Factory Reset for Old Macbook Pro
I have an ancient Macbook Pro , mid-2012 that is running ridiculously slow. I want to restore it to factory settings but cannot find a way. It is currently running os Mojave
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14
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ryipchoy Said:
"Factory Reset for Old Macbook Pro: I have an ancient Macbook Pro , mid-2012 that is running ridiculously slow. I want to restore it to factory settings but cannot find a way. It is currently running os Mojave"
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Three Thoughts:
A. New User:
Try creating a new user. See if you still get this error. If not, then transfer everything over to this new user, and then trash the user giving you all the issues. Important: Perform this in Safe Mode [Hold down the shift key upon boot]. In Safe Mode, login items do not load at login, certain system preferences are set aside, and damaged system files are intentionally fixed.
B. Clear Storage:
If your hard drive is filled almost to full capacity, then is will slow down, eventually leading to a hotter and hotter hard drive (and a sooner failure). So, rid of unneeded items like TV Shows, and Movies, and Music.
C. Any Backups?:
Restore it from a backup. Perhaps things are better performed when the backup existed.
