Manufacture reset and data

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Manufacture reset and data

Since 3 years ago I use newer macbook for my Quicken files. I stopped using this files on the old MacBook at the same time. Now i would like to give the old mackbook way. Can i manufacture reset it and not affect my quicken data and other data on my new book?

Sincerely Thanks

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Jan 19, 2024 11:51 AM

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rs09

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Jan 19, 2024 12:06 PM in response to Mushmorok

To reset the MacBook, follow these steps -

Power on the Mac while holding the CMD+R keys until the  logo shows up, or for 10 seconds.
Once it loads (it will take longer than a usual boot), select Disk Utility.
Select the drive/partition with macOS installed (in your case, there will probably only be 1).
Select 'Erase' and make the format 'macOS Extended - Journaled'
Depending on the amount of data on the drive, this could take a while.
Once it's done, click OK and quit Disk Utility by clicking Disk Utility > Quit Disk Utility
Now from the main screen, click 'Reinstall macOS' and follow the instructions. The install might take a while.
Once it's done installing, you're done. The Mac is fully wiped.

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