Mac Mini :: Clear All Data And Apps Before Selling?
Mar 17, 2012I want to clear all data and apps before selling
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MacBook Pro :: Clear A Hard Drive Before Selling Computer?
Feb 13, 2012I am selling the first MAC eer purchased, a Macbook pro. It is backed up useing Time Machine. Before delivering it to the buyer, how do I clear the hard drive of all my files and information?
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Intel Mac :: Erase Data From It Before Selling It?
Apr 20, 2012I have a mid-2007 20" iMac, 250 GB hard drive, 4 GB memory, and it runs Lion.I understand I will have to reboot the computer with Snow Leopard, since Lion is non-transferrable, but do I do this after I've deauthorized iTunes and done a 35-pass wipe of the hard drive?Also, do you recommend that I add biogradable peanuts to the inside of the box (I have the original) before shipping it, or are the Apple-provided styrofoam bumpers that fit on each corner sufficient? It's going USPS to a military base overseas.
Info:iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.4)
IMac PPC :: Remove Data From It Before Re-selling It?
Jun 18, 2012I want to resell my iMac, so how do I remove the personal information off, as well as things I've installed
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Mac Mini :: How To Transfer Data And Apps To New Hard Drive
May 5, 2012I am going to install a new hard drive as well as expand the RAM to 8GB in my early 2009 Mac Mini 3.1 with 10.6.8. I'd like to retain Snow Leopard and all of my applications, their plug-ins and settings. What is the best way to assure that everything ends up on the new drive?
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Oct 22, 2008So I want to sell my Mac on ebay with many of the programs still installed.
If I delete the user account, will the programs be there for the new account?
If that is not the case, is there any other way rather than reinstalling everything after clearing the current user?
MacBook :: How To Clear Personal Data
Jan 16, 2009I'm selling my Macbook in the morning and was wondering how do I clear all my personal information and my iTunes account before he picks it up.I'm hopeing some one won't say use the install discs ?
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Dec 26, 2010I cant sem to clear my password and username data from firefox 3.6.13!
For example on this website, gmail etc it already has my username and password already filled in. i tried to delete all content, browsing history, cookies etc through the Preferences>Privacy menu but with no success - the content is still there.
OS X Mavericks :: Clear And Prevent Multiple Identical Apps On (Open With)?
Dec 5, 2014I understand why "Open With" includes both old and new versions of updated apps. Fine. But how do I CLEAR the list and prevent this from continuing? (I'd expect it to offer a "Clear List" option at the bottom. It doesn't.)
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Mac Mini :: (2 Inputs) VGA Image Not Clear - DVI Okay
Mar 24, 2010I'm looking for something fairly inexpensive - less than $250). I've got a new Samsung P2350 - which is nice - but it only has one DVI input and one VGA input. This was all I figured I needed when I picked it up. I've got an XP machine connected via DVI (using long DVI cable because the PC is in a closet on the other side of the room). My new mac mini is connected via Apples mini-display-port to vga adapter & std 4-5 ft VGA cable.
My issue is that the Mini's VGA image is not nearly as clear as it is when I connect via DVI. As a result, I'd like to be able to connect both systems to the same monitor via DVI. As another possible option (and much cheaper solution). Is it possible that the DVI to VGA adapter Apple sells would yield a better picture than the min-disp to VGA adapter that I'm currently using?
Mac Mini :: Using Mac Mini As Time Capsule To Backup Data?
Sep 23, 2009Except for the wireless routing capabilities, is it possible to use a mac mini as a Time Capsule to backup data from my other macbooks wirelessly?
All the macs will be hooked to the same wireless network FYI.Do I need any specific software to do that? Obviously I will be adding an external hard drive to the mac mini to support more storage space.
Mac Mini :: Mac Mini Flooded; How To Save Data?
Oct 7, 2008Looking for a bit of direction. My MacMini got flooded (please don't ask!); and has pretty well died (BTW, I'm in Switzerland). The repair quote from an authorised Apple shop was for about the same as a new Mac Mini. Makes sense for me to do that...
Q1: how likely is it that my data (really only concerned about JPGs from iPhoto, and music from iTunes) will still be OK?
Q2: do I need a data recovery specialist? Any "simple" tricks to offload my data from the old HDD, onto my (not yet purchased) new Mac Mini?
OS X :: Transfer All Data From Mini To New Mini Server?
