How To Factory Reset Macbook Pro Running Os X El Capitan

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 03 Nov, 2022

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How To Factory Reset Macbook Pro Running Os X El Capitan

Sometimes the performance issues, application errors, and screen freezes get so intolerable that factory resetting your MacBook becomes your last resort. Or in some cases an upgrade to the latest OS fails, requiring you to roll back to the previous version. However, that would mean reinstalling the copy of the OS from the recovery mode. 

So, this article will help users factory reset their MacBook Pro that runs an OS X El Capitan and reinstall it. Before we start, you might want to create a backup to protect important files and then continue with the guide.

So, let’s start!

Factory reset MacBook Pro with OS X El Capitan:

  •  Turn off the MacBook Pro.
  •  Thumb Cmd + R keys simultaneously and turn on the notebook. Release the keys once you see the Apple logo.
  •  You’ll see a utility menu appear on the screen. Select “Disk Utility” and click on the  “Continue” button.
  •  As it will open, choose your hard drive. For instance, “Macintosh HD” is usually the name for most HDDs.
  •  The next step is to click on “Erase.” You’ll see this tab below the “Disk Utility” heading.
Disk utility
  •  When you’re asked about the format type, select “Mac OS Extended (Journaled).
  •  Next, you click on the “Apply” and “Done” tabs to finish the process respectively.
  •  You may now close the “Utility disk” and move back to the main menu.
  •  Click on the “Reinstall OS X” option and tap on “Continue.”  
  • You may follow the instructions on the screen from thereon.
  • Select your hard drive when asked and click on “Install” to start the OS X El Capitan installation process. 
  • After it gets all done, you may configure the settings and transfer backups to your MacBook Pro.

Conclusion:

After you follow the above-mentioned steps, your MacBook Pro will be set back to default settings. You can then choose to update the applications and install new programs you may need. Make sure you download good antivirus software that’ll protect your notebook from Malware.

And in case something goes wrong or you can’t manage to reinstall the OS, call Geeks Callout London right away. It doesn’t matter how old your MacBook is, our expert technicians can take care of your Mac OS installation, updates, and configuration, ensuring the machine gets up and running with efficiency.  

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