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2012 MacPro restore to factory settings

Hi, I have recently purchased a new MacBook Air and transferred all my files from 2012 MacBook via the Migration assistant. How do I wipe the old Macbook so I can sell on? as when I am deleting items from desktop its also removing from my new Macbook?

thank you

MacBook Pro

Posted on Sep 3, 2021 1:34 AM

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Posted on Sep 3, 2021 10:13 AM

ainsley21 wrote:

Hi, I have recently purchased a new MacBook Air and transferred all my files from 2012 MacBook via the Migration assistant. How do I wipe the old Macbook so I can sell on? as when I am deleting items from desktop its also removing from my new Macbook?
thank you



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


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Sep 3, 2021 10:13 AM in response to ainsley21

ainsley21 wrote:

Hi, I have recently purchased a new MacBook Air and transferred all my files from 2012 MacBook via the Migration assistant. How do I wipe the old Macbook so I can sell on? as when I am deleting items from desktop its also removing from my new Macbook?
thank you



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


2012 MacPro restore to factory settings

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