Nov 15, 2009When you get a new OSX machine it asks if you want to transfer everything over from another machine, then you connect the firewire or whichever cable it tells you, and it does the rest.
I am replacing my Mini with a Mini Server (1TB), and on boot it asks if I want to transfer data from another "Server". I was hoping I could transfer from OSX to OSX Server since it's the same OSX just more options are added, I would understand it it didn't go in the other direction.
It gives me a blank window with Transfer Your Server at the top and says to select the volume to transfer from (none listed). It doesn't say how I would connect or select the machine from which to select the volume. Is there any easy way to transfer my programs and files over, or not, between non-server and a server version? I could manually share the HD on the Mini and drag over program and file folders etc. if there is no automatic way.
MacBook Pro :: MBP - Store Your OS Apps And Data?
Jul 14, 2010I'm thinking of doing an upgrade and reconfiguring my storage-backup setup of my Santa Rosa MBP (mid-2007) w/ 160GBHD (almost filled). I'm pondering with the idea suggested by the Mac Performance Guide that it's the best to separate the OS & apps with the data in two different physical drives and to use a separate drive for manual backup.
=> 1 internal drive for OS & apps + 1 external drive for data/scratch volume/ time-machine backup via eSATA + 1 external drive for complete backup via eSATA
Doing so I'd need 3 new drives and lose some mobility with my data even though I mostly use the MBP like a desktop for graphics & rendering work and light video editing.
If I only get 2 drives I can save some $ for a RAM upgrade from 2GB to 4GB+.
1. What's the best set up for me?
2. How do you guys 3. How do you set up your backup solution (Time machine only VS time machine + a dedicated backup drive)?
OS X :: Clear Virtual Memory - How To Clear It
Nov 16, 2009My activity monitor says I'm suing 122.43 GB of virtual memory. I'm sure that the number is much, much less. But I would still like to reset the virtual memory.
Are there any terminal commands to rest the vm?
OS X :: Wiping Personal Data On Macbook But Leaving Apps?
Jul 5, 2009I am selling my Macbook Pro and need to wipe all my personal data off of it. I gave the guy buying it the option of me cleaning it out and leaving the applications and essentials on it or just putting in my install disk and wiping it all together. I was wondering if there was a simple way to ensure that my data is off of it (I've done tax returns on it, personal photos, etc...) without clearing data he is just going to have to put right back on it (Firefox, Photoshop, etc...)I thought I could create a new admin account and delete my user account but I just want to be sure that is enough and I couldn't find a solid answer searching the forums. This is the first time I've had to create a new post and haven't just found it by searching, I know how much we all hate repetitive threads.
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Dec 6, 2014My hard drive recently failed on my 2007 imac and having not backed up my mac for about 18 months I had to pay specialists to retrieve my data, which they put onto an external drive. I then got a new 1TB hybrid drive installed. Tonight I finally got my computer back. Very naively I was thinking I would be able to pick back up from where I left off. Before my drive broke I had Mavericks and was fully up to date running software like Logic X. Now I am back on 10.6.8. Can I just skip now straight up to Yosemite?
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OS X :: Clean Install Of Snow Leopard - Best Way To Move Data And Apps
Dec 2, 2009I had issues with my old hard drive that kept from using time machine, address book syncing with mobile me, shutting down, disk repair, and permissions repair. Next, I did extensive research on each issue and realized the best thing to do was upgrade my hard-drive (from 110 Gigs to 500 Gigs and an additional gig of memory) and start fresh with Snow Leopard I used carbon copy to do a complete bootable copy of my previous hard drive. I do not have any time machine backups. I opted to save time and have a local shop (Onyx here in Atlanta) do the HD install I did not have them do a data move or port. So now I am left with getting all my necessary apps, preferences, and other data (photos, iTunes, etc...) either installed and updated or moved from the old hard-drive.
