My file transfer from the old MacBook Air failed and I have rethought some of the set up choices, so I want to reset my new MacBook Air and start over from scratch. How can I do this?
MacBook Air (2020 or later)
You can reinstall macOS by following these instructions. Before you click Reinstall macOS, you can use Disk Utility to Erase the drive first.
But, if you've already got an account setup then it's far easier and faster to simply open Applications > Utilities > Migration Assistant and try transferring your data from your old MacBook Air again. When it's done, you'll be asked the same setup questions when you log into that account. If your old account exists after logging in with the new one, simply delete it.
Doing it this way instead of reinstalling macOS saves time by skipping the recovery process - which can be slow depending on your internet speed.
You can reinstall macOS by following these instructions. Before you click Reinstall macOS, you can use Disk Utility to Erase the drive first.
But, if you've already got an account setup then it's far easier and faster to simply open Applications > Utilities > Migration Assistant and try transferring your data from your old MacBook Air again. When it's done, you'll be asked the same setup questions when you log into that account. If your old account exists after logging in with the new one, simply delete it.
Doing it this way instead of reinstalling macOS saves time by skipping the recovery process - which can be slow depending on your internet speed.
Best choice is to create a new admin account, then log into that account and remove any other accounts.
You can change the setup choices from System Preferences.
If it is an M1 Mac, you may render it temporarily unusable if you attempt to "reset" it.
Migrate from your old Mac.
Keep the admin account or remove it as desired.
Thank you! I really appreciate you taking the time to reply. That worked for me!
My file transfer from the old MacBook Air failed so I want to reset my new MacBook Air and start over from scratch. How can I do this?
