How To Erase & Factory Reset A Mac & Reinstall macOS - Step By Step Guide

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2019
  • How to erase all data on a Mac, how to factory reset a Mac, and how to reinstall macOS. This works for any Mac Including Macbook, Macbook Air, MacBook Pro, Imac, Imac Pro, Mac Pro, & Mac Mini. DISCLAIMER: You do this at YOUR own risk.
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Komentáře • 705

  • @FullSpeedMacAndPC
    @FullSpeedMacAndPC  Před 4 lety +38

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    • @silvanavaquero4457
      @silvanavaquero4457 Před 4 lety +4

      I found I have 2 hard drives. One appear as Macintosh HD and the other one as Macintosh HD - Data, which one should I erase or what should I do? (Btw, im getting rid of this mac)

    • @silvanavaquero4457
      @silvanavaquero4457 Před 4 lety

      Nevermind. Already found a solution. Thanks though. It did help me too.

    • @ivanhucktorres4339
      @ivanhucktorres4339 Před 4 lety

      Silvana Rivas hey tell whats ur solution ? I havemacos catalina and then i follow the instructions until “ macos catalina eill be installed on the disk “ macintosh HD “ is it good for me ? I hope u can see this now. I need help

    • @twoodz2777
      @twoodz2777 Před 4 lety +3

      What’s the difference btwn “command+R“ and “command+option+R” ?

    • @rajeshkumar-yf2ud
      @rajeshkumar-yf2ud Před 4 lety

      I forgot admin name or password in preferences

  • @OTCRock4one
    @OTCRock4one Před 4 lety +65

    This is the clearest concise tutorial that I've found on YT. Your images are even the best. I really like the option where you tell your audience to hold certain keys if you are going to keep the mac or give it to someone or sell it; that wasn't included in tutorials by others on YT. Good job!

    • @kingrobert1st
      @kingrobert1st Před 2 lety

      You could keep it and sell it back to yourself. I can't see the difference.

  •  Před 3 lety +11

    This is why I love youtube. I literally had my IMAC sitting collecting dust since 2018 lol I've searched up this so many times and never worked but this video got my computer back without having to wait in apple extreme lines lol. thanks 😬

  • @sunsetbeach2893
    @sunsetbeach2893 Před 4 lety +14

    Hey man. Thanks so much for making this video. It was so easy to follow screen by screen as well as concise. Really appreciate your help! Have a great day!

  • @randymacewen7367
    @randymacewen7367 Před 3 lety +23

    Thanks for the very effective tutorial, as you definitely know your subject matter! Great job!

  • @richardmassei9488
    @richardmassei9488 Před 3 lety +13

    I am a Windows based IT Professional so whatever I have learned about Mac OS and functionality is pretty much self taught, so I really appreciate this informative video to reset a iMac which I just sold. Very easy to follow and everything worked perfectly. Thanks

  • @muniz1977
    @muniz1977 Před 3 lety +9

    Brother, you saved my day. I was trying to reinstall this Mac for a long time and your explanation was clear like crystal. Thank you very much and I just Subscribed to your Channel.

  • @cashleigh01
    @cashleigh01 Před 3 lety +29

    After going through 5 other videos, your video explained the process in an easy to understand manner. Thank you!

  • @rociojuarez5489
    @rociojuarez5489 Před rokem +1

    Oh MY GOD. This is THE best video on CZcams. All these other people are just trying to low-key promote other services and give extra steps that are not even needed! This was simple, straight to the point, and EASY. I have NO computer maintenance skills, ZERO, and this helped me reinstall Monterey from the most recent 12.6 update issue!!

  • @zawondralee3590
    @zawondralee3590 Před 4 lety +4

    THANK YOU!!! I have an older Mac that I thought I would have to pay someone to retrieve all of my precious memories before I do a system upgrade. This video is a Godsend! I'm a new sub because of this video. Blessings to you

  • @colematthews7535
    @colematthews7535 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you my dude, I thought my Mac was unusable. It’s been sitting for almost a year, and I finally decided to try and figure it out. First guy to do anything that actually let me back into my laptop.

