How Do I Wipe My Mac and Install a New Operating System?
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How do I wipe my Mac and start over?

Shut down your Mac, then turn it on and immediately press and hold these four keys together: Option, Command, P, and R. Release the keys after about 20 seconds. This clears user settings from memory and restores certain security features that might have been altered. Learn more about resetting NVRAM or PRAM.

How do I install OSX after erasing hard drive?

How to Install macOS By Wiping Hard Drive First

  1. Restart your Mac.
  2. While your computer is restarting, press and holding the Command + R keys.
  3. Click Disc Utility and then click continue.
  4. Click View > Show All Devices.
  5. Select your Mac’s drive and then click Erase. …
  6. Click Erase and fill in the name, format, and Scheme.
Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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