I found I have 2 hard drives. One appear as Macintosh HD and the other one as Macintosh HD - Data, which one should I erase or what should I do? (Btw, im getting rid of this mac)
Silvana Rivas hey tell whats ur solution ? I havemacos catalina and then i follow the instructions until “ macos catalina eill be installed on the disk “ macintosh HD “ is it good for me ? I hope u can see this now. I need help
This is the clearest concise tutorial that I've found on YT. Your images are even the best. I really like the option where you tell your audience to hold certain keys if you are going to keep the mac or give it to someone or sell it; that wasn't included in tutorials by others on YT. Good job!
Oh MY GOD. This is THE best video on TH-cam. All these other people are just trying to low-key promote other services and give extra steps that are not even needed! This was simple, straight to the point, and EASY. I have NO computer maintenance skills, ZERO, and this helped me reinstall Monterey from the most recent 12.6 update issue!!
I am a Windows based IT Professional so whatever I have learned about Mac OS and functionality is pretty much self taught, so I really appreciate this informative video to reset a iMac which I just sold. Very easy to follow and everything worked perfectly. Thanks
Thank you my dude, I thought my Mac was unusable. It’s been sitting for almost a year, and I finally decided to try and figure it out. First guy to do anything that actually let me back into my laptop.
This is the clearest concise tutorial that I've found . I really like the option where you tell your audience, thank you very much and with blessing of God.
I had a spare Mac mini in my cupboard that I wanted to use as a HomeAssistant server but it was SO slow! This video allowed me to wipe the Mac quickly and easily. Quick note: I’m using a PC keyboard so if you replace the command key with the windows key, it works fine. Thanks for the very clear instructions!
Hi cheers for the tips but can I ask what the implications are for choosing the CMD+R (decision to keep the Mac) over the CMD+OPTION+R (decision to sell) when rebooting. I want to format mine which was sold to me by a seller who didn't reset to factory settings. Am I best choosing the second/latter option in this instance? even though I intend to keep it, I want to make sure that nothing from the previous owner is connected to the PC ever! Thanks in advance
Hello, I have a mac keyboard hooked up to an older imac through usb. I need to reset the password on the imac so I need to hold down the command key = R. Well , it isnt working because I cant get the imac to recognize the usb keyboard on startup. How can I solve this issue?
Very clear step-by-step instructions. On my Mac HD I don't have the APFS Format. I only have OS X Extended (Journaled), OS X Extended (Case-Sensitive, Journaled), OS X Extended (Journaled, Encrypted), OS X Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled, Encrypted), MS-DOS (FAT) or ExFAT. What should I do then? Thanks!
how do you do this if you have forgotten the password and dont have the screens you show?
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This is why I love youtube. I literally had my IMAC sitting collecting dust since 2018 lol I've searched up this so many times and never worked but this video got my computer back without having to wait in apple extreme lines lol. thanks 😬
Hi Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial but I got a problem with my Mac. after I reinstalled macOS, now software update option is not available in system preferences. Could you please tell me how do I get it back? Thanks a lot
THANK YOU!!! I have an older Mac that I thought I would have to pay someone to retrieve all of my precious memories before I do a system upgrade. This video is a Godsend! I'm a new sub because of this video. Blessings to you
I watched 3 videos and the was the most clear and concise. I loved how you explained the different reboot options. To anyone needing to do this.. look no further!
trying to wipe the imac after buying it and did the steps. I get a spinning globe that says it may take a while. do I hold control, option, R the entire time?
2 questions. Can I use this method to upgrade the OS? What’s the best way to retrieve the data from the bootable backup I made with CCC? Can I use migration assistant?
I had success with these instructions but while i was holding down the three keys it asked me for the wifi code and later for my startup code. Both times I had to lift my fingers and enter the code and then put my fingers back on the keys and hit go and from there it went just as you said so thank very much
My friend gave me his dads Mac computer and moved and didn’t give me any info and I wanna factory reset it but I don’t have access to the iCloud or keychain what do I do
This was very helpful and easy to understand. One thing though, after turning your computer back on holding the 2 or 3 keys you decided with and it’s back on now, in the top right hand corner you have to turn on your WiFi. Otherwise you will get a message says can’t contact server. Thanks a bunch for the instructions.