  • @HorshamHector
    @HorshamHector Před 3 lety +7

    Thank you so much. A well presented video with clear and easy to understood instructions. Like others I couldn't find any other video that was so clear. Worked well for me in order to sell my iMac (yes, I've bought a new 2020 intel iMac).

  • @weststarr2046
    @weststarr2046 Před 3 lety +8

    CLEAN & CLEAR guiding...THANKS A LOT my friend!!!1

  • @cristinacastro2845
    @cristinacastro2845 Před 3 lety +4

    I have been the last frustrating days trying to fix my laptop. Your video was the solution. So well explained, clear, beautiful. Thank you very much

  • @victormdeltorojr6139
    @victormdeltorojr6139 Před 3 lety +216

    i am a Senior Citizen in New York City I am 70 years young (Never Say Old) lol thanks for making it sooooooooosimple Vic

  • @NikBailey
    @NikBailey Před 4 lety +47

    Thank you, was the only video I found that was very clear and to the point.

  • @southsidetokyo
    @southsidetokyo Před 3 lety +5

    Excellent instructions. I'm on Windows but my friend that uses Mac asked me to reset their computer. I did it without problems using this video.

  • @elite1047
    @elite1047 Před 4 lety +3

    I watched 3 videos and the was the most clear and concise. I loved how you explained the different reboot options. To anyone needing to do this.. look no further!

  • @RealWizardry
    @RealWizardry Před 3 lety +7

    I had a spare Mac mini in my cupboard that I wanted to use as a HomeAssistant server but it was SO slow! This video allowed me to wipe the Mac quickly and easily. Quick note: I’m using a PC keyboard so if you replace the command key with the windows key, it works fine.
    Thanks for the very clear instructions!

  • @faazyhanoo
    @faazyhanoo Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks mate in 10 minutes I've reset the iMac because of your video keep up the good work 👍

  • @no1cr500racer
    @no1cr500racer Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent video, easy to follow, just what we needed! Thanks!!!!

  • @Eli-pg6qb
    @Eli-pg6qb Před rokem

    I have been trying to follow instructions of other CZcamsrs for 2 days. 5 min with your video and I got it! Thanks so much!

  • @lollypop5249
    @lollypop5249 Před 4 lety +13

    Thank you so much 😊 sub liked all in place. You safe me from computer war that I been fighting for 3 days.

  • @ayeshakhalid44
    @ayeshakhalid44 Před 3 lety +5

    Finally, Thankyou!

  • @joe-qw3id
    @joe-qw3id Před 2 lety +1

    This is the clearest instructions one can get. Job well done. Thumb up!

  • @griffinborremans6591
    @griffinborremans6591 Před rokem +1

    Do I need to back all my things up if I have everything of my Apple ID on my phone?

  • @zoron9102
    @zoron9102 Před 4 lety +11

    Thank you! This was very clear and concise! Great job!

  • @mercyannestella3579
    @mercyannestella3579 Před rokem +1

    Very well put together video, great job ! Thank you so much for making this video !

  • @henokgebree
    @henokgebree Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you!finally I got peace of mind with your easy to understand step by step guide.

  • @dougstuckey9246
    @dougstuckey9246 Před 3 lety

    Thanks very much for the video. I was delighted to have your assistance. Great job

  • @joyannst.germaine1593
    @joyannst.germaine1593 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank thank for this video! You made it so easy for me to do it! You rock!! 😀

  • @emersil
    @emersil Před 2 lety +1

    great job explaining it!!! Worked perfectly!

  • @MayankChaba
    @MayankChaba Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you. Clear, concise and to the point.

  • @selizbagcilar
    @selizbagcilar Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for the information. It was so helpful.

  • @jaspert.4693
    @jaspert.4693 Před 3 lety

    Very clear, the only video that was helpful! Thanks a lot!!!!

  • @stephendrake7078
    @stephendrake7078 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks for the clear instructions. On my late 2009 27" iMac, Cmd+Opt+R stubbornly refused to work, but Cmd+R took me to the Utilities menu, and I could proceed from there. High Sierra is the best my machine can run and should give someone else good use for quite a while. It's reloading as I type this. Thanks again.

