There are many reasons why you might want to factory reset your Mac computer. Perhaps you want to sell, trade, recycle, or give it away, and you don’t want your personal information getting into the wrong hands. Or maybe your Mac has been acting sluggish lately and you want to get it working like new. Here’s how to reset your Mac computer to factory conditions in two ways, and what you should do before resting your Mac. Show What to Do Before You Reset Your MacBefore resetting your Mac, you should back up all your important files. Then you should deauthorize iTunes or Music, and log out of iCloud, Messages, and FaceTime. It is also recommended that you reset your P-RAM (or NVRAM) and unpair your Bluetooth devices as well.
How to Factory Reset a Mac Using Recovery ModeTo 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.
Once you are done, you can unplug the computer or close the laptop. Now, when you give your Mac to someone else, they will be able to start the setup process and enter their own settings and information. If you plan on selling your Mac computer, check out how much you could get from Apple’s Trade In program here. How do I factory reset a 2011 IMAC?There are a few key stages to factory resetting a Mac:. Back up your Mac.. Deauthorize the Mac from your Apple account.. Unpair Bluetooth devices.. Reset your NVRAM.. Put your Mac in Recovery mode.. Wipe your startup disk, and reinstall macOS.. How do I restore my old IMAC to factory settings?From the Apple menu in the corner of your screen, choose System Preferences. From the System Preferences menu in the menu bar, choose Erase All Content and Settings.
How do I wipe my Mac and start over?Choose Apple menu > Restart, then immediately press and hold Command-R. 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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