I am trying to erase an old computer and I am in a Apple Loop not solving my problem.

Jimbo1818 wrote:

I am trying to erase my MacBook Air 13 inch Monterey computer that doesn't have the erase all content feature. I am following the directions and the directions have me going in circles. any suggestions?

From the Related Article, linked above:

Those (Intel) links:

… What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac - Apple Support

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

Jimbo1818 Said:

"I am trying to erase my MacBook Air 13 inch Monterey computer that doesn't have the erase all content feature. I am following the directions and the directions have me going in circles. any suggestions?"

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Reinstall the macOS Anew:

See my User Tip: How to Reinstall the macOS Anew - No TMB Prior to Upgrade - User Tip. Format the hard drive with the applicable macOS, on step D.

In Depth:

Pretty much, it is a matter of:

1. Erasing: and formatting your hard drive to APFS
2. Installing: [the applicable macOS] via a USB Bootable Installer
3. Restoring: info from a Time Machine Backup, using Migration Assistant