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Restore key

Just bought a new MacBook Air 11"

Missing restore key/dongle.

Is it no longer included? Can I purchase one from apple or a third party?

Thanks~

MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012), iOS 6.0.2

Posted on Jan 25, 2013 4:38 AM

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Posted on Jan 25, 2013 6:49 AM

Lion/Mountain Lion


Missing restore key/dongle.



Recovery HD


You startup into "Recovery HD" by holding command and r keys together at startup.

Using Recovery HD you can reinstall OSX,reset password, etc.


http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4718


Restore Key is different from Recovery HD.


http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11381



A new Mac comes with 90 days of free tech support from AppleCare.

AppleCare: 1-800-275-2273

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Jan 25, 2013 6:49 AM in response to Ramirizsteven

Lion/Mountain Lion


Missing restore key/dongle.



Recovery HD


You startup into "Recovery HD" by holding command and r keys together at startup.

Using Recovery HD you can reinstall OSX,reset password, etc.


http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4718


Restore Key is different from Recovery HD.


http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11381



A new Mac comes with 90 days of free tech support from AppleCare.

AppleCare: 1-800-275-2273

Restore key

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