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I am trying to erase all contents and settings on my 2018 - 27" I Mac but I do not have the option under System Preferences What should I do ?

I am trying to erase all contents and settings on my 2018 - 27" I Mac but there is no option under System Preferences ?


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Posted on Oct 14, 2022 10:18 AM

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Posted on Oct 14, 2022 10:38 AM

Your Mac is not an apple silicon model so you cannot use erase all contents and settings


Instead follow this steps

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


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I am trying to erase all contents and settings on my 2018 - 27" I Mac but I do not have the option under System Preferences What should I do ?

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