How to Make Bootable El Capitan USB

Creating a bootable El Capitan USB drive is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. In this article, we will guide you through two different methods to create a bootable OS X 10.11 El Capitan installer drive using DiskMaker X and Terminal.

Method 1: Create Bootable El Capitan USB Using Disk Drill

To start, head to the Apple's OS Download Page and download InstallMacOSX.dmg for El Capitan. Once downloaded, open Disk Drill on your Mac and follow these steps:

* Go to the Apple menu and select 'About This Mac.'

* Click on the 'Storage' tab.

* Select the USB drive you want to use as your bootable installer drive.

* Click 'Erase' and then select 'Quick Erase.'

* Once erased, click 'Format' and choose 'Mac OS Extended (Journaled).'

* Name the USB drive 'ElCapInstaller.'

Method 2: Create Bootable El Capitan USB Using Terminal

Alternatively, you can use Terminal to create a bootable El Capitan installer drive. Here's how:

* Open Terminal by navigating to Applications > Utilities.

* Type the following command exactly as shown and press Enter: `sudo /Applications/Disk\ Utility.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/ElCapInstaller --nointeraction`

* You will be prompted to enter your administrator password. Do so, and then wait for the process to complete.

Tips and Tricks

To boot from the installer drive, hold down the Option key during Mac system start and select it from the startup volume menu. Alternatively, you can insert the USB flash drive into any Mac and launch the installer directly from the drive.

It's worth noting that creating a bootable El Capitan USB drive is a useful way to keep a physical copy of your Mac App Store download, which can be useful if you ever wish to do a clean install of the operating system.

By following these simple steps, you should now have a bootable OS X 10.11 El Capitan installer drive that you can use to update as many Macs as you want.

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