How do I do a factory reset on my 2024 M4 iMac?
DaniePage
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User level: Level 1 (4 points)How do I do a factory reset a 2024 M4 iMac?
Posted on Nov 4, 2026 12:23 PM
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tillu_code
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User level: Level 4 (2,112 points)Nov 4, 2026 8:49 PM in response to DaniePage
Since it's an M4 iMac, go to System Settings > General > Transfer or Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. It signs you out of iCloud and erases the Mac without reinstalling macOS. Back up first, as you said you have Time Machine.
DaniePage
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User level: Level 1 (4 points)Nov 4, 2026 1:37 PM in response to Niel
I am trying to eliminate any settings I may have inadvertently made to operating software that I Should not have made.
I can use migration assistant and Erase all content and settings. I have a time machine back up also.
Thanks again
Dan
Niel
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User level: Level 10 (756,437 points)Nov 4, 2026 12:26 PM in response to DaniePage
DaniePage
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User level: Level 1 (4 points)Nov 4, 2026 12:37 PM in response to DaniePage
Thank you
Dan
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256388858