. Try running this application again”. pls help me

Thanks

Hi when I click on "Continue" to downlaod and restore Mac OS X, your computer eligibility will be verified with Apple, it just greys out and keeps on loading. It doesn't move from there.

Hey what could be the date for early 2011 MacBook Pro i5

What do I do if it still says I don’t have the components

this didnt work for me. perhaps I need bootable usb

Why my macbook pro 2009 is not working

When I clicked the “install” it asks for my Apple ID but when I sign in it just says “This item is temporarily unavailable.” I need help :<

At my macbook it still don't work but there is themessage that an error occurred during the installation and that I should try again. but it still doesn't work pls help

Thanks a lot bro

Thank you soooo much it worked ... it really worked!!!!!!

I saved U$D 200 where the local store asked to replace HDD and reinstall the OS

Plz tell me I am getting the same problem

Tysm for posting this, you are a truly amazing internet stranger

I proceeded according to the instruction, but I typed the command in the terminal, now it gives another error, help me

Can you help me, I watched your video and went ahead but it's wrong

Which date we must add for macbook pro 2011 edition pls reply

Do we need to add the same date for mackbook pro 2011 late edition

For me it say this item is currently unavailable helppp

It did not work I got the error can’t download the components to install Mac OS X

It doesn't work need help pls☹️

Still not working :( please help me. I have IMac mid 2011 model

Afraid it doesn’t work. Nothing wrong with my computer either.

It doesn’t work I need your help 😢😢

Hi it dint work for me and i dint get the time off message as could be seen on min 4.33. Need help

Hello, I am trying on MacBook Pro mid 2012 and I am having no luck can you help??

This actually works trust ke

“An error occurred while preparing the installation . Try running this application again . “

What to do ?

I followed the exact same steps but it gives me a different erros it says an erros occured while preparing the installation. Try running this application again.

Wait no it didn't THIS sucks

Thank you so much!! This worked.

I have same problem with my macBook Air 2011 till now it not works I don't know what to do again