How do I factory reset my IMAC using Windows keyboard?
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How do I factory reset my IMAC using Windows keyboard?
To restore from a Time Machine backup. On a Windows keyboard, the Windows key is equivalent to the Mac keyboard’s Command key. So if you’re using a Windows keyboard, restart your Mac and then hold down the Windows key + R key combination to boot into Recovery Mode.
How do you erase a Mac with a Windows keyboard?
Use your Apple Keyboard in Windows with Boot Camp
- Windows logo: Press Command (⌘).
- Backspace or Delete: Press Delete.
- Enter or ⏎: Press Return.
What is Command R on a Windows keyboard?
Windows Internet Explorer / Safari Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Macintosh |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh Web page | CTRL+R | COMMAND+R |
| Switch to next tab | CTRL+TAB | COMMAND+} (right brace) |
| Switch to previous tab | CTRL+SHIFT+TAB | COMMAND+{ (left brace) |
| Toggle full screen | F11 | None |
What is the Option key for Mac on a Windows keyboard?
Alt
Windows and Mac Keyboard Differences
| Mac Key | Windows Key |
|---|---|
| Option | Alt |
| Command (cloverleaf) | Windows |
| Delete | Backspace |
| Return | Enter |
How do I factory reset my iMac?
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 the memory and restores certain security features that may have been altered.
How do I factory reset my Mac without a password?
First you’ll need to turn off your iMac. Then press the power button and immediately hold down the Control and R keys until you see the Apple logo or spinning globe icon. Release the keys and shortly afterward you should see the macOS Utilities window appear.
How do I return my Imac to factory settings?
To reset your Mac, first restart your computer. Then press and hold Command + R until you see the Apple logo. Next, go to Disk Utility > View > View all devices, and choose the top drive. Next, click Erase, fill out the required details, and hit Erase again.
How do you reset an IMAC?
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.
How do I restart my iMac without a keyboard?
You can force it to shut down by pressing the holding down the power button on the back of the iMac. Then, press and release the power button normally to start it up again.
How do I wipe my Mac clean and start over?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_oKGJxyiXo