This is the step that downloads from Apple’s server. (5) Run Installer to install Lion on the volume you just erased. Run Disk Utility to erase the main startup volume. (4) At this point, it’s like booting from the DVD installation disc, except much faster because it’s not an optical drive. (3) Restart with the Option key held down to get Startup Manager, or use Cmd-R, to start up using Recovery HD. (1) Start with Snow Leopard 10.6.8 installed on internal HD, which you will need to back up with Time Machine or clone to preserve your data. You CAN do a clean install without a DVD installer disc, because the Lion Installer creates a small hidden bootable partition called Recovery HD, which is used in “Recovery Mode.” Here are the steps, which I believe will work.
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