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Restore to factory settings

How do I return my MacBook Air to factory settings. I got a new one and am giving my daughter my old one.

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Posted on Aug 18, 2020 2:59 PM

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Posted on Aug 18, 2020 3:42 PM

Hello!

Restoring a MacBook to factory settings is a lot more complicated than an iPhone or iPad, but I can help you get though it.

Firstly start it in recovery mode (Cmd+ R),
Go into disk utility and erase Macintosh HD (or anything you named it)
Finally back to the recovery menu and press re-install macOS
Follow the instructions until the mac restarts

If you need any additional help:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201314

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201065

Hopefully I could help!

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Aug 18, 2020 3:42 PM in response to kimberlyfromfranklin

Hello!

Restoring a MacBook to factory settings is a lot more complicated than an iPhone or iPad, but I can help you get though it.

Firstly start it in recovery mode (Cmd+ R),
Go into disk utility and erase Macintosh HD (or anything you named it)
Finally back to the recovery menu and press re-install macOS
Follow the instructions until the mac restarts

If you need any additional help:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201314

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201065

Hopefully I could help!

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