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Hello l would like to get help regarding reset of my macbook air 2017

Hello ,

I am facing isssues regarding storage. so i want to reset my macbookair 2017. can i get guidance regarding reset procedure

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.0

Posted on Sep 12, 2021 12:06 AM

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Posted on Sep 12, 2021 12:22 AM

aman_bazz125 Said:

"Hello , I am facing isssues regarding storage. so i want to reset my macbookair 2017. can i get guidance regarding reset procedure"

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Reinstalling the macOS Anew:

Try This:

1. First, Backup your Mac, then

2. Then, install your macOS Big Sur anew.

3. Finally, migrate it over from the Backup created in step 1


In Depth:

1. Back up your Mac:

Start by Creating a Time Machine Backupof my Mac. That way I could be assured that Incan recover my Mac, should I need the App back or if anything goes wrong due to the removal. So, Create a Time Machine backup of your Mac, so that you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reinstall.


2. Use a USB Bootable Installer:

Create a USB Bootable Installer for Big Sur. Delete the hard drive's partition. Then, install this macOS with. Go Here: How to Create a Bootable Installer for macOS - Apple Support.


3. Migrate and Reinstall Data and Apps:

Next migrate it over from the Time Machine Backup you created in step 1 to this new install.

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Sep 12, 2021 12:22 AM in response to aman_bazz125

aman_bazz125 Said:

"Hello , I am facing isssues regarding storage. so i want to reset my macbookair 2017. can i get guidance regarding reset procedure"

-------


Reinstalling the macOS Anew:

Try This:

1. First, Backup your Mac, then

2. Then, install your macOS Big Sur anew.

3. Finally, migrate it over from the Backup created in step 1


In Depth:

1. Back up your Mac:

Start by Creating a Time Machine Backupof my Mac. That way I could be assured that Incan recover my Mac, should I need the App back or if anything goes wrong due to the removal. So, Create a Time Machine backup of your Mac, so that you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reinstall.


2. Use a USB Bootable Installer:

Create a USB Bootable Installer for Big Sur. Delete the hard drive's partition. Then, install this macOS with. Go Here: How to Create a Bootable Installer for macOS - Apple Support.


3. Migrate and Reinstall Data and Apps:

Next migrate it over from the Time Machine Backup you created in step 1 to this new install.

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