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Q: i want to restore my mac to factory settings. i dont have time machine

I want to return my mac to factory defaults, loosing some files is fine. I dont have an external hard drive nor do I need one.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on Jul 25, 2016 8:42 PM

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Q: i want to restore my mac to factory settings. i dont have time machine

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  • by Niel,Apple recommended

    Niel Niel Jul 25, 2016 8:44 PM in response to jsamueljlloyd123
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    Jul 25, 2016 8:44 PM in response to jsamueljlloyd123

    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, insert its original disk, 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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