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No matter what I do, I can't figure out how to do a clean install of Ventura.

If I go into Recovery, format the disk, and then exit disk utility, it only gives me an option to reinstall Monterey.

If I then upgrade to Ventura, go into Recovery, format the disk, and exit disk utility, it still only gives me an option to install Monterey.

I cannot do a USB install for reasons I won't go into here.

There must be a way to do a clean install of Ventura?

Please don't ask me why I want to do a a clean install or waste time saying I don't need to.

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    Does this answer your question? How can I download an older version of OS X/macOS? – Allan Feb 22 '23 at 00:50
  • Have you tried upgrading to Ventura by installing Ventura to a new APFS volume? – David Anderson Feb 22 '23 at 04:38
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    Why can't you do a USB install? Why not just install the OS from System Preferences from a 'normal' boot? Once you have installed Ventura, you can erase all content and settings (also in System Settings), which is the new method for a clean install. (E.g. there's no need to wipe and reinstall the OS, because it's read-only and can't be modified anyway.) – benwiggy Feb 22 '23 at 07:40
  • @Allan I am looking to upgrade, not downgrade. Not sure why you are sharing steps on how to get an older version. :/ – IMTheNachoMan Feb 23 '23 at 01:12
  • @DavidAnderson I upgraded to Ventura by wiping HD, installing Montery and then upgrading to Ventura. But I can't do a clean install of Ventura. – IMTheNachoMan Feb 23 '23 at 01:13
  • @benwiggy I don't have USB-C flash drive, or any adapters nor do I want to buy. The erase content is one option but I really want to do a clean install. – IMTheNachoMan Feb 23 '23 at 01:14
  • As said, it's exactly the same as a clean install. The bit with any 'problem' is the Data volume. That's where any third-party software and user content is. The OS can't be modified in normal use, so there's no point in deleting it just to put it back. – benwiggy Feb 23 '23 at 07:35
  • In my case, the OS is modified. OS is installed, installation process pushes company specific content/changes to the OS stuff. For other macs, folks are able to do clean install of Ventura with USB. – IMTheNachoMan Feb 23 '23 at 13:39

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