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I want to factory reset my IMac but don’t want to lose my photos how is this done

I want to factory reset my IMac without losing any of my photos how is this done?

Posted on Apr 12, 2021 5:58 AM

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Posted on Apr 12, 2021 6:40 AM

You need to either make a time machine backup, or save all your important stuff on 2 external drives.


(Or time machine and your pictures on an external)


Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support

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I want to factory reset my IMac but don’t want to lose my photos how is this done

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