MacBook Pro :: Wipe / Erase All Data Except Operating System
Jul 27, 2010From my PowerBook g4. Looking to give it away and want to erase all data except operating system.
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OS X :: Wipe Everything Off Mac Except Operating System
Mar 30, 2010what I would like to is to wipe everything off my mac (second hand) so that I can start again with everything clean and fresh. I've done this sort of thing before with other Macs by simply reinstalling the the start up disk - but this is where the problem lies - the disk that came with the Mac is only for OS 10.4.10 (Tiger) and the Mac is currently running OS 10.5.6 (Leopard) and I don't really want to downgrade (the weird thing is the Mac came with Leopard from the factory so I don't know whey it wasn't supplied with the disk). So is there any way I can delete everything else off the Mac (files, programs - AND MOST IMPORTANTLY change the "home file" name) with out loosing Leopard?
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MacBook :: Move Data From Old Drive Including The Operating System Lion?
May 28, 2012I'm buying a brand new hardrive for my 13inch macbook, but need to know the best way to move data from my old drive including the operating system Lion
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Software :: Wipe Internal Hard Disk - Erase All Information?
Oct 26, 2008I'm wanting to sell my old Mac mini, but I need to know how to erase any and all private information that I don't want any possible buyers to have access to. How do I go about this?
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MacBook :: How To Wipe All Data And Bring It Back To Factory Settings
Sep 9, 2014Trying to resell my old MacBook (Feb 2008) and how to wipe and bring it back to factory settings? I currently have OS X 10.6.8 installed on it....
I tried to use the disk utility to erase the Macintosh HD but the buttons are dimmed...like as in unclickable.
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MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
MacBook :: Can't Erase USB Data
Jan 7, 2010Every time I try to erase music from my USB Key or Phone.
You can see that the music or files have been erased, but it doesnt free up and space. When you pop the USB Key into the stereo or play music on the phone, all the files are there.
I have to go through the Disk Utility option to erase stuff, but this erases everything. When you erase on the PC, everything is fine.
MacBook Pro :: How To Erase All Data
Mar 28, 2012How can I erase all data from a MacBook Pro?
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iPhone 4, iOS 4.3.2
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 27, 2010I am selling my MacBook, is there a way to completely erase it of my personal data if I don't have the original disks?
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OS X :: Wipe Personal Mail Data?
May 10, 2008I've searched the forums, but nothing seems to answer my question specifically. I'm giving my computer to my mother and I wanted to permanently wipe all my data/documents for two reasons: 1. To allow her the maximum amount of space and 2. To clear up any embarrassing emails... etc. which I know I have.So,I diligently went in and erased all my mail from "Mail".I went into Users/MyName/Library -etc and found anything mail related and deleted that (as far as I could tell I was erasing all my folders, in box, out box, downloaded files etc.) I also hit "empty trash" after I deleted stuff. However, when I did a search using "spotlight" it was showing up old emails I thought I had permanently deleted. Eek! I found this by accident when I was teaching my mother about "spotlight". My mother's not computer savvy enough to even remember how to use spotlight... but nevertheless I don't want my stuff on there. Other than doing a clean swipe of my hard drive and reinstalling the operating system. (i had OS X 10.3.9) and a friend updated me to OS X 10.4 - yes for free... naughty me... I don't feel guilty coz I did buy a whole new computer coz my 3 1/2 year old couldn't do what I wanted anymore - ie burn dvds, video record, wifi, more than 40GB HD... so they made a lot of money out of me! Anyway. I also don't really want to wipe the applications just in case something happens to my new computer. I'd like to be able to use the old one as a back up.....
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IMac (Intel) :: Wipe Data But Keep OS X 10.7.5
Jun 2, 2014I am selling my imac but the new buyer wants to keep operating system on it and i want to wipe my personal data?
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.5)
MacBook Air :: How To Recover Data After Erase Macintosh HD Disk
Dec 7, 2014How do I recover the data after erase the Macintosh HD disk and also reinstall the system?My laptop could not be turned on last Wednesday, but I needed to finish up my assignment and submit on Saturday.I searched online a way to keep my data but the laptop could be fix up.
Under disk utility, I erased the Mac OS Extended (Journaled), then reinstalled the system.It's said that in this way my data will be all kept, but when I finally got my laptop turned on.All my data was gone including my files, applications, and so on.
Hardware Overview: Model Name: MacBook Air Model Identifier: MacBookAir4,1 Processor Name: Intel Core i5 Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz Number of Processors: 1 Total Number of Cores: 2 L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB L3 Cache: 3 MB Memory: 2 GB Boot ROM Version: MBA41.0077.B11 SMC Version (system): 1.74f4
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Is It Possible To Do A Complete Data Wipe And Install Lion?