  • @HeleneFER
    @HeleneFER Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you so much for such clear explanation! Please run for President

  • @bfsdftsdkfs6312
    @bfsdftsdkfs6312 Před 4 lety

    Still in process but so far its working awesome. Thank you very much! Your video was so helpful!!!!

  • @Jannats_world
    @Jannats_world Před 4 lety +2

    Bro ur video was super useful thank u.

  • @joonassoininen9094
    @joonassoininen9094 Před rokem +1

    THANK YOU!! You made my school year so much better

  • @mirnanrodriguez6430
    @mirnanrodriguez6430 Před 2 lety

    This video was a huge help for me!! I am so glad I found this tutorial.. Great job! thank you!

  • @cemepkacemepka
    @cemepkacemepka Před 3 lety

    Really helpful! Thanks for the good job bro

  • @Harlembrown
    @Harlembrown Před 3 lety +1

    Very helpful! Thank you very much.

  • @RK14816
    @RK14816 Před 3 lety +5

    The Tutorial was effective and gone smooth the whole process as was expected. Thank you for sharing a wonderful video.

  • @johnmckenzie9453
    @johnmckenzie9453 Před 2 lety

    I watched about 10 vids on here... only yours got me where I needed to be so many thanks for that ...

  • @Pittsburghhomicides412
    @Pittsburghhomicides412 Před 3 lety +1

    This video definitely helped me!! Thanks mane

  • @haroldrull4943
    @haroldrull4943 Před 2 lety

    The best, easy to follow. I subscribed!

  • @monikamajdan4193
    @monikamajdan4193 Před 3 lety

    Thank you very much for this, great help! :)

  • @abheyadon642
    @abheyadon642 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks a Billion sir very clear instructions, wish All The Best Always !

  • @blaspayri
    @blaspayri Před 2 lety

    so clear and right to the point. Thank you

  • @larryFWD
    @larryFWD Před 3 lety +5

    Hi cheers for the tips but can I ask what the implications are for choosing the CMD+R (decision to keep the Mac) over the CMD+OPTION+R (decision to sell) when rebooting. I want to format mine which was sold to me by a seller who didn't reset to factory settings. Am I best choosing the second/latter option in this instance? even though I intend to keep it, I want to make sure that nothing from the previous owner is connected to the PC ever! Thanks in advance

  • @sasasarinah1415
    @sasasarinah1415 Před 2 lety +1

    I reinstalled my mac just now but still keep the old memory. Thank God i found your video. Thank you, Sir.

  • @LizsBoutique
    @LizsBoutique Před 11 měsíci

    This video was so helpful!! I have been trying to figure this our for two days!!!! Thank you sooo much!!!! 🥰

  • @kiondreowens
    @kiondreowens Před 2 lety

    Exactly what I needed thank you 🙏🏽🙌

  • @nicholascervantes4782
    @nicholascervantes4782 Před 3 lety

    Thank you, your video really helped out 👍🏼

  • @ronaldsworld-afilipinoinus6957

    Thank you for your video! This is the solution that I need!

  • @GuillermoEscamilla
    @GuillermoEscamilla Před 4 lety

    Excellent tutorial, thanks a lot!

  • @WediDebas
    @WediDebas Před 3 lety

    Thank you very much for your clear explanation.

  • @paulwharton1850
    @paulwharton1850 Před 2 lety

    Excellent !
    Many thanks.....all the way from London.

  • @AaronJAmbe
    @AaronJAmbe Před 4 lety

    Thanks for your help bro!

  • @956NoQuemaCuh
    @956NoQuemaCuh Před 4 lety

    Thank you for the detailed information

  • @garywu123
    @garywu123 Před 2 lety

    This is the most useful video for installing the MacOS. Thank you very much.

  • @jielin3952
    @jielin3952 Před rokem

    Thank you for the video. Well explained and really helpful.

  • @capricorn1993
    @capricorn1993 Před 4 lety

    do you back up with backblaze before or after the factory reset?

  • @lalofxck
    @lalofxck Před rokem +1

    Do i need to backup my Mac before doing this, or is it a back up copy of OS storage in my Mac?

