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How do I erase all content on my IMac- Monterey,

How do I erase all content on my IMAC Monterey?


iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 12.3

Posted on Nov 8, 2022 12:27 PM

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Posted on Nov 8, 2022 12:36 PM

Hello!


Depending on what Mac you have, there are a number of ways to accomplish this.


If you're using macOS Monterey or later on a Mac with Apple silicon or a Mac with the Apple T2 Security Chip, use Erase All Content and Settings.


Erase your Mac and reset it to factory settings - Apple Support


If you're using an older Mac with an Intel processor without the Apple T2 Security Chip, use Disk Utility to erase your startup disk, then reinstall macOS.


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

How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support


In either case, make sure to save any files you want to keep.


How to back up your Mac - Official Apple Support


Cheers,


Jack

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Nov 8, 2022 12:36 PM in response to dasm4444

Hello!


Depending on what Mac you have, there are a number of ways to accomplish this.


If you're using macOS Monterey or later on a Mac with Apple silicon or a Mac with the Apple T2 Security Chip, use Erase All Content and Settings.


Erase your Mac and reset it to factory settings - Apple Support


If you're using an older Mac with an Intel processor without the Apple T2 Security Chip, use Disk Utility to erase your startup disk, then reinstall macOS.


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

How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support


In either case, make sure to save any files you want to keep.


How to back up your Mac - Official Apple Support


Cheers,


Jack

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