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What is factory reset & steps to factory reset a MacBook Pro and when to do it?

A factory reset successfully removes all the user data, associated application data, third-party applications, and settings found on the device. It is similar to hard drive reconstructing on a computer. Moreover, data present on other media, such as a safe digital card, is not troubled by a factory reset. A factory reset can be done in many ways, and mostly rely on the electronic device. In a few cases, the factory reset option is obtainable in a service menu on the system.<br>

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What is factory reset & steps to factory reset a MacBook Pro and when to do it?

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  1. What is factory reset & steps to factory reset  a MacBook Pro and when to do it? Visit Us @ http://www.sellmacdirect.co.uk Email: sales@sellmacdirect.co.uk

  2. What is the factory reset?A factory reset successfully removes all the user data, associated application data, third-party applications, and settings found on the device. It is similar to hard drive reconstructing on a computer. Also, a factory reset is sometimes used in problems such as repairing a malfunctioning device, clearing memory space, deletion of a file or virus which is otherwise tough to remove, and restoration of the device to default settings.It can also help in sorting performance problems of the device such as freezing.A factory reset is a step that must be carefully done with caution, as it has the capacity of deleting all data stored on the electronic device. A factory reset is not always recommended for all devices or in all situations.

  3. When to do a factory reset? • Major data corruption or other major errors that couldn’t be resolved. • When you want to delete all old programs and software and get it back to the same when you purchased it.  • When you need to remove and back-up all data because you are planning to sell the device or give it away.

  4. How to do a factory reset? • Tap on the Apple logo present on the top left side of your screen and choose Restart • When it shuts off and turns back on, press and hold the Command + R keys together until you see the Apple logo. During recovery mode, you won’t be able to see your usual screen. But you’ll see the macOS utility window. • In the same mac OS utility window, select Disk Utility and click Continue • Select your ‘Macintosh HD’ start-up disk and tap on Erase

  5. If you use mac OS High Sierra or higher, choose the APFS format and for the older versions, choose Mac OS Extended format or Journaled, Encrypted for an extra security option with disk encryption. For this case, you'll need to set a password. Choose GUID Partition Map • Click on Erase • Wait till the process is completed and click on Done • Go to the Disk Utility menu at the top now and cancel Disk Utility by choosing the red cross. From the mac OS utility windows now select reinstall mac OS. Contemplate installing the latest mac OS • Click on Continue and accept the license agreement now choose a bootable drive for your mac OS • After installation, you have successfully factory reset your Mac.

  6. Conclusion • Hope this article is helpful to you. For more such informative article visit www.sellmacdirect.co.uk

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