Hi, I followed your steps but as soon as I click install it ask for apple id and password and as soon as I put them it it says "This item temporarily unavailable. " what can I do?
Brother, you saved my day. I was trying to reinstall this Mac for a long time and your explanation was clear like crystal. Thank you very much and I just Subscribed to your Channel.
As I tried to install Macintosh HD it required that I sign in using my Apple ID to install from App Store. The issue is I’m trying to sell it so I’m hoping the person will have no issue when He signs in to install.
If I factory reset the OS and want to put my time machine backup on the computer would I choose the install from time machine option or the reinstall OS option? And load the time machine backup afterwards?
If this is for ourselves, should we sign in to our Apple ID in the beginning before it takes us to the homepage or once we already get to the homepage and check if our software is up to date? Thanks!
after pressing reinstall OS and agreeing to terms, my macbook starten installing but after 20min it said error? it did not unfold any of the files :/ do you know why i did like u showed in the video.
Having the same issue. I'm literally reseting my Macbook Pro 10.15.4 just to delete this "other" space. Write me tomorrow and I'll get back with the results.
very good video. When I went to erase I had Macintosh HD as well as Macintosh DATA, I just erased the HD is that correct or was I supposed to erase both?
Hi, first of all thank you for clear explanation on how to reset iMac. But i have a question, why do i need to sign out on iTunes, find this Mac, and iMessage before doing the factory setting? Will i loose something if I didn’t sign out on those apps? I greatly appreciate for your answer.
My Macintosh HD states I don’t have enough free space to install?? I am trying to factory reset to obtain more storage/go back to how it was when I got it. What do I do??
So followed the steps, but I have 2 “Macintosh HD” options, the second one is “Macintosh HD - Data” should this be erased as well or kept? If kept, what does the process look like for re-installing when you get to the disk reinstall screen?
Heyy the moment I turn on the mac after pressing cmd +r it's getting to the recovery assistant page and after that m not able to do any thing over this
Good afternoon, pls I need some help on this: My MacBook Air M1 2020 got stucked at the apple logo which usually pop up while booting the laptop, this happened after I was trying to update the operating system from Catalina to the latest OS and light went off, although my battery is not in good condition so the system went off immediately light was taken. Pls, what can I do? Thanks
Instead of the map I'm at the part where its asking me to sign in to download from the app store. Do I do it ?or leave there caused my selling this mac.
Thanks for the clear instructions. On my late 2009 27" iMac, Cmd+Opt+R stubbornly refused to work, but Cmd+R took me to the Utilities menu, and I could proceed from there. High Sierra is the best my machine can run and should give someone else good use for quite a while. It's reloading as I type this. Thanks again.
Hi thanks quick question i have installed the same way on new SSD but when it completes the installation it never recognises the hard disk hence comes up with no hard disk sign. Any thoughts please
I have an issue. trying to do this as instructed. but I have another window under that format window Scheme window. which do I choose 1.GUID partition map 2.Masgter boot record 3.Apple partition map
I had three choices of HD's on which to install the OS - Mac HD, Mac Data, and Mac Data. All three had the same data re space available. I selected Mac HD. Also question on volumes. What select on that page?
I’m trying to play music with on a wired speaker but it’s not letting me do so and I did go to sounds settings and checked output and nothing is showing
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I found I have 2 hard drives. One appear as Macintosh HD and the other one as Macintosh HD - Data, which one should I erase or what should I do? (Btw, im getting rid of this mac)
Nevermind. Already found a solution. Thanks though. It did help me too.
Silvana Rivas hey tell whats ur solution ? I havemacos catalina and then i follow the instructions until “ macos catalina eill be installed on the disk “ macintosh HD “ is it good for me ? I hope u can see this now. I need help
What’s the difference btwn “command+R“ and “command+option+R” ?
I forgot admin name or password in preferences
This is the clearest concise tutorial that I've found on YT. Your images are even the best. I really like the option where you tell your audience to hold certain keys if you are going to keep the mac or give it to someone or sell it; that wasn't included in tutorials by others on YT. Good job!
