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restoreair Author

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restore macbook air

Can I restore my Macbook Air back to factory settings

Posted on Nov 21, 2021 1:28 PM

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Encryptor5000

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Posted on Nov 21, 2021 2:46 PM

Hi restoreair,

Yes, you can erase all content and settings, which restores your Mac back to factory settings. Back up your data with Time Machine, then select one of the options below:

If your MacBook Air is running macOS Monterey or later, and it is made in 2018 or later: Erase all content and settings on Mac - Apple Support (CA)

Otherwise, use these steps for an Intel processor or these steps for M1 and future Apple silicon chips.

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