I've run across a few threads on here that talk about these items but I still have a few questions. Some are basic so please forgive me. Will I have any problems reinstalling the applications (like iWork, MS Office 08, Adobe Acrobat 8, Omni Focus, Omni Notetaker, and/or other paid apps) with the serial numbers used on my previous hard-drive? Is it better to reinstall these apps or move them over? How does one move over apps? Is it best to the migration tool? (I've never used the migration tool)
I don't want to corrupt my permissions or library files as I had done on my previous harddrive. So will using the migration tool to move apps over move over the corrupted or troubled library files associated with particular apps? Are there good threads that speak to these particular issues? Also, are there helpful guides, online bo oks or sites that speak to these issues? I do want to get a clean start but there are some things I dont' want to lose. Things like my bookmarks in Firefox and Safari, my OmniFocus database. Lastly, the technician thought my original 110 gig hard-drive was about physically die due to how slowly it shut down and given the issues I was having. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
OS X V10.7 Lion :: How To Restore Apps / Music And Data After Clean Install
Jun 26, 2012I had a problem with my Macbook pro for some unknown reason my HDD crashed and stopped working, so I had to replace it, with a new one. Fortunately I have a 1TB My Passport Time Machine Backup that contains all my data. I had spent hours to reintsall Snow leopard, update the machine and then upgrade to Lion. The only thing now I need to do is to restore all my data. can I restore my Apps, Music, Video, my sketch up drawings and projects? or am I forced to repurchase my Apps and media?
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4), Magic Mouse, Airport express
IMac :: Backup Image Restore Current Apps / Data On New Machine
Jan 9, 2011I've got a 4 year old iMac. I have a Time Capsule and make daily backups. My question is if, err when, this iMac dies and I spring for a new shiny one, will my backup reconstitute my new machine with my current apps and data, or just the saved data?
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Feb 12, 2012I want to sell my imac 21,5 and buy a macbook instead. the problem is i dont know how to just delete everything like on the iphone.When i am finished with resetting ore whatever my mac should turn on like it is a new device.
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.7)
MacBook Pro :: Wipe System Before Selling?
Aug 29, 2010So I buy a MacBook Pro 13 (super local deal) and my second post here is how to sell it! (I'm thinking about selling or returing it and getting the 15.) I have not done anything but the usuall new computer stuff that you walk through up when you turn it on for the first time and downloading Open Office to try it out. What is the best way to clear any data and reset it to factory spec so I don't leave any information?
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Oct 24, 2007I'm still relatively new to the mac world of things so I was wondering how you format a mac? I've never done it before...I've only formatted a PC before. At work we have to sell one of our Macs so we want to format everything off it for security purposes before we sell it off.
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Jan 19, 2010I'm selling my iMac Intel Core 2 Duo in a week without restoring it. What should I delete before I hand over the computer. i don't want ANY of my personal files on there.
(I know the basics already: movies, photos, music, passwords, documents)
Anything else?
MacBook Pro :: How To Delete Files Before Selling It
Mar 20, 2012I'm selling my old Macbook Pro. I've gone through and deleted all the files, keychains, etc. I then created a new user account, logged into it, and deleted the old one. Is there anything else I need to do to make sure it's safe to sell?
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MacBook Pro 15, Mac OS X (10.6.7)
Mac Mini :: Can Open Apps On It
Apr 17, 2012I have downloaded apps and I'm wondering if the mac mini can run these somehow?
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Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
Applications :: Sharing Or Selling ITunes Account?
May 18, 2010Anyone tried sharing or selling itune account?
I had ipod touch, i sold it and i will only use ipad + nokia phone + computer.
Most ipod apps are small, they are HD versions very soon. If I keep my itune account and buy ipad apps, most of my ipod apps will be wasted.
I have no music, video...only apps, and they are worth like over 450$. I think if I try to sell that, i may have 50$ at least, I only picked useful, famous apps and games. It's not a big deal, but not a waste. Someone can still use my account and save hundreds of $ buying on their own. Change info and add a card, then the account will work again.
MacBook Pro :: Selling Powerful IMac For Retina?
Jun 22, 2012I am considering the possibility of selling my iMac to fund a retina MacBook. The screen really won me over when playing with it in an Apple Store. My iMac specs are as follows: 27-INCH, Mid 2010 Processor 3.6 GHz Intel Core i5Memory 8 GB 1333 MHz DDR3Graphics ATI Radeon HD 5750 1024 MB256 GB SSD + 1TB HDD It is in flawless and mint condition. I am hoping to get enough to fund the Retina MacBook (around £1500), as I get HE discount. I have a 24" Apple Cinema display I can connect the Retina MacBook to. I will use it only as my home workstation, as I already own a 13" MacBook air. So my Question(s) are as follows: 1) Will the MacBook match the power of my current iMac (I like to edit photos, play some music, play WoW) 2) Is this move worth it, or silly? 3) How will the 24" display look when connected to the retina? Can I use this external display as an "extension"? 4)?
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