You could keep it and sell it back to yourself. I can't see the difference.
Oh MY GOD. This is THE best video on TH-cam. All these other people are just trying to low-key promote other services and give extra steps that are not even needed! This was simple, straight to the point, and EASY. I have NO computer maintenance skills, ZERO, and this helped me reinstall Monterey from the most recent 12.6 update issue!!
I am a Windows based IT Professional so whatever I have learned about Mac OS and functionality is pretty much self taught, so I really appreciate this informative video to reset a iMac which I just sold. Very easy to follow and everything worked perfectly. Thanks
Do i need to backup my Mac before doing this, or is it a back up copy of OS storage in my Mac?
Thank you my dude, I thought my Mac was unusable. It’s been sitting for almost a year, and I finally decided to try and figure it out. First guy to do anything that actually let me back into my laptop.
i am a Senior Citizen in New York City I am 70 years young (Never Say Old) lol thanks for making it sooooooooosimple Vic
Good for you! I'm a New York expatriate in New Jersey and am 71-years-young!
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Keep learning loving y’all!
Im 12
Do I need to back all my things up if I have everything of my Apple ID on my phone?
This is the clearest concise tutorial that I've found . I really like the option where you tell your audience, thank you very much and with blessing of God.
I have been trying to follow instructions of other TH-camrs for 2 days. 5 min with your video and I got it! Thanks so much!
Can you explain the difference between the two key combinations?
I wanna know too
can we use time machine to restore the files and setting to erased computer
I had a spare Mac mini in my cupboard that I wanted to use as a HomeAssistant server but it was SO slow! This video allowed me to wipe the Mac quickly and easily. Quick note: I’m using a PC keyboard so if you replace the command key with the windows key, it works fine.
Thanks for the very clear instructions!
Hi cheers for the tips but can I ask what the implications are for choosing the CMD+R (decision to keep the Mac) over the CMD+OPTION+R (decision to sell) when rebooting. I want to format mine which was sold to me by a seller who didn't reset to factory settings. Am I best choosing the second/latter option in this instance? even though I intend to keep it, I want to make sure that nothing from the previous owner is connected to the PC ever! Thanks in advance
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Do I need a mouse to do this because I am stock at the macOS Utilities and can't select the Disk Utility.
Please help!
Hello, I have a mac keyboard hooked up to an older imac through usb. I need to reset the password on the imac so I need to hold down the command key = R. Well , it isnt working because I cant get the imac to recognize the usb keyboard on startup. How can I solve this issue?
It is possible to use the imac 2013 without using an i cloud account or without an account in general
After going through 5 other videos, your video explained the process in an easy to understand manner. Thank you!
Very clear step-by-step instructions. On my Mac HD I don't have the APFS Format. I only have OS X Extended (Journaled), OS X Extended (Case-Sensitive, Journaled), OS X Extended (Journaled, Encrypted), OS X Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled, Encrypted), MS-DOS (FAT) or ExFAT. What should I do then? Thanks!
I know I'm a little late but, Mac OS X Extended (Journaled) is what he says to use if APFS is not an option.
I reinstalled my mac just now but still keep the old memory. Thank God i found your video. Thank you, Sir.
how do you do this if you have forgotten the password and dont have the screens you show?
This is why I love youtube. I literally had my IMAC sitting collecting dust since 2018 lol I've searched up this so many times and never worked but this video got my computer back without having to wait in apple extreme lines lol. thanks 😬
Tried to hold command + option + R and a spinning globe pop up.
Hi Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial but I got a problem with my Mac. after I reinstalled macOS, now software update option is not available in system preferences. Could you please tell me how do I get it back? Thanks a lot
THANK YOU!!! I have an older Mac that I thought I would have to pay someone to retrieve all of my precious memories before I do a system upgrade. This video is a Godsend! I'm a new sub because of this video. Blessings to you
Will reseting update the OS to a newer version?
I watched 3 videos and the was the most clear and concise. I loved how you explained the different reboot options. To anyone needing to do this.. look no further!
trying to wipe the imac after buying it and did the steps. I get a spinning globe that says it may take a while. do I hold control, option, R the entire time?
