Hey guys, May I know how do we reformat/restore the 2011 MBA to original factory settings since we don't have a USB drive?
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how to reformat/restore 2011 13.3" MBA
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Restart the MBA, hold down the OPTION key after the sound and choose the RECOVER partition.
And then there is page 45 of the User Guide, which should have been included with your MBA.
And then there is page 45 of the User Guide, which should have been included with your MBA.
No reinstall option in utilities
I read page 45 of the user manual, then I checked my utilities folder and I don't have a Restore OSX item there. Could it have been deleted when I used migration assistant to move everything over from my MacBook Pro when I first set up my new 2011 MacBook Air? If so, what do I do to get it back without deleting my stuff? Thanks.
I read page 45 of the user manual, then I checked my utilities folder and I don't have a Restore OSX item there. Could it have been deleted when I used migration assistant to move everything over from my MacBook Pro when I first set up my new 2011 MacBook Air? If so, what do I do to get it back without deleting my stuff? Thanks.
In your thread title you are asking about reformatting and restoring the OS. Formatting erases all of your data so if you want to preserve your data then you need to back up your data to an external source like a hard drive, flash media, or optical disc prior to formatting and restoring.