Apple computers are a favorite choice for many people because of its excellent performance and excellent user experience. However, some users may have installed the Windows system for some reasons and then want to restore it to the Mac system later. So, how do you do it?Let's take a closer look.
1. Back up your data.
Before you start the restoration, be sure to back up your important data. Because the recovery system will erase all the data on the hard drive, including your personal files, **, etc. So, it's a good idea to back up this data to an external hard drive or cloud storage.
2. Prepare the recovery tool.
To restore your Mac, you need to prepare a bootable Mac installation disk or USB flash drive. If you don't have such an installation disk or USB flash drive, you can use the latest macOS system image file from Apple's official website and use the Boot Disk tool to make it into a bootable installation disk or USB flash drive.
3. Enter recovery mode.
Turn off the computer and insert a Mac installation disk or USB flash drive.
Press and hold the Option key after powering on until the Startup Manager interface appears.
Select the EFI Boot or Boot Camp partition and press Enter.
Once you are in recovery mode, select "Disk Utility" and erase the Windows system partition on the entire hard drive.
Once you have quit Disk Utility, select "Reinstall macOS" and follow the prompts.
Fourth, restore the system.
Select the language and keyboard layout, and then tap "Continue".
Read and accept the license agreement, then click "Agree".
Select an available hard drive to install macOS and click "Next".
Select the version of macOS you want to install and tap "Continue".
Enter the administrator password and click Next.
Wait for the system installation to complete, and then restart your computer.
5. Recover data.
After the system recovery is complete, you can restore the data you previously backed up to your computer. If you're using an external hard drive or cloud storage, you can copy your data directly to your computerIf you're using a Time Machine backup, you can find Time Machine in System Preferences and select Restore All Files.
6. Precautions.
Be sure to back up your important data before restoring your system.
The recovery system will erase all data on the hard drive, including your personal files,** and more.
If you encounter any problems, you can contact Apple customer service or go to an Apple authorized repair center for help.
Related question: Why can't I enter recovery mode?Answer: It may be because you have not inserted a Mac installation disk or USB flash drive, or your computer does not support entering recovery mode. Please check if your computer supports entering recovery mode, and make sure that the correct installation disk or USB flash drive is inserted.
Can I use the recovery feature of my Windows system to recover my Mac system?A: No, you cannot. The recovery function of Windows system can only restore Windows system, not Mac system. If you want to restore your Mac system, you have to use the recovery feature of your Mac system.
Can I install both Mac and Windows on one hard drive?A: Yes. You can use Apple's official Boot Camp software to install both Mac and Windows on one hard drive. However, this can be cumbersome and can affect the stability and performance of the system. It is recommended to install only one operating system.