What is factory reset & steps to factory reset a MacBook Pro and when to do it?

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What is factory reset steps to factory reset  a
MacBook Pro and when to do it?

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What is the factory reset?A factory reset
successfully removes all the user data,
associated application data, third-party
applications, and settings found on the device.
It is similar to hard drive reconstructing on a
computer. Also, a factory reset is sometimes
used in problems such as repairing a
malfunctioning device, clearing memory space,
deletion of a file or virus which is otherwise
tough to remove, and restoration of the device to
default settings. It can also help in sorting
performance problems of the device such as
freezing.A factory reset is a step that must be
carefully done with caution, as it has the
capacity of deleting all data stored on the
electronic device. A factory reset is not always
recommended for all devices or in all
situations.
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• When to do a factory reset?
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• Major data corruption or other major errors that
  couldnt be resolved.
• When you want to delete all old programs and
  software and get it back to the same when you
  purchased it. 
• When you need to remove and back-up all data
  because you are planning to sell the device or
  give it away.

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• How to do a factory reset?
• Tap on the Apple logo present on the top left
  side of your screen and choose Restart
• When it shuts off and turns back on, press and
  hold the Command R keys together until you see
  the Apple logo. During recovery mode, you wont
  be able to see your usual screen. But youll see
  the macOS utility window.
• In the same mac OS utility window, select Disk
  Utility and click Continue
• Select your Macintosh HD start-up disk and tap
  on Erase

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• If you use mac OS High Sierra or higher, choose
  the APFS format and for the older versions,
  choose Mac OS Extended format or Journaled,
  Encrypted for an extra security option with disk
  encryption. For this case, you'll need to set a
  password. Choose GUID Partition Map
• Click on Erase
• Wait till the process is completed and click on
  Done
• Go to the Disk Utility menu at the top now and
  cancel Disk Utility by choosing the red cross.
  From the mac OS utility windows now select
  reinstall mac OS. Contemplate installing the
  latest mac OS 
• Click on Continue and accept the license
  agreement now choose a bootable drive for your
  mac OS
• After installation, you have successfully factory
  reset your Mac.

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