How do I reinstall Mac OS X before selling?
Restart your Mac. While the startup disc is waking up, hold down the Command+R keys simultaneously. You’re Mac will boot into macOS Recover. Click on Reinstall macOS (or Reinstall OS X where applicable) to reinstall the operating system that came with your Mac.
How do I restore my Mac OS X Lion to factory settings?
Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
How to reinstall Mac OS X Lion on my Mac?
It will take just 10 seconds or so to complete. When it’s done, quit Disk Utility. 3) Now choose to install OS X. The machine specific version of Lion for your Mac will be installed. 4) When the install is complete, you can open the App Store and create your own account.
How to install OS X on a Mac?
Make sure the Format is Mac OS Extended (Journaled). It should be by default. Make the Name anything you want to call it. Click Apply. It will take just 10 seconds or so to complete. When it’s done, quit Disk Utility. 3) Now choose to install OS X. The machine specific version of Lion for your Mac will be installed.
How to do internet recovery on Mac OS Lion?
Thank you. Your Mac shipped with Lion. Which means you can do an Internet Recovery startup by turning the Mac on and immediately holding down the *Command+Option+R keys^ . This will boot the Mac to its firmware.
What should I do before selling my old Mac?
The first thing you should do before hitting the streets to sell your old Mac is clear it of any and all personal data. You don’t want to accidentally sell your computer to a stranger when you are still logged into iCloud.