Q: How can I wipe clean my iMac to sale it? OS X

I am trying to reset my iMac essentially to "Factory Default" like you would an iPhone if you were selling it. I have yet to find out how to do this. My iMac is a mid 2014.

iMac, OS X El Capitan (10.11.3)

Posted on Jan 24, 2016 2:25 PM

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by Niel,

Niel Jan 24, 2016 2:26 PM in response to NinjaChickenAHH
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Jan 24, 2016 2:26 PM in response to NinjaChickenAHH

Click here and follow the instructions.

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babowa Jan 24, 2016 2:48 PM in response to NinjaChickenAHH
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Jan 24, 2016 2:48 PM in response to NinjaChickenAHH

Make sure you erase and reinstall the original OS because any OS you downloaded as an upgrade is not transferable and the license is tied to your Apple ID - so the recipient would never be able to update apps or reinstall the OS unless they had access to your Apple ID and password.
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