can i still factory reset my macbook pro 2010 ruing macos high sierra

I want to factory reset my Mac with Mac OS high Sierra to give to a family member I just need to know if it is to old to be factory reset.

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Earlier Mac models

Posted on Sep 19, 2023 11:01 PM

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Posted on Sep 19, 2023 11:21 PM

Create a bootable installer directly on the Mac you plan to erase:


Create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support


Then follow this article, though booting the bootable installer rather than booting Recovery:


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


The old Macs and internet recovery can sometimes have issues. Having a local High Sierra installer avoids that possibility, should it happen to arise here.

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Sep 19, 2023 11:21 PM in response to TheB2010

Create a bootable installer directly on the Mac you plan to erase:


Create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support


Then follow this article, though booting the bootable installer rather than booting Recovery:


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


The old Macs and internet recovery can sometimes have issues. Having a local High Sierra installer avoids that possibility, should it happen to arise here.

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