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Purchased Mac desktop at thrift store that was not wiped clean. How can I restore it to factory reset to use?

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Posted on Mar 27, 2023 5:19 PM

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Posted on Mar 27, 2023 5:25 PM

THis is what should have been done by the previous owner: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support

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Mar 27, 2023 5:25 PM in response to pinkladymo

THis is what should have been done by the previous owner: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support

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