I did all steps and now l am trying to install the maOs and it says that the APFT is unable to install. What do l do ? Please help.
Thanks- How to you do this, but then restore the imac to the original (different from what is currently on it) operating system?
What would happen if I didn't do the initial signing out steps but continued with the following steps?
I have been the last frustrating days trying to fix my laptop. Your video was the solution. So well explained, clear, beautiful. Thank you very much
Excellent instructions. I'm on Windows but my friend that uses Mac asked me to reset their computer. I did it without problems using this video.
what do you do in disk utility if you don’t have APFS or Mac OS extended journaled as options?
2 questions.
Can I use this method to upgrade the OS?
What’s the best way to retrieve the data from the bootable backup I made with CCC? Can I use migration assistant?
I follow step 3 and It started internet recovery is this correct?
I had success with these instructions but while i was holding down the three keys it asked me for the wifi code and later for my startup code. Both times I had to lift my fingers and enter the code and then put my fingers back on the keys and hit go and from there it went just as you said so thank very much
do I need usb flashdrive for this reinstall process?
My friend gave me his dads Mac computer and moved and didn’t give me any info and I wanna factory reset it but I don’t have access to the iCloud or keychain what do I do
This was very helpful and easy to understand. One thing though, after turning your computer back on holding the 2 or 3 keys you decided with and it’s back on now, in the top right hand corner you have to turn on your WiFi. Otherwise you will get a message says can’t contact server. Thanks a bunch for the instructions.
Hi, I followed your steps but as soon as I click install it ask for apple id and password and as soon as I put them it it says "This item temporarily unavailable. " what can I do?
Really 😂?
Does this way required bootable usb
Tried and followed so many videos … only this worked . Thanks 🙂
Is this still valid for 2024 Mac studio running Sonoma - or should i wait to go Sonoma until bugs worked out?
Brother, you saved my day. I was trying to reinstall this Mac for a long time and your explanation was clear like crystal. Thank you very much and I just Subscribed to your Channel.
This is the clearest instructions one can get. Job well done. Thumb up!
Hello,
I just bought a 2019 MacBook air from facebook.
The screen shows a question mark on a folder icon.
Please how do we recover this MacBook?
I keep getting a this disk is unavailable right now try again why?? 😩
As I tried to install Macintosh HD it required that I sign in using my Apple ID to install from App Store. The issue is I’m trying to sell it so I’m hoping the person will have no issue when He signs in to install.
What's the difference between resetting for keeps or resetting to sell, in regards to which keys you hold down ?
Dear Full Speed Mac & PC, how do you back up your data and be confident you haven't backed up malware? Thanks!
THANK YOU!! You made my school year so much better
I watched about 10 vids on here... only yours got me where I needed to be so many thanks for that ...
There is no show the disk for install os x
What to do
What do u do when u don’t have apfs
If I factory reset the OS and want to put my time machine backup on the computer would I choose the install from time machine option or the reinstall OS option? And load the time machine backup afterwards?
Hi thanks for video, but what if i got it wrong and choose mac os extended journaled instead apfs?? Please help
CLEAN & CLEAR guiding...THANKS A LOT my friend!!!1
I run into can not erase the hd problem where it shows ‘mediakits could not be verified’, anyone can give me some guidance on how to fix it? Thanks
Trying to install macOS and I have no Macintosh HD that shows up similar to minute 4:54. Any ideas?
If I have a Fusion Drive, how do I reset to factory settings? Erasing Macintosh HD? or erasing the Fusion Drive itself?
If this is for ourselves, should we sign in to our Apple ID in the beginning before it takes us to the homepage or once we already get to the homepage and check if our software is up to date? Thanks!
after pressing reinstall OS and agreeing to terms, my macbook starten installing but after 20min it said error? it did not unfold any of the files :/
do you know why i did like u showed in the video.
for me it shows a circle and a line through it i’m scared
ive had my computer since 2015 and lately to install simple updates takes forever. I think i should do this. whats your opinion?
is this helpful for reducing the ''other'' space?(for some reason it uses 55 gb)
Having the same issue. I'm literally reseting my Macbook Pro 10.15.4 just to delete this "other" space. Write me tomorrow and I'll get back with the results.
