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===Wipe and reinstall fresh macOS===
===Wipe and reinstall fresh macOS===
If you are interested in an "out of box" experience, after backing up your data, please follow these detailed instructions from Apple on [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904 How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery].  
If you would like to hand in a completely wiped-clean laptop, (after backing up your data, of course,) please follow these detailed instructions from Apple on [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904 How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery].  


'''Note:''' All of the data on your Mac will be erased!
'''Note:''' All of the data on your Mac will be erased!


==Windows==
==Windows==
Your laptop must be reset to factory default settings, which provides the new "out of box" experience. Please feel free to book Rob Shin's calendar if you'd like to work through this process with a technician. The procedure performed will be as follows:
There are (2) options available: Factory reset the laptop (recommended) OR selectively uninstall RCS related applications.


=== Back Up All of Your Files ===
Please contact Rob Shin for any questions or if you'd like assistance with this process.
It is essential to back up all of your files because there's always a risk of losing data when making a major change to the system.
* Google Drive
* My Documents folder
* Pictures
* Music


=== Perform Factory Reset (Windows 10) ===
===Back Up All of Your Files===
# Plug in the charger so the laptop is running off wall power
It is essential to first back up all of your files. There is always a risk of losing data when making changes to a system.
# Click the Start button
 
# Type '''Settings''' and hit Enter
*Google Drive
# Select '''Update & Security'''
*My Documents folder
# In the left hand menu, click on '''Recovery'''
*Pictures
# On the right side under '''Reset this PC''', click on '''Get started'''
*Music
# Choose '''Keep my files'''
 
# Click on '''Change settings'''
=== Option 1: Perform Factory Reset (Windows 10 out-of-box experience)===
# Toggle the radio button to '''Off''' for the Preinstalled apps
 
# Hit '''Next''' and confirm to proceed with the factory reset
#Plug in the charger so the laptop is running off wall power
#Click the Start button
#Type '''Settings''' and hit Enter
#Select '''Update & Security'''
#In the left hand menu, click on '''Recovery'''
#On the right side under '''Reset this PC''', click on '''Get started'''
#Choose '''Keep my files'''
#Click on '''Change settings'''
#Toggle the radio button to '''Off''' for the Preinstalled apps
#Hit '''Next''' and confirm to proceed with the factory reset
 
=== Option 2: Selectively Uninstall RCS Applications===
 
#Click on the Start button
#Type '''Control Panel''' and hit enter
#Click on '''Programs and Features'''
#You'll be presented with a list of all applications installed on your laptop. Right click on each one and uninstall:
#*Google Drive File Stream (unless you'd like to link your personal Google account)
#*Office 365 (unless you intend to purchase your own license)
#*Adobe CC products (RCS provided license will be expired)


==iPad==
==iPad==
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==Chromebook==
==Chromebook==
JG: we will have to remove management, I presume they'll have to powerwash it and start over.
===Perform Factory Reset===
 
*After Tech has deprovision the device, follow the steps below.
 
#Turn off the Chromebook.
#Press Esc+Refresh+Power. A yellow exclamation point (!) or "Please insert a recovery USB stick" is displayed.
#Press Ctrl+D to begin Developer mode, then press Enter.
#Press Space, then press Enter. The Chromebook deletes its local data, returning to its initial state. This can take approximately 40 minutes.
#When the transition completes, press the space bar, then press Enter to return to verified mode.

Revision as of 10:52, 20 September 2021

This article is...
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Mac

Uninstall Self Service

Please follow these instructions to Uninstall Self Service from your RCS Mac laptop.

Wipe and reinstall fresh macOS

If you would like to hand in a completely wiped-clean laptop, (after backing up your data, of course,) please follow these detailed instructions from Apple on How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery.

Note: All of the data on your Mac will be erased!

Windows

There are (2) options available: Factory reset the laptop (recommended) OR selectively uninstall RCS related applications.

Please contact Rob Shin for any questions or if you'd like assistance with this process.

Back Up All of Your Files

It is essential to first back up all of your files. There is always a risk of losing data when making changes to a system.

  • Google Drive
  • My Documents folder
  • Pictures
  • Music

Option 1: Perform Factory Reset (Windows 10 out-of-box experience)

  1. Plug in the charger so the laptop is running off wall power
  2. Click the Start button
  3. Type Settings and hit Enter
  4. Select Update & Security
  5. In the left hand menu, click on Recovery
  6. On the right side under Reset this PC, click on Get started
  7. Choose Keep my files
  8. Click on Change settings
  9. Toggle the radio button to Off for the Preinstalled apps
  10. Hit Next and confirm to proceed with the factory reset

Option 2: Selectively Uninstall RCS Applications

  1. Click on the Start button
  2. Type Control Panel and hit enter
  3. Click on Programs and Features
  4. You'll be presented with a list of all applications installed on your laptop. Right click on each one and uninstall:
    • Google Drive File Stream (unless you'd like to link your personal Google account)
    • Office 365 (unless you intend to purchase your own license)
    • Adobe CC products (RCS provided license will be expired)

iPad

Please see this article for information about how to prepare your school-managed iPad for return to Riverdale.

Chromebook

Perform Factory Reset

  • After Tech has deprovision the device, follow the steps below.
  1. Turn off the Chromebook.
  2. Press Esc+Refresh+Power. A yellow exclamation point (!) or "Please insert a recovery USB stick" is displayed.
  3. Press Ctrl+D to begin Developer mode, then press Enter.
  4. Press Space, then press Enter. The Chromebook deletes its local data, returning to its initial state. This can take approximately 40 minutes.
  5. When the transition completes, press the space bar, then press Enter to return to verified mode.