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2. • Command (⌘) + R

     • Once you're ready to wipe your Mac, do the following: 1. Turn your Mac computer off. 2. Press the power button to turn it on, then immediately press and hold Command (⌘) + R. Keep holding it until you see either the Apple logo, or an animation of a spinning globe.
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   Should I Reset my Mac to factory settings?

   • If you plan to sell, trade in, or give away your Mac computer, you should reset it to factory settings first. This will erase all your personal information, so the next user won’t be able to access it. Resetting your Mac can also speed the computer up and make it work like new.

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   How do I Reset my Mac?

   • To reset your Mac, first restart your computer. Then press and hold Command + R until you see the Apple logo. Next, go to Disk Utility > View > View all devices, and choose the top drive. Next, click Erase, fill out the required details, and hit Erase again. Finally, exit Disk Utility, then reinstall your macOS. Restart your Mac.

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   How do I Reset my Mac OS Monterey?

   • To reset a Mac that is running macOS Monterey, click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of your screen and select System Settings. Then go to General > Transfer or Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Finally, follow the on-screen instructions and shut down after your computer restarts.

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   How do I reinstall macOS?

   • In the Recovery app window, select Reinstall for your macOS release, click Continue, then follow the onscreen instructions. If you want to erase your Mac without reinstalling macOS, in order to restore it to factory settings before you trade it in or sell it, see Erase your Mac. Erase your Mac, then use macOS Recovery to reinstall macOS.

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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 to back up a Mac before resetting it?

   • You might 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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4. support.apple.com › en-us › 102664Erase your Mac and reset it to factory settings - Apple Support

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   Dec 29, 2023 · 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. To only erase your Mac without resetting it to factory settings, learn how to erase a Mac with Apple silicon or erase an Intel-based Mac.

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   Dec 6, 2021 · Install the latest version of macOS compatible with your computer: Option-Command-R. Reinstall your computer’s original version of macOS (including available updates): Option-Shift-Command-R. Reinstall your current version of macOS: Command-R. Share. Improve this answer.

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   If you want to erase your Mac without reinstalling macOS, in order to restore it to factory settings before you trade it in or sell it, see Erase your Mac. Erase your Mac, then use macOS Recovery to reinstall macOS.

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   May 22, 2024 · If you want to restore your Mac to factory settings, such as to prepare it for a new owner, learn what to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac. If the Erase All Content and Settings feature is available on your Mac, use it to erase your Mac instead of the steps in this article.

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   May 23, 2022 · 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 4, 2018 · Click the Apple logo, click Restart, click Restart again, press the Command + R keys together as soon as you hear the startup sound, and release the keys when the Apple logo appears on the...

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    Aug 28, 2023 · How to Factory Reset a Mac Using Recovery Mode . To reset your Mac, first restart your computer. Then press and hold Command + R until you see the Apple logo. Next, go to Disk Utility > View > View all devices, and choose the top drive. Next, click Erase, fill out the required details, and hit Erase again. Finally, exit Disk Utility, then ...