Erasing all content and settings on old IMAC

I need to recycle my old IMAC. I do not have the System Preference option "Erase All Contents and Settings" available. What should I do?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.7

Posted on Aug 17, 2024 11:59 AM

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Posted on Aug 17, 2024 12:34 PM

Use the instructions in the "If your Mac doesn't have Erase All Content and Settings" section of What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac - Apple Support


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