To clean install macOS Monterey, you have three options. One is a new option inherited from iPhone and iPad, which is to erase all content and settings.

If you are upgrading from one major version of macOS to another, you may encounter problems. Conflicting settings, corrupted system files, insufficient storage space-they will all make your life difficult when you try to upgrade your Mac.

For example, if you want to clean install macOS Monterey on your Mac, you need to perform a few steps. However, please note that a clean installation will result in data loss, so please back up your Mac before starting.

To start a clean installation of macOS Monterey, you need to do the following.

If you are considering a clean install of macOS Monterey, consider the performance of your Mac. For example, does it have storage or speed issues?

A fresh installation will free up the space currently used by third-party applications. It can also help speed up old Macs by clearing old system files. However, if you have no system performance issues, you may find that it is best to upgrade to macOS Monterey using standard upgrade methods.

There are three ways to perform a clean installation on macOS Monterey, but only two are worth considering.

As with previous versions of macOS, you can create a bootable copy of the macOS installer on a flash drive or USB stick. However, for anyone other than system administrators, this feature has been largely deprecated, and we do not recommend this feature for this version of macOS.

You can also use the built-in macOS recovery tool for a clean installation, or use the new Monterey-only feature (erase all content and settings) to complete the installation. To use this option, your Mac will need the T2 security chip.

Before you begin, you should also consider the following:

If you want to use the macOS recovery tool to clean install macOS Monterey, you need to first consider the type of Mac you are using. The steps to launch the recovery tool will vary, depending on whether you are using an Intel-based Mac or a newer Apple Silicon-powered Mac.

You may be asked to enter the administrator password to continue.

The above steps should take you to the recovery tool, where you can then begin the installation process.

To start a clean installation:

Erase all content and settings options allow iPhone and iPad users to quickly erase and restore their devices-this feature is now available in macOS Monterey.

This feature provides a fast and safe way for Mac users to erase all your settings, data, and applications while maintaining the operating system. As a reminder, this option is only available for Apple Silicon and Intel Mac with T2 security chip. In addition, it only works on Macs with macOS Monterey installed.

As Apple explains, if your system has a T2 security chip, this is also the preferred method to perform a clean installation on macOS Monterey. However, if you wish, you are still free to use the recovery tool to reset your device.

To use the "Erase All Content and Settings" feature to clean install macOS:

If you decide to clean install macOS Monterey, you will be able to erase your device and start over. The steps to do this will vary, depending on your device. If your Mac is equipped with a T2 chip, please use the "Erase All Content and Settings" method, but if you are not sure, you can always use a recovery tool instead.

These steps were written with Monterey in mind, but should apply to any version of macOS launched after this. Don't forget to try some new Monterey features, from Mac shortcuts to AirPlay support.

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