How do i reset to factory settings my macbook pro. The most straightforward way is to hold down the power button until a dialog box appears then choose the restart option. Go to system preferences and then time machine. Signing out will also remove any apple pay card information if you have a macbook pro with touch bar.
Learn more about resetting nvram or pram. Confirm you want to install the latest macos that will run on this macbook pro this last step may take some time. To test this reset.
This option may not be available. You should be able to boot from the cloned external hard drive. If you want to erase all your personal data de select each box beside icloud drive contacts calendars reminders.
The easiest and simplest way to do this is to use time machine the backup application built into macos. Or click continue on each popup if you are using an earlier version of mac operating system. Youll need to be pressing all four keys at once before the apple logo appears.
Option command p and r. Click delete from the mac. Step 1 restart the macbook.
This clears user settings from memory and restores certain security features that might have been altered. Shut down your mac then turn it on and immediately press and hold these four keys together. As such youll want to backup everything that you dont want to permanently lose.
Factory resetting means that your data will be wiped from your macbook. Button on your mac to prompt your mac to begin turning back on. You can fix a number of technical issues by restoring.
Then click on clone. Do so when the gray screen appears during the boot processstep 3 select a wi fi network. First restart your computer.
Leave the macbook pro open and allow it to restart as it requires. Choose your main hard drive in the source and your external hard drive in the destination. Restoring your mac to its factory settings will erase all your data from the hard drive as well as your preferences and customized settings.
Release the keys after about 20 seconds.