mikey9977

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Q: Should I erase OS X BASE SYSTEM when selling used imac? Already deleted HD.

Should I erase OS X BASE SYSTEM when selling used imac? Already deleted HD.

iMac (27-inch Mid 2010), OS X El Capitan (10.11.4)

Posted on Apr 29, 2016 8:56 AM

I have this question too

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A:

Follow the directions in this support article:

What to do before selling or giving away your Mac - Apple Support

Posted on Apr 29, 2016 8:59 AM

Q: Should I erase OS X BASE SYSTEM when selling used imac? Already deleted HD.

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by pinkstones,Apple recommended

pinkstones Apr 29, 2016 8:59 AM in response to mikey9977
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Apr 29, 2016 8:59 AM in response to mikey9977

Follow the directions in this support article:

What to do before selling or giving away your Mac - Apple Support
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mikey9977 Apr 29, 2016 9:11 AM in response to pinkstones
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Apr 29, 2016 9:11 AM in response to pinkstones

Already did this. My question was re. the OS X "Base System" when in Utility. It shows 2.01 GB. Should it also be erased for security reasons?
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by Eric Root,

Eric Root Apr 29, 2016 5:33 PM in response to mikey9977
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Apr 29, 2016 5:33 PM in response to mikey9977

I would erase it just to make sure there is no data left on the hard drive.
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mikey9977 Apr 30, 2016 7:32 AM in response to Eric Root
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Apr 30, 2016 7:32 AM in response to Eric Root

I found out from Apple support that it is not necessary to delete osx base system.
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