Jun 29, 2012Since upgrading to Lion my MacBook Pro (Mid 2009) it keeps freezing and it takes much longer to boot compared to Snow Lepoard.I upgraded it from 2GB to 4GB hoping it would run smoother but it was so hot in operation (I literally couldn't hold it after just a few minutes) I had to take it back to 2GB. I also notice that all my apps return on logon even though I have specificed not to re-open apps.I have verified and repaired the disk using Disk Utility and also ran a supposed recovery of Lion but it took 1hr (including Lion download) however when I logged back on it was the same software and data etc; is it possible to do a complete data wipe and install Lion? It has updated to the latest software however I'm starting to get very frustrated; just earlier the whole thing froze and I had to force it to power off.
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MacBookPro, Mac OS X (10.7.4), MacBook Pro (Mid 2009)
MacBook Pro :: Performe A Clean Wipe Of System And Reinstall Osxlion?
Apr 20, 2012i have a macbook pro which i bought in late 2011. I was wondering how i should do a comeplete wipe of all my memory and reinstall lion. I have tried the recovery process but it just reintalls the os and leaves the rest of the data behind.
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.1)
MacBook Pro :: How To Check For Operating System
Feb 16, 2012How to check the OS on my macbook pro. I don't remember if I have Lion or Snow Leopard.
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MacBook Pro :: Install A New Operating System?
Feb 23, 2012so i want to install a new operating system on my macbook will that set everything back to original settings and make it run like it was new again? cause its kinda slow nowa days.
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MacBook Pro :: How To Boot From Operating System Cd
Apr 23, 2012my macbook pro wont boot up past grey blank screen with spinning icon....how do i boot using cd ?
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MacBook Pro :: Find What Operating System Using ?
Jun 10, 2012How do I find what operating system I am using on my MacBook?
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MacBook Pro :: Updating The Operating System?
Jun 29, 2012I have a Macbook Pro 1.1 2GH with 1 processor Intel Core Duo and I want to upgrade my Operating system to Tiger and eventually beyond but it does not seem possible because of the the nature on the processor. Is there anything else I can do to upgrade or I am stick with what I have? I am currently running 10.4.11 before Tiger.
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.11)
MacBook Air :: How To Erase Data To Make Space Available To Reinstall Mac OS X Lion
Mar 13, 2012My MB Air is not booting (I get the ever gray Apple logo screen with the spinning wheel, and nothing happens) Following instructions I found online, I tried the disk utility repair disk and permissions and, apparently, there's nothing wrong. Still, the system won't boot!
I'm now trying to reinstall Mac OS X Lion, but the system requires about 0.5 GB of additional free disk space to install!
Is there anyway I can access the OS terminal screen (command line interface), so I may delete a few files, creating additional disk space?
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MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.3), OS reinstall
Applications :: Program To Wipe Real Data Of The Harddrive?
Feb 25, 2010I know that when I delete a file the data is still recoverable from the hard drive until it is replaced by other data.
So I'm looking for a program that wipes any data (preferably with the Gutmann Wipe method) off of the rewritable parts of the hard drive. Is there such a program for the Mac?
MacBook :: How To Upgrade Ibook G3 Operating System?
Sep 20, 2010my work has recently switched from macs to p.cs anyhow they have recently posted some older macs and laptops in a free draw. my name came up against a 2002 white ibook g3, below are the specs as listed by my company:
iBook G3 215 10.2 iBOOK G3 700/128/27GB/Combo-GBR 14.1in TFT 2002
my question is how/can i upgrade the o.s to a higher level (currently at osx 10.2) & what is the realistic o.s i can get to whilst still working to a realistic level.?? would i need more ram/memory?? its in pretty good nick generally and would be a shame not to make the best out of it.
Windows On Mac :: Deleting Xp Operating System Off Macbook
Apr 26, 2009i got my macbook about 2 years ago when my mum bought it for me for christmas. My mum, being a completle idiot when it comes to computers, did not realise that it doesnt have windows on or that i did not have a clue how to use a mac.
So i immediatly asked my dad computer genius friend to change the operating system to windows xp. This means that when i turn the computer on there is NOT an option to go on either mac or windows it is JUST windows.
Two years later a really regret my decision and was wondering if i somehow found out how to remove windows would my mac operating system still be there or would i have to re install it completly?
MacBook Pro :: Error - Missing Operating System
Feb 7, 2012I recently tried to use bootcamp to install Windows 7 everything went good till I tried to reboot the Mac portion....I was greeted to a black screen that says missing operating system?
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
OS X V10.5 Leopard :: Macbook Does Not Upgrade Its Operating System?
Mar 23, 2012I am operating Mac osx 10.5.8 why it wont upgrade when Iclick for software updates?
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MacBook
Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
