Computers
Computer Parts
Custom PC Builder
DIY/ Maker
{$smarty.capture.menu}
Activity
Categories
Discussions
Computers
Computer Parts
Custom PC Builder
DIY/ Maker
How to perform a clean boot on Mac OS - Micro Center
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>Here are general steps you can take to perform a clean boot on a Mac computer. </p><p>1) Open <strong>System Preferences</strong> on your Mac and then go into <strong>Users & Groups</strong>. </p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/ADSOD28721MC/image1.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/ADSOD28721MC/image1.jpg" alt="Image1.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>2) You will need to click on the <strong>lock icon </strong>on the bottom left of the screen to be able to make changes. If prompted, enter your password for the account. </p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/UZM2RKLFD29V/image2.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/UZM2RKLFD29V/image2.jpg" alt="Image2.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>3) Click on the <strong>Login Options</strong> to bring up the options for logging in. Make sure that <strong>Automatic Login</strong> is set to Off.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/P7A7ULCARJE6/image3.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/P7A7ULCARJE6/image3.jpg" alt="Image3.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>4) Shut down the Mac.</p><p><br></p><p>5) Perform a PRAM/NVRAM Reset. You do this by turning on the computer and pressing the Option, Command, P and R keys simultaneously as soon as you turn on the computer. You can let go when you hear the boot sound.</p><p>Resetting the PRAM/NVRAM will reset settings like volume.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/NU7UTQL01JVH/image4.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/NU7UTQL01JVH/image4.jpg" alt="Image4.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>6) You should get to the login screen. Enter your login password, but do not enter it right away. Hold down the shift key and then press enter. What this will do is that it will log you in without turning on any software at once.</p><p><br></p><p>7) You should now be logged in with a complete clean boot for your system.</p> </article> </main>
