Q: 2005 eMac erase...how to.
I'm selling my 2005 emac which is running 10.4.11. I want to wipe it clean of all my personal data...I've already got everything off of it I need, so I'm ok with wiping it completely. Is there a way to do this if I don't have the original install disks for this computer? I have some install disks for my iMac that say iMac Mac OS X Install DVD Version 10.5.6.
Can I use those install disks to take care of upgrading the old emac?
If not....I'm ok with that, but I want the computer to be usable for whoever takes it. Is there a way to wipe my computer completely clean of all my personal information without wiping the OS?
MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
Posted on Nov 8, 2013 1:50 PM
1. No, you can't use those disks.
2. That will do most of it, but your information is stored elsewhere in the system. In addition, the new owner won't be able to reinstall the OS without a disk.
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Posted on Nov 8, 2013 2:08 PM