How do I completely factory reset my MacBook pro?

How do I completely factory reset my MacBook pro?

If you haven’t upgraded already, it’s easiest to factory reset a Mac that’s running Monterey.

1. Make a fresh backup of your Mac.
2. Open System Preferences.
3. Click System Preferences in the menu bar > Erase All Contents and Settings.
4. Follow the prompts to fully erase your Mac.

How do I reset my Mac to factory settings without a recovery key?

Occasionally, it may be possible to restore a missing recovery partition, by resetting your Parameter RAM (PRAM). To reset the PRAM, restart your Mac while holding down the ‘Command+Option+P+R’ keys until you hear the startup chime for a second time.

How can I restart my MacBook Pro without the power button?

All it takes to force a restart of a frozen MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is to press down on the Touch ID button until the device reboots.

How do I reset my MacBook pro without Internet?

Click on the Erase tab in the DU main window. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Options button, check the button for Zero Data and click on OK to return to the Erase window. Click on the Erase button.

Can’t find Erase all content and settings on MacBook pro?

How to Erase All Content and Settings in macOS

1. Launch System Preferences.
2. Click System Preferences in the menu bar and select Erase All Content and Settings.
3. Enter your admin password when prompted.
4. Click Continue to confirm that all items will be erased.
5. Enter your Apple ID and password if prompted to sign out.

How do I restart my Mac using the keyboard?

Control–Power button* or Control–Media Eject : Display a dialog asking whether you want to restart, sleep, or shut down. Control–Command–Power button:* Force your Mac to restart, without prompting to save any open and unsaved documents. Control–Command–Media Eject : Quit all apps, then restart your Mac.