Factory Reset macOS High Sierra 10.13.6

Hi there i have

iMac 21.5 inch mid 2011

500 gb internal hard drive

Latest update to macOS High Sierra 10.13.6


it is going to a friend but i want to remove all my old accounts and data etc


will a factory reset do that or do i need to do a delete and then factory reset


then, how do i do a factory reset

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Aug 10, 2023 07:29 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Aug 10, 2023 07:32 AM

Click here and follow the instructions. When you reach step 8, use a Mac OS X install DVD instead of the recovery system.


(243030)

5 replies

Aug 13, 2023 06:07 AM in response to Niel

Thanks for the above advice


I hace followed the instructions and now when trying to install a new Mac OS the process fails


i think it has told me it can not connect to install server


either way it cannot find a new source to install the mac os


can anyone help - i did follow the linik to get online here to ask - so the blank system can find wifi and allow me to do this



This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Factory Reset macOS High Sierra 10.13.6

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.