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How to reset my MacBook Pro to factory settings?

Unable to log in. How do you reset your macbook pro to factory settings? I tried the command R when you start it up but it just takes me back to the login screen.


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Posted on Oct 26, 2022 8:39 AM

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Alexis1020 wrote:

Unable to log in. How do you reset your macbook pro to factory settings? I tried the command R when you start it up but it just takes me back to the login screen.


You do not paint a very big picture here..


old issue, new issue, what changed?

Do have backups of your user data?


Is this a matter of simply forgeting your login/admin psswd?


What exact Mac is this—which will determine how easy or complex the resolve to move forward...



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Oct 26, 2022 9:38 AM in response to Alexis1020

Alexis1020 wrote:

Unable to log in. How do you reset your macbook pro to factory settings? I tried the command R when you start it up but it just takes me back to the login screen.


You do not paint a very big picture here..


old issue, new issue, what changed?

Do have backups of your user data?


Is this a matter of simply forgeting your login/admin psswd?


What exact Mac is this—which will determine how easy or complex the resolve to move forward...



Reset your Mac login password - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/reset-your-mac-login-password-mh35902/mac



Erase all content and settings on Mac - Apple Support



Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



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