
Press the 'Enter' button on your keyboard. Click 'Terminal' and type 'resetpassword' in the prompt. On the menu bar at the top of the screen, click 'Utilities'. Wait until the Apple logo and the 'Mac OS X Utilities' window appear.

Users of Mac-mini with non Apple keyboard: I cannot guaranty you will be able to get in to single user mode. Pop in the Mac OS X installer CD and hold the 'C' button while you restart your Mac. Reboot your system and immediately after Mac startup sound press and hold following combination: ⌘+S You will need to start your mac in Single User mode to clean disk and system. Some Mac's can be upgraded to later OS X versions that Apple doesn't advertise on AppStore, you can research the latest OS X version for your machine using the free MacTracker and by calling Apple directly and. Open your iTunes and go to Store and click on the “Deauthorize This computer…” then if you have Audible account go to Advanced and “ Deauthorize Audible Account…” Note: OS X 10.6.x must be Software Updated to 10.6.8 via the Apple Menu to install AppStore, then it's under the Apple Menu to use. One of the important thing which you need to do – deauthorizing a computer. This client purchased latest Retina MBP and want to sell old one. Recently I have a client which asked me to reset his MBP to factory default.

REQUIRED USER LEVEL: USER WITH ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE OF THE MAC OS X AND SELL ! In macOS Catalina (10.15) and later, select Apple ID > Overview >. I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCIDENTAL LOST OF DATA.īACKUP IF DOING THIS WHERE THERE IS DATA ON THE DRIVE NEEDED TO BE SAVED Heres a look at whats involved when you perform a factory reset on your Mac.

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How to reset Mac OS X Lion/Mountain Lion to Factory DefaultĪlways make a fresh backup before you will get under the hood of your MAC! BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN USING THE “rm” command as you may delete your whole drive!ĭO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
