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startup disk

I keep getting sent to internet recovery. I erased all data and want to restart so i can sell the computer. I have tried all of the suggested methods but cannot seem to select a startup disk.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.4

Posted on Feb 9, 2022 11:36 AM

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Posted on Feb 9, 2022 1:40 PM

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac


Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac


  1. Select Macintosh HD in the sidebar of Disk Utility. Don't see Macintosh HD?
  2. Click the Erase button in the toolbar, then enter the requested details:
    • Name: Macintosh HD
    • Format: APFS or Mac OS Extended (Journaled), as recommended by Disk Utility


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Feb 9, 2022 1:40 PM in response to bakk

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac


Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac


  1. Select Macintosh HD in the sidebar of Disk Utility. Don't see Macintosh HD?
  2. Click the Erase button in the toolbar, then enter the requested details:
    • Name: Macintosh HD
    • Format: APFS or Mac OS Extended (Journaled), as recommended by Disk Utility


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