How Do I Wipe My Mac Hard Drive Without Erasing Operating System?
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You can’t erase everything without erasing OS X, but you can remove any existing user folder and its content: Open Users & Groups preferences. Click on the lock icon to authenticate. Click on the Add [-] button to create a new user account with admin status.

How do I wipe my Mac but keep OS?

Click on your hard drive and select the “Erase” tab. Select “Mac OS Extended (Journaled)” from the Format pop-up menu. Type a name for your hard disk. Click “Erase.” To ensure that your data can’t be recovered, click the “Security Options” button and select a method of deletion.

How do I wipe my hard drive but everything operating system?

Resetting from Windows 10

  1. Click the Start button and click Settings.
  2. Click Update & security, then click Recovery.
  3. Click Get started under “Reset this PC.”
  4. Click the Remove everything option to erase all the data on your PC. …
  5. Click Just remove my files for a simple, quick reset, if you’re keeping the PC.
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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