How to erase Mac mini?

I get a erase process has failed. I have an old Mac mini not sure which os I have I think it’s a 2012. I have a your computer is low on memory virus and can’t get it removed just want to wipe my Mac clean

Posted on Mar 21, 2022 4:56 PM

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den.thed

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Mar 21, 2022 5:00 PM in response to brickert

You have to startup in macOS Recovery Mode and use Disk Utility.

see > Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support

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