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Reset Mac mini to factory settings

Mac mini 2011

Need to reset.

Control + 6 at startup doesn’t appear to do it.

Anyone have a working answer?

Mike

Mac mini, 10.12

Posted on Oct 9, 2022 12:58 PM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2022 1:25 PM

Startup in macOS Internet Recovery Mode. Option-Shift-Command-R

see > Use macOS Recovery on an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support


Connecting the Mac mini directly to your router using an Ethernet cable is easier, faster and more reliable than using Wi-Fi.


Then follow the Erase and Reinstall directions,

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

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Oct 9, 2022 1:25 PM in response to mike-n-mary

Startup in macOS Internet Recovery Mode. Option-Shift-Command-R

see > Use macOS Recovery on an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support


Connecting the Mac mini directly to your router using an Ethernet cable is easier, faster and more reliable than using Wi-Fi.


Then follow the Erase and Reinstall directions,

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

Reset Mac mini to factory settings

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