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Should I erase macOS Base System?

I am trying to reset my macbookPro to factory settings. I just erased the Macintosh HD and Macintosh HD - Data, but do I also erase the macOS Base System?

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Jan 2, 2021 8:10 PM

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BobTheFisherman

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Posted on Jan 2, 2021 8:12 PM

shelleyfromsan diego wrote:

I am trying to reset my macbookPro to factory settings.<snip>

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

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BobTheFisherman

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Jan 2, 2021 8:12 PM in response to shelleyfromsan diego

shelleyfromsan diego wrote:

I am trying to reset my macbookPro to factory settings.<snip>

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

Jan 2, 2021 10:26 PM in response to BobTheFisherman

Thank you the Apple page really didn’t explain, but when I googled I was able to find the answer. Thank you again

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