A factory reset is the best way to make sure that no data is left on your old computer and that it is ready for a new owner. On Macs with Intel processors, the procedure has remained consistent for years; however, the switch to Apple silicon has slightly changed how the OS is deleted and installed again. The only surefire way to fix many Windows issues is to perform a factory reset.

  1. Open the Start Menu and type Reset.
  2. When the Reset screen appears, click on it.
  3. On the Reset screen, enter your computer’s password and confirm it by clicking on the OK button.
  4. Click on the Reset button to begin the reset process.
  5. The reset process will take a few minutes to complete. After it has finished, your computer will be restarted and you will be able to use it as usual.

Steps to Factory Reset a MacBook or Windows PC

Factory Reset a MacBook

Press and hold the Command and R keys on the keyboard, and turn on the Mac. Let go when the Apple logo pops up.

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Select the disk you want to erase and click Erase. Select the format you want to use for the erased disk and click Erase. ..

You can erase your startup disk by clicking the Erase button in the sidebar.

After you’ve chosen a name for the disk once it’s erased, select Mac OS Extended (Journaled) from the dropdown menu and then click Erase. (If you want to encrypt your disc for extra security, choose the “Journaled, Encrypted” option. You’ll be prompted to create a password.) Choose GUID Partition Map. ..

Click the “Erase” button and confirm your decision by clicking the “Done” button. Then exit the window. ..

To connect to Wi-Fi on your Mac, open the top right-hand corner of the screen and click on the Wi-Fi symbol. ..

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A pop-up window will appear; choose Continue there, too.

If you agree to the terms of the software license agreement, click “Agree.” If you do not agree to the terms of the software license agreement, click “No Thanks.” ..

Choose your boot disk and click Install. ..

Wait for the first step of the installation to occur, and then take a break.

The computer will restart and continue installing the updates. ..

Factory Reset Windows PC

Windows 10 has a Settings app that you can use to customize your computer. ..

To access the System menu in Windows 11, just scroll down and click. The default setting is in the System menu, so just scroll down and click to get there. ..

If you want to completely reset your computer, click “Reset this PC” and follow the on-screen instructions. ..

Decide whether to keep your files or remove everything. The former option will keep the files but remove programs and any changes to settings. The latter option gets rid of everything, but note that a determined person with file recovery software might be able to restore your files. ..

Windows 11 is a new operating system that was released in November of 2016. It is designed to be more user-friendly and efficient than previous versions. If you have an older Windows computer, you can choose to reinstall Windows 11 or use a recovery copy that’s already on your device.

Click “Next” to approve the settings. ..

I reset my computer.

Final Words

To Factory Reset a MacBook or Windows PC:

  1. Clean the laptop and give it a fresh start even if you’re giving it as a present to a friend or family member.
  2. Remove all of your apps, files, folders, and other personal information from the computer.
  3. Reboot the computer and install the latest software updates.