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     How to erase and restore your Mac to factory settings

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

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   Oct 2, 2024 · 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.

3. lifehacker.com › tech › how-to-factory-reset-a-macHow to Factory Reset Any Mac - Lifehacker

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   Mar 6, 2024 · You can—and should—reset your Mac back to factory settings before you sell it off. And, if your Mac isn't functioning well or is frozen, there's a way to reset it back to factory...

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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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   To only erase your Mac without resetting it to factory settings, find out how to erase a Mac with Apple silicon or erase an Intel-based Mac.

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   You just want to erase everything without dealing with Disk Utility or Terminal. This erases everything! Unlike Disk Utility or Terminal, Recovery Assistant doesn't offer a choice of what to erase. It erases everything on your Mac - including your files, apps, user data, settings, and macOS itself.

7. lifehacker.com › how-to-wipe-your-mac-withoutHow to Wipe Your Mac Without Reinstalling the OS - Lifehacker

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   Dec 1, 2023 · Apple lets you wipe your Mac without completely reinstalling the macOS, just like your iPhone. Sometimes you need to reset your Mac to make things right. Maybe it’s running a bit too slow...

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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 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.

   Erase and reinstall macOS - Apple Support

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   How do I Reset my Mac OS X X?

   • For macOS Ventura, Sonoma, and Sequoia, click the Apple icon on the menu bar in the upper-left corner of the screen, select "System Settings," and then go to General > Transfer or Reset. Select "Erase All Content and Settings." Enter your password when prompted and this will launch the Erase Assistant.

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   How to reset an Apple Silicon Mac that is not booting up?

   • This is also the way to reset an Apple Silicon Mac that is not booting up. First, we need to enter macOS Recovery. If you’re using an Apple Silicon Mac or an Intel Mac with T2 security chip, turn off the Mac and hold down the Power button until Loading startup options appears on the screen. Here, select Options to open macOS Recovery.

   How to Factory Reset Any Mac - Lifehacker

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   How do I Reset my Mac if I don't have a password?

   • The app that handles this authentication in macOS Recovery is Recovery Assistant. Recovery Assistant mostly deals with authentication and password resets, but it can also erase your Mac if you ask it to. This process doesn't require a password, and it's especially helpful in these scenarios: The Mac doesn't support Erase All Content and Settings.

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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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9. www.howtogeek.com › 806350 › how-to-factory-reset-aHow to Factory Reset a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or Any Mac

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   Aug 2, 2024 · A factory reset is crucial for selling or refreshing a Mac but make sure to back up all your data first. Watch out for different steps based on the Mac model and macOS version. Apple Silicon Macs running macOS Monterey and later have a simple "Erase All Content and Settings" option, just like iPhones.