How to factory restore a new Macbook pro w/o retina display?

I have found no useful information. It came with no restore disc, and I did the second option after you restart your macbook while holding Command +R.  After I did the second option which took hours, my hard drive wasn't factory restored... This is new macbook pro w/o retina.

Follow the instructions here - How to prepare your Mac for sale - even if you aren't selling your MBP, this will guide you through the steps you need to take to get to the 'factory defaults' option.
Good luck,
Clinton

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