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I recently bought a MacBook, have migrated all data from macOS Sierra 10:12.6. How do I erase all content and settings from this desktop. Unable to find “Erase all content and settings” in my System Preferences “menu bar”??? Need guidance, thanks

I recently bought a MacBook, have migrated all data from macOS Sierra 10:12.6. How do I erase all content and settings from this desktop. Unable to find “Erase all content and settings” in my System Preferences “menu bar”??? Need guidance, thanks

iMac, macOS 10.12

Posted on Jul 29, 2022 3:38 PM

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Posted on Jul 29, 2022 3:57 PM

Hello, these instructions should do it for you...


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

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