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Can files be recovered after resetting a Mac?

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Possibly, if you did a surface format of your drive. A surface format leaves behind remnants of your files and the contents of your computer. An average person wouldn't be able to retrieve these files, but a tech-savvy person definitely could.

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Does factory reset remove all data from a Mac?

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It will if you do a full format. Unlike a surface format, which leaves bits of your files and data behind, a full format completely wipes out the drive.

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How do I wipe my laptop before selling it?

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Open up the command prompt and go to disk partition, where you can completely wipe out the drive. If you'd like to extra safe, remove your old hard drive and replace it with a clean, empty one.

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How to factory data reset when my PC is not working?

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You can usually factory reset in the settings of your computer. Just be careful, as you will lose everything on your PC when you do it.

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