Disk erase for CLEAN install

How much of the Macintosh HD should be erased; all partitions etc?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Sep 19, 2022 03:18 AM

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jeffreythefrog

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Posted on Sep 19, 2022 06:16 AM

please see Erase and reinstall macOS - Apple Support

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Sep 19, 2022 06:16 AM in response to ahelicopter

please see Erase and reinstall macOS - Apple Support

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