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″Could not create a Preboot Volume for APFS install″, How to Fix? By Carrie Murray, Friday, November 02, 2018 Question: ' I wanted to start fresh with my Mac, so I put it in recovery mode and erased the storage. Apple released macOS High Sierra. Here is the easy fix for 'Could not create a preboot volume for APFS install' while installing macOS High Sierra.
Fix-Could not create a Preboot Volume for APFS install
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When attempting to reinstall the OSX high sierra but continued receiving 'Could not create a Preboot Volume for APFS install.' Basically stating that Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) wasn't installing on the APFS forever reason. So, this is how I resolved it without a creating a boot USB. |
1) Rebooting the system while holding the (command-option-r) keys until the Internet installer prompt screen appeared. |
2) Setup the Wifi connection |
3) Once a copying of the Apple utility component is installed. The system will reboot to the Mac OS utilities screen. |
4) Select the disk utility, then press continue. This is where I believe issue originated from because before I was only given the option to select one of the AFPS varieties. However, with the Internet installer I'm given the ability to select from others such as Journaled and Fat32. Select the Journaled FS and then press Erase, which will delete the old content and reformat the drive. |
5) Once that's done go back out to the utilities screen and select reinstall OS and continue. This may take a while but it obviously all depends on your network speed. Nevertheless, once that's completed you will boot back into your system and be prompted to setup the basic system requirements. |
That's all folks |
commented Aug 9, 2018
This worked for me. The key was to go into the Internet installer prompt. Thanks for sharing it here. Cheers! |
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Reinstall from macOS Recovery
macOS Recovery makes it easy to reinstall the Mac operating system, even if you need to erase your startup disk first. All you need is a connection to the Internet. If a wireless network is available, you can choose it from the Wi-Fi menu in the menu bar. This menu is also available in macOS Recovery.
1. Start up from macOS Recovery
To start up from macOS Recovery, turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold one of the following combinations on your keyboard. Command-R is generally recommended, especially if your Mac was never upgraded to macOS Sierra 10.12.4 or later.
Command (⌘)-R
Reinstall the latest macOS that was installed on your Mac (recommended).
Option-⌘-R
Upgrade to the latest macOS that is compatible with your Mac.
Shift-Option-⌘-R
Reinstall the macOS that came with your Mac, or the closest version still available.
Release the keys when you see an Apple logo, spinning globe, or other startup screen.
You might be prompted to enter the login password of an administrator of this Mac, or your Apple ID password, or a firmware password. If so, enter the requested password to continue.
When you see the utilities window, you have started up from macOS Recovery.
2. Decide whether to erase (format) your disk
You probably don't need to erase, unless you're selling, trading in, or giving away your Mac, or you have an issue that requires you to erase. If you need to erase your disk before installing macOS, select Disk Utility from the Utilities window, then click Continue. Learn more about when and how to erase.
3. Install macOS
After starting up from macOS Recovery, choose Reinstall macOS (or Reinstall OS X) from the Utilities window. Then click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions to choose your disk and begin installation.
If the installer asks to unlock your disk, enter the password you use to log in to your Mac. If the installer doesn't see your disk, or it says that it can't install on your computer or volume, you might need to erase your disk.
Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. During installation, your Mac might restart and show a progress bar several times, and the screen might be empty for minutes at a time.
If your Mac restarts to a setup assistant, but you're selling it, trading it in, or giving it away, press Command-Q to quit the assistant without completing setup. Then click Shut Down. When the new owner starts up the Mac, they can use their own information to complete setup.
If you never upgraded to macOS Sierra 10.12.4 or later
If macOS Sierra 10.12.4 or later was never installed on your Mac, macOS Recovery works differently:
- Command-R is still the recommended way to start up from macOS Recovery. This combination makes sure that the installation isn't associated with your Apple ID, which is important if you're selling or giving away your Mac.
- Option-Command-R installs the macOS that came with your Mac, or the closest version still available.
- Shift-Option-Command-R isn't available.