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how do I reset my MacBook Air to factory settings

How do I reset my MacBook Air early 2015 to factory settings


Posted on Oct 22, 2020 12:23 PM

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Posted on Oct 22, 2020 1:15 PM

Depending on your installed version macOS, the 'reset' may vary..


And so interpretations of 'factory reset' could mean wipe contents

fully as though you were going to trade, sell, give away, the Mac.


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

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201065


The best way to restore your Mac to factory settings is

see #7 above: erase your hard drive and reinstall macOS.


Good luck & happy trails!🌞|⛵️

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Oct 22, 2020 1:15 PM in response to DeniseF

Depending on your installed version macOS, the 'reset' may vary..


And so interpretations of 'factory reset' could mean wipe contents

fully as though you were going to trade, sell, give away, the Mac.


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

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201065


The best way to restore your Mac to factory settings is

see #7 above: erase your hard drive and reinstall macOS.


Good luck & happy trails!🌞|⛵️

how do I reset my MacBook Air to factory settings

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