Creating a Recovery Disk for El Capitan

If you're having trouble with your Mac, there are several ways you can recover it using a second Mac and an external hard drive caddy. One of the most straightforward methods involves reformatting your hard drive using Disk Utility in macOS or OS X.

Before you begin, it's essential to back up any data on your hard drive that you don't want to lose. This will ensure that your files are safe and can be restored later if needed.

To start, connect your external hard drive caddy to the second Mac using a USB cable. Open Disk Utility and select the external drive from the list of available devices. Click 'Erase' and then follow the prompts to format the drive as desired.

Next, you'll need to reformat your new hard drive before installing macOS or OS X on it. This will erase all data on the drive, so be sure to back up any important files first.

There are several ways to create a recovery disk for El Capitan. One option is to use an external installation disc that came with your machine or purchase a new one. Alternatively, you can download the relevant installer from Apple and then use Terminal to create a USB installer.

Another method involves using Internet Recovery Mode to install macOS or OS X on your hard drive. To access this mode, hold down the option+command+R keys while powering up your Mac.

If you're unsure where to start, here are some quick tips that may help:

* How do I install El Capitan on my hard drive using an installation disc?

* How do I use a bootable USB installer to install macOS or OS X?

* How do I create a bootable USB Installer?

* Which version of macOS or OS X should I create an installer for?

* Create a bootable USB installer for El Capitan

* How do I use Internet Recovery Mode to install macOS or OS X on my hard drive?

* Install El Capitan using Internet Recovery Mode

* How do I use Disk Utility to reformat my hard drive?

By following these steps, you should be able to create a recovery disk for El Capitan and get your Mac up and running again.

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