If you want to do a complete reset of your Mac computer and restore it to factory settings, so that it is like new, the procedure is very simple, as you will see in this article.
Performing a complete erase of the computer is very useful when you want to completely recover the storage space or when you are going to give the computer to someone else, so that they do not have access to documents saved on it or to the established configuration options.
It can also be useful if you are selling the computer or giving it to Apple for a refund during the purchase of a new computer. In this case, it is recommended to use the Migration Assistant to transfer all the information to the new computer before proceeding with the complete deletion.
How to erase everything on your Mac and do a complete reset
Resetting the Mac to factory settings and deleting all the content included in it is very simple, since the computer itself has a tool that will help you perform a complete reset. Follow this step by step and in a few minutes you will have your Mac like new.
-The first thing you have to do is go to the Apple menu (by clicking on the apple icon that appears in the upper left part of the screen) and there, access “System Settings” or “System Preferences” (the name will vary depending on the version of the MacOS operating system you use.
-Once there, go down the options menu and click on the “General” tab
-Now click on “Delete content and settings” on the right side of the screen.
-So The Mac “Delete Wizard” will start, a tool that will guide you through the process of eliminating all the settings and content on your computer. It will ask you for your administrator username and password. Enter it to continue.
-Now you will be able to see all the elements that will be deleted along with your settings and content. You can select or deactivate those you want.
-Click on “Continue” and Apple will remove from the computer everything that is needed to restore the computer to factory settings.
