How do I hard reset my iMac desktop?

Note: If your computer is frozen, press Control + Command + Eject (or the power button) to force restart your computer. Then press and hold the Command + R keys until you see the Apple logo appear. You can release the keys when you see the Apple logo on your screen.

How do you scrub a Mac desktop?

Use Erase All Content and Settings in System Preferences From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose System Preferences. From the System Preferences menu in the menu bar, choose Erase All Content and Settings.

How do I get rid of macOS installer?

The answer to this question was, “Notice there is an installer menu. Choose quit from the installer menu. If it won’t allow you to choose ‘Macintosh HD’, reboot a few times until it does.” If someone submits that, I’ll accept it.

How do I spice up my Mac desktop?

7 Ways to Personalize Your Mac: Color Schemes, Icons, Sounds, and More

  1. Start With a Brand New Wallpaper.
  2. Set Up a Custom Color Scheme.
  3. Add Icons and Backgrounds With Personality.
  4. Revamp the Login Screen.
  5. Get a Better-Looking Dock.
  6. Give Individual Apps a Makeover.
  7. Add Custom Sounds to Mac.

Is there a reset button on an iMac?

Restart your iMac by clicking the Apple menu, then select Restart…. Click the Restart button when the dialog box appears. After the iMac shuts down completely but before it begins to restart, hold down the Command (⌘) and R keys at the same time.

How do you clean up my Mac desktop and make it run faster?

Slow Mac issues and speed up solutions

  1. Your system slows your Mac down.
  2. Update your software.
  3. Update your OS.
  4. Run Maintenance Scripts.
  5. Turn off visual effects to speed up a slow Mac.
  6. Your hard drive is nearly full.
  7. Restart your Mac.
  8. Use Mac cleanup tools to remove junk and get a faster Mac.

How do I stop Mac installer from running?

1) Command-Option-Esc will bring up the Force Quit window. Select the installer and quit. 2) Open Activity Monitor in Applications/Utilities. In the top portion of the Activity Monitor window, find the installer then click on the red icon to quit process.

Can you delete old macOS?

If your PowerPC™-based Mac can only start up into Mac OS X and you have no need for Classic mode, you can uninstall Mac OS 9 to save additional space.