Hey everyone! I recently left my job and ended up with a MacBook that seems to have been forgotten about. I'm wondering if there's a simple way to completely wipe it clean so I can use it for myself. The problem is, I'm not sure what kind of remote management the company had on it or how to check for that. Any advice would be really appreciated!
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So you're saying you just took a MacBook from your old job? That doesn’t sound great, just be cautious!
You might want to check if the MacBook is managed through Apple’s Device Enrollment Program (DEP). If it is, you won’t be able to activate it for personal use after wiping. If you find it is managed, contacting your former employer to remove the management will be necessary before attempting to wipe and reinstall the OS. Here's a link that can help: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102664
Take a look at your MacBook’s settings for an MDM profile. If it has one, you’ll need to ask your company to disable it, or you might need to check online for ways to remove it with external services. Here's some info that could assist you: https://support.apple.com/guide/deployment/device-enrollment-and-mdm-depd1c27dfe6/web
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