Erasing MacOS System and Fixing Macbook Air Mousepad Issue: A Comprehensive Guide
Macbook Air users who have installed Windows as their primary operating system may encounter issues with the Mac mousepad. One possible solution is to erase the MacOS system and reinstall the Macbook. This article will provide a detailed guide on how to erase the MacOS system and fix the Macbook Air mousepad issue.
Why Does the Mac Mousepad Stop Working After Installing Windows?
The Mac mousepad may stop working after installing Windows because the Macbook is designed to work optimally with MacOS. When Windows is installed, the Macbook may not recognize the mousepad as a compatible input device, causing it to malfunction.
Erasing MacOS System: A Step-by-Step Guide
To erase the MacOS system and reinstall the Macbook, follow these steps:
- Start up the Macbook in Recovery Mode by restarting the computer and holding down the Command + R keys.
- Select Disk Utility from the Utilities window and click Continue.
- Select the Macintosh HD drive and click the Erase button.
- Enter a name for the drive and select the format (APFS or Mac OS Extended).
- Click the Erase button to delete the MacOS system.
- Quit Disk Utility and return to the Utilities window.
- Select Reinstall macOS and click Continue to download and install the MacOS system.
Fixing the Macbook Air Mousepad Issue
After erasing the MacOS system and reinstalling the Macbook, the mousepad should start working again. If it still does not work, try the following steps:
- Restart the Macbook and log in to the MacOS system.
- Go to System Preferences > Trackpad and make sure the Trackpad is enabled.
- Try using the mousepad with a different user account to see if the issue is account-specific.
- If the mousepad still does not work, try resetting the SMC (System Management Controller) and PRAM (Parameter RAM) by following the instructions provided by Apple.
References
- How to reinstall macOS
- If your mouse or trackpad isn't working as expected on your Mac
- How to reset the SMC on your Mac
- How to reset PRAM on your Mac
// Example code block in Swift
func eraseMacOS() {
let command = "sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Catalina.app/Contents/Resources/startosinstall --volume /Volumes/Macintosh\ HD --applicationpath /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Catalina.app --nointeraction"
if let task = Process() {
task.executableURL = URL(fileURLWithPath: "/bin/zsh")
task.arguments = ["-c", command]
task.currentDirectoryURL = URL(fileURLWithPath: "/")
task.launch()
task.waitUntilExit()
}
}