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i cannot reset to factory settings

I am trying to reset my older Mac to factory settings to give to my daughter


Earlier Mac models

Posted on Oct 3, 2023 4:47 PM

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Posted on Oct 4, 2023 6:18 AM

Hi,

Not sure how old your iMac, though following tips could help your issue.

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

If it doesn't help, start up in Recovery mode, then reformat internal HDD with DiskUtility, then reinstall macOS.

Use macOS Recovery on an Intel-based Mac – Apple Support (AU)


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Oct 4, 2023 6:18 AM in response to deziner163

Hi,

Not sure how old your iMac, though following tips could help your issue.

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

If it doesn't help, start up in Recovery mode, then reformat internal HDD with DiskUtility, then reinstall macOS.

Use macOS Recovery on an Intel-based Mac – Apple Support (AU)


i cannot reset to factory settings

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