Erase and Reset Mac to Original Factory Specs 2019 Guide, before selling or disposing your computer

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  • čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
  • If you are selling or disposing of your Mac you will need to reset it back to factory specs and erase all of your personal data.
    This method will allow to to reset you Mac back to the Original Mac OS X Operating System version that shipped with your computer.
    That way, when you sell or give away your mac it will be in pristine condition with the exact operating system, it had when it left the factory.
    Remember to BACK UP your data before you perform this procedure. It WILL destroy all the data on your Mac.
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Komentáře • 50

  • @RolandKarlBryce
    @RolandKarlBryce Před 10 měsíci +2

    Yes, this worked straight away. MacBook Air 2011 now has Lion OSX, so now I’m loading Logic 9 onto it because that is the sweet spot of software and hardware unity. Thank you

  • @collincoutinho
    @collincoutinho Před rokem +2

    One of the BEST tutorials I have come across and thanks a ton 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @LuisPacheco4577
    @LuisPacheco4577 Před rokem +3

    This is the only tutorial that worked for me. Thanks

  • @kontrakgaming4107
    @kontrakgaming4107 Před rokem +1

    Man thank you! My kid got a hand me down mac book from her aunt and she said she didn’t want it because she has her iPad and her school computer, so when we got the mac from my aunt they had my kids info set up already. But dads gonna use it now and I didn’t have a clue on how to reboot the system so I can just have my settings! This helped with ease! Best video I’ve seen

  • @frankmwangi6937
    @frankmwangi6937 Před 3 lety +8

    Thank you this is the best tutorial I’ve seen for this since it covers what to do with the “Macintosh -Data” volume when preparing to erase the disk. It was very clear and easy to follow as well.

  • @prosperringisai828
    @prosperringisai828 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much this was really helpful

  • @ashleyyyinthewild
    @ashleyyyinthewild Před rokem +4

    Searched for HOURS and finally someone who knows what they are talking about!! THANK YOU

  • @mas2913
    @mas2913 Před rokem +1

    Very helpful thank you very much

  • @saibalkm
    @saibalkm Před 3 lety

    Best tutorial !

  • @rickcontreras4943
    @rickcontreras4943 Před rokem +2

    Thank you Sir

  • @user-cz3mz1kc1y
    @user-cz3mz1kc1y Před rokem

    Thank you , u r the best

  • @mariaarango3662
    @mariaarango3662 Před rokem

    Amazing thank you

  • @Alt.No.01
    @Alt.No.01 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Ferfect job❤❤❤

  • @biafrathepromiseland8379
    @biafrathepromiseland8379 Před 9 měsíci +1

    mine didn't work i need help with directions of what to do thanks

  • @EmpireFromGroudUp
    @EmpireFromGroudUp Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you! Saved me hours more of going in the same circle on my settings screen😭

  • @frank3481
    @frank3481 Před 3 lety +1

    What's the difference between deleting the disk with volume and deleting through Erase?

  • @hungchung2726
    @hungchung2726 Před 2 lety

    Hello my safari not loading. Its just freezing, do you have a video showing how to fix it?

  • @peterdpham
    @peterdpham Před rokem +1

    Thank you for video. I followed but it keeps asking to sign in the apple id. this apple computer was from my dad that I dont know his id. Anyway to reinstall without apple id? it is OS Yosemite 10.10. Thank you

  • @maubiukwuteno5572
    @maubiukwuteno5572 Před rokem +2

    Do I need a mouse for this?
    As I am stock at the macOs Utility and can't click continue with the touch pad😢
    Help please!!

  • @popmusikdaddy
    @popmusikdaddy Před 2 lety

    I have a question, what do you if done all of that but the password hint and reset is locked.

  • @Tez865
    @Tez865 Před rokem +1

    I did it to mine but it didn’t work 😢

  • @KaeTracks
    @KaeTracks Před měsícem

    How long does it take to boot up
    4:29 ?

