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     How To Erase & Factory Reset A Mac & Reinstall macOS - Step By Step Guide

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   How do I factory reset my Mac?

   • A factory reset is what you need. Let's take a look at how to do it on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. All Macs powered by Apple Silicon, along with those that have a T2 Security Chip and run at least macOS Monterey (macOS 12), have a handy "Erase All Content and Settings" option in the System Settings.

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   How do I Reset my Mac OS X X?

   • In macOS Ventura or later, go to System Settings > General > Transfer or Reset and click Erase All Content and Settings to begin the process. On macOS Monterey, open System Preferences > Erase All Content and Settings in the menu bar. Enter your admin password in Erase Assistant, then review the items that will be removed.

   How to Factory Reset a Mac If You're Ready to Start Over

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   How do I reset my MacBook Air?

   • From the Apple menu in the corner of your screen, choose System Settings. Click General in the sidebar. Click Transfer or Reset on the right. Click Erase All Content and Settings. Don't see this button? From the Apple menu in the corner of your screen, choose System Preferences.

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   How do I reinstall Mac OS X?

   • If you’re reinstalling on a Mac laptop, plug in the power adapter. You can use macOS Recovery, the built-in recovery system on your Mac, to erase and reinstall macOS. In the Recovery app window, select Disk Utility, then click Continue. In Disk Utility, select the volume you want to erase in the sidebar, then click Erase in the toolbar.

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   How do I back up my Mac before resetting it?

   • You may be asked if you want to back up your Mac before resetting it. If you want to do that, you can open Time Machine and back up to an external storage device. Finally, you will be asked to click Erase All Content & Settings to confirm that you want to proceed. Your Mac then restarts and briefly shows a black screen or progress bar.

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   How do I Reset my Mac password?

   • In Terminal, type "resetpassword" without the quotes and hit Enter (Return). The Recovery Assistant app should now open. Click on its window title ("Reset Password") to bring it to the front. Once Recovery Assistant is open, go to the top of the screen and select Recovery Assistant -> Erase Mac. This screen should then appear.

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   Oct 2, 2024 · To both erase your Mac and reset it to factory settings, follow the steps in what to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac, but disregard the instructions for using Erase All Content and Settings.

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   Erase your Mac and reset it to factory settings. Use Erase All Content and Settings to erase all settings, data and apps quickly and securely, while maintaining the operating system currently installed.

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   You can use macOS Recovery, the built-in recovery system on your Mac, to erase and reinstall macOS. Choose Apple menu > Restart, then immediately press and hold Command-R. In the Recovery app window, select Disk Utility, then click Continue.

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   Nov 8, 2023 · Before you spend big on a new Mac, though, try a factory reset, which wipes your computer and reinstalls a clean version of macOS. A factory reset is also the best way to prepare your...

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   Aug 2, 2024 · If you're giving your Mac to someone else, press Command+Q at Setup Assistant and shut down the Mac. When you power it back on, press Option+Command+P+R and hold it for about 20 seconds. This will reset the NVRAM, which clears user settings from a special type of memory on your Mac.

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   Apr 30, 2023 · Option 1: Factory Reset Your Mac. There are two ways of wiping your Mac so that it's ready for a new owner (or simply because you want a fresh start). The easiest way is to use the Erase Assistant that Apple added to macOS in the 2021 update.

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   Intel-based Macs: Hold down Command-R as you power on or restart your Mac. Release the keys when the Apple logo and a progress bar appear. Apple silicon Macs: Shut down the Mac, then press and hold the physical power button