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erase imac

hello

I wanted to erase iMac all content and settings, but it does not show me the erase option in the system preferences.

Posted on May 31, 2022 03:45 AM

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Posted on May 31, 2022 04:27 AM

have you read

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

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May 31, 2022 04:27 AM in response to alvin_80

have you read

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

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May 31, 2022 05:32 AM in response to alvin_80

Unlike Windows, macOS does not have a selectable self destruct button imbedded in the OS. You have to go outside the system to erase.

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