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Bootable USB Installer for El Capitan
sudo /Applications/Install\ OS\ X\ El\ Capitan.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/PATRIOT2 --applicationpath /Applications/Install\ OS\ X\ El\ Capitan.app
sudo /Applications/Install\ OS\ X\ El\ Capitan.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/ELCAPITAN --applicationpath /Applications/Install\ OS\ X\ El\ Capitan.app
1. Once your USB drive has been created, it's time to install El Capitan.
2. Restart your Mac and hold down the Option key immediately. When your machine boots up, choose the USB drive that says "Install OS X El Capitan"
3. Select "Disk Utility" and then select your main hard drive. Press "Erase" on the volume. Remember, this will erase EVERYTHING on your machine.
4. Go back to the main menu and choose "Install OS X." Select your internal hard drive when prompted and continue with the installation.
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