  • @salehahmatabakar3786
    @salehahmatabakar3786 Před 3 lety +1

    Finally thank you 🙏🏽

  • @elvinpagan7037
    @elvinpagan7037 Před 2 lety

    Excellent tutorial I follow your instruction and it work !

  • @TheDirtyBirchTrails
    @TheDirtyBirchTrails Před 4 lety

    Wow very good. You got me going. Excellent thank you very much !!

  • @steve62933
    @steve62933 Před 2 lety

    This is the best tutorial I've seen. Thank you so much for the Tutorial.

  • @oswaldmungwazi3143
    @oswaldmungwazi3143 Před 3 lety

    Thanks, the video was a great help.

  • @kevinflores139
    @kevinflores139 Před 3 lety

    Thank you brother!!! So helpful.

  • @HoracioMrJJimenez
    @HoracioMrJJimenez Před 2 lety

    This is the best tutorial I've seen. Thank you!

  • @jacek6109
    @jacek6109 Před 4 lety

    Thanks man you are amazing thanks for the help

  • @modernizemysite
    @modernizemysite Před 3 lety

    Thank you! Worked great 👍

  • @pasansenevirathna3632

    Well explained and helped my issue. Thank you!

  • @YASIRKING143
    @YASIRKING143 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for giving me a information And it’s very Easy And I’m really happy from my Mac become a new version

  • @JohnnyChinch
    @JohnnyChinch Před 3 měsíci

    You are the best. THANK YOU!!!!

  • @myshop9709
    @myshop9709 Před 4 lety

    Thanks so much, You video shows steps very details and supper easy to understand it. I got it & reset my MacBook quickly. Many thanks 😊

  • @1thecraftielady
    @1thecraftielady Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for instructions with pictures.

  • @nandarkoko361
    @nandarkoko361 Před 20 dny

    U fix my problem.Thank and appreciate!

  • @claudiasclosetlifestyle

    Thank you. This was very helpful

  • @miguelfilio7069
    @miguelfilio7069 Před 4 lety

    Thanks so much very helpful for my Mac working 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @donovanmramba4126
    @donovanmramba4126 Před rokem

    Very clear and useful. Thanks.

  • @estefaniacontreras4157

    Literally the only video that worked for me!

  • @lovemickytobits
    @lovemickytobits Před rokem

    no nonsense with clear instructions! thank you!!

  • @caylanikole8183
    @caylanikole8183 Před rokem

    this video really helped, thanks so much!

  • @mohamadfahad5499
    @mohamadfahad5499 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you ❤️

  • @doc_sZb
    @doc_sZb Před 2 lety

    Great video, really helpful.

  • @mustaphaibrahim2070
    @mustaphaibrahim2070 Před 2 lety

    Well explanatory....great job
    Thank you

  • @natearmstrong8340
    @natearmstrong8340 Před 3 lety

    Clear and concise thank you.

  • @shahidahmed3386
    @shahidahmed3386 Před 4 lety

    Man, you are a savior, Your video helped me a lot...

  • @DaRazee
    @DaRazee Před 2 lety

    Thank dude, u are my savior! great explanation overall!

  • @HoppeTravelDiaries
    @HoppeTravelDiaries Před 3 lety

    This was a really great video

  • @RecarroJamesOfficial
    @RecarroJamesOfficial Před 2 lety

    Clear and concise... Thanks

  • @hellofromdotherside8241

    Great video. Thank you!!

  • @idriscekim
    @idriscekim Před 4 měsíci

    This is the clearest concise tutorial that I've found . I really like the option where you tell your audience, thank you very much and with blessing of God.

  • @annikaando
    @annikaando Před 3 lety +1

    what do you do in disk utility if you don’t have APFS or Mac OS extended journaled as options?

  • @Pattern_seeker202
    @Pattern_seeker202 Před 2 lety

    Worked like a charm. Even signing out of accounts was easier. Thank you.

  • @freedomfaction100
    @freedomfaction100 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for making it so simple.

  • @rockydonet
    @rockydonet Před 2 lety

    nice! thank you very much, very clear tutorial