  • @santoshkumartiwari7057

    Excellent sir

  • @cynthiamcdonagh4458
    @cynthiamcdonagh4458 Před 2 měsíci

    I purchased an iMac 27”, 2007-2009 and tried many times to reset to factory. After watching your video I got so excited but I don’t get loading bar. I get B/Wtwirl and then my apple bar appears on bottom of screen. I own

  • @saraadeyemi6534
    @saraadeyemi6534 Před rokem

    I keep getting error message saying this item is temporarily unavailable. What do I do?

  • @kbwfgg6400
    @kbwfgg6400 Před rokem +1

    Yea, another video that shows about the same but does not work????????All I get after the reboot is a dark screen with an error symbol.

  • @monwabisitoba9643
    @monwabisitoba9643 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank You !!

  • @user-ll8hn6dz2j
    @user-ll8hn6dz2j Před 3 měsíci

    Mine does not respond to r and command

  • @selnn9966
    @selnn9966 Před 2 lety

    After the installation of the os, it's now stuck with the spinning wheel thing, it has been going on for hours now, what should i do??

    • @kellymendez
      @kellymendez Před 4 měsíci

      Turn it off wait coupleseconds .then turn it back onb😮😮😮😮

  • @amonster8mymother
    @amonster8mymother Před rokem +1

    Hi. I bought a macbook second hand from a guy off Facebook marketplace and when I got it home it days I have a system administrator password possibly from the guy? Can I reset the macbook to get rid of it?

  • @Rich-jv2mx
    @Rich-jv2mx Před 4 lety

    When it gets to the install macOS Mojave screen my continue is greyed out and I can’t click continue. Help please

  • @kerrylittle3900
    @kerrylittle3900 Před 9 měsíci

    If I did a factory reset would I lose programs like Word? Acquired another iMac from a deceased aunt. So need to get around Apple ID and iTunes and other things. What would be the best way to go about this without messing things up? Or should I just call Apple and have then advise? It's a 2008 iMac desktop 27".Thanks.

    • @GemsbokAppleTipsandTricks
      @GemsbokAppleTipsandTricks  Před 9 měsíci +1

      A factory reset, would delete all of the software loaded. If you have the password to get into the Mac itself, you could set up a new account for the Mac for yourself through Users & Groups in the System Preferences. The you can enter your own Apple ID when using that account. You can also delete your Aunt's account from there when you're ready.

  • @hiruu3062
    @hiruu3062 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you for helping me out 🫡 I watched so many videos but not helpful ,but you done a great job for me ,Thank you again

  • @FadzliRealtor
    @FadzliRealtor Před 3 lety +1

    I am trying to reinstall after deleting it previously for a new owner for my laptop. Now I want to install the OS. It keeps on giving me error saying "an error occurred when preparing the installation".
    Changed the date and time still nothing.
    So I am trying to start from the beginning by erasing everything again. APFS is greyed out. When I choose Mac OS extended journaled, it gives me an error.

  • @ronburg3663
    @ronburg3663 Před rokem

    Can ANYONE tell me how to to erase and reinstall os on 2013 trash can

  • @grillin_w_chris
    @grillin_w_chris Před 4 lety

    My tells me the item is temporary unavailable

  • @Benzell01
    @Benzell01 Před rokem

    Bro I just wanted to reset my iMac then it down graded from high sierra to Mac OS X Lion 😭😭😭😭

  • @stevesims2243
    @stevesims2243 Před rokem +3

    not going to like a video where the creator does not answer questions

  • @navigatorofnone
    @navigatorofnone Před 4 lety +1

    Cool, but im not ready to sell mine yet 😅

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    @raulpiul6368 Před rokem

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  • @user-gv3gh7pg6d
    @user-gv3gh7pg6d Před rokem +1

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    Request *TIMCODING* because this process can be very tricky since the initial ID is not yours. Therefore, the activation lock removal will be no less than a challenge. However, you are not alone in this mission at this point Timcoding is Able🔗😊😊