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reset iMac 2009 to factory settings

How can I reset my iMac 2009 to the factory settings. It has OS X El Capitan installed. Is there a simple way to do this? Step by step instructions please.

Posted on Jul 24, 2021 2:34 PM

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den.thed

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Posted on Jul 24, 2021 4:46 PM

The Early 2009 and Late 2009 iMac's original came with a gray 2 disc install set from the factory.

If you have the original disc set, then you can startup from disc 1 erase and reinstall the factory OS X.

If not, then you you will need to use macOS Recovery.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201314

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