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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
    Commented Feb 22, 2023 at 0:50
  • Have you tried upgrading to Ventura by installing Ventura to a new APFS volume?
    – David Anderson
    Commented Feb 22, 2023 at 4:38
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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
    Commented Feb 22, 2023 at 7:40
  • @Allan I am looking to upgrade, not downgrade. Not sure why you are sharing steps on how to get an older version. :/
    – IMTheNachoMan
    Commented Feb 23, 2023 at 1:12
  • @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
    Commented Feb 23, 2023 at 1:13

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