@@adm1054 same situation with mine
In disk utility -Erase option is not enabled for me after connecting to WiFi.what should I do ?
very good video. When I went to erase I had Macintosh HD as well as Macintosh DATA, I just erased the HD is that correct or was I supposed to erase both?
How did it work out?
@@carloscadenas1152 i erased both and everything worked out fine
So what do you do if you get one without this stuff done ? I can reinstall os on my 2015 air I just bought
I have two drives what do I do?
What Should I do if My Hard Drive is locked??
thanks so much for the video, will this work if my Imac 2011 stop booting?
What about the 'new' person getting the old iMac? Will they be able to turn it on with the OS installed? Thanks.
Hi, first of all thank you for clear explanation on how to reset iMac. But i have a question, why do i need to sign out on iTunes, find this Mac, and iMessage before doing the factory setting? Will i loose something if I didn’t sign out on those apps? I greatly appreciate for your answer.
If you make a time machine backup, can you select individual folders/files from said backup or does i have to be the entire backup?
Does factory reset also delete all licensed programs like pro tools or adobe programs
Why would the combination be different if I am keeping the mac as oppossed to selling it
My Macintosh HD states I don’t have enough free space to install?? I am trying to factory reset to obtain more storage/go back to how it was when I got it. What do I do??
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So followed the steps, but I have 2 “Macintosh HD” options, the second one is “Macintosh HD - Data” should this be erased as well or kept? If kept, what does the process look like for re-installing when you get to the disk reinstall screen?
I have a question, I bought an older iMac at a garage sale. If I do your instructions, will I be able to reinstall the OS back?
Thanks mate in 10 minutes I've reset the iMac because of your video keep up the good work 👍
Any advice if it keeps coming up with at error at the end of the installation?
Heyy the moment I turn on the mac after pressing cmd +r it's getting to the recovery assistant page and after that m not able to do any thing over this
Good afternoon, pls I need some help on this:
My MacBook Air M1 2020 got stucked at the apple logo which usually pop up while booting the laptop, this happened after I was trying to update the operating system from Catalina to the latest OS and light went off, although my battery is not in good condition so the system went off immediately light was taken. Pls, what can I do? Thanks
Instead of the map I'm at the part where its asking me to sign in to download from the app store. Do I do it ?or leave there caused my selling this mac.
leave, don't sign in. just assuming bc you're selling. Btw, I know this is an 8 month late response but doesn't hurt to inform just in case.
Thanks for the video. Is it possible to reinstall an older version as my iMac is not supporting the newest version of the IOS ?
Thanks for the clear instructions. On my late 2009 27" iMac, Cmd+Opt+R stubbornly refused to work, but Cmd+R took me to the Utilities menu, and I could proceed from there. High Sierra is the best my machine can run and should give someone else good use for quite a while. It's reloading as I type this. Thanks again.
Trying to do this on windows keyboard and it’s not working for me. Any tips?
Hi thanks quick question i have installed the same way on new SSD but when it completes the installation it never recognises the hard disk hence comes up with no hard disk sign. Any thoughts please
I bought a second hand macbook pro. I am not able to reinstall. Please help me
Are you still having problems?
Jeff yes
Why do you have to sign out from your account before formatting the disk which will however delete that type of info?
I have an issue. trying to do this as instructed. but I have another window under that format window Scheme window. which do I choose 1.GUID partition map 2.Masgter boot record 3.Apple partition map
Thank you!finally I got peace of mind with your easy to understand step by step guide.
I had three choices of HD's on which to install the OS - Mac HD, Mac Data, and Mac Data. All three had the same data re space available. I selected Mac HD. Also question on volumes. What select on that page?
Man, you are the best!! you just save close to $100 for the "repair"
I’m trying to play music with on a wired speaker but it’s not letting me do so and I did go to sounds settings and checked output and nothing is showing
How do i go about changing iTunes account since i formatted the mac but dont remember the account info?
If you didn’t sign out of your Apple Music but you did erase the whole iMac will it still have you sign into your Apple Music
Hi what is the cmd r option doesn't load the menu ? apple screen after beep and nothing happens