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How can I erase my iMac running macOS Big Sur?

I cannot seem to erase the content on my iMac OS Big Sur. I’ve tried everything and I can’t seem to find where to go.

Can you please help thank you

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iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 13.6

Posted on Feb 16, 2025 7:28 AM

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gsyrba

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Feb 16, 2025 7:36 AM in response to sherifromlindenhurst

Have you tried the built in Erase Assistant, or Recovery? If so, try these steps...

Restart Your Mac.
While your Mac wakes up, hold down Command +R keys simultaneously. ...
Select Disk Utility.
Click Continue.
Select View.
Click on Show All Devices.
Choose your Startup disk (Usually named “Apple SSD”)
Click on Erase.

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