confused10

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Q: How can you reset a mac to factory settings for resale?

How can I reset my mac to its factory settings?

MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on Jul 12, 2016 9:42 PM

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An apple article is there : What to do before selling or giving away your Mac - Apple Support

Posted on Jul 12, 2016 10:24 PM

Q: How can you reset a mac to factory settings for resale?

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by Niel,

Niel Jul 12, 2016 9:44 PM in response to confused10
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Jul 12, 2016 9:44 PM in response to confused10

Click here and follow the instructions. If the computer originally shipped with Mac OS X 10.6.8 or earlier, when you reach step 5, connect its original thumbdrive, restart with the C or Option key held down, use the Disk Utility to erase the internal drive, and install a fresh OS.

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appreciate Jul 12, 2016 10:24 PM in response to confused10
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Jul 12, 2016 10:24 PM in response to confused10

An apple article is there : What to do before selling or giving away your Mac - Apple Support
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