resetting computer
Im giving my computer to someone. How do I reset it to factory settings?
MacBook Pro (15-inch Early 2011), OS X El Capitan (10.11.6)
Clickhereand follow the instructions. If the computer originally shipped with Mac OS X 10.6.8 or earlier, when you reach step 5, insert its original disk, restart with the C or Option key held down, use the Disk Utility to erase the internal drive, and install a fresh OS.
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