how do i wipe clean my mac computer?

my parents were given an old apple computer from my old school. we don’t know the password to the “administrator” thingy so we can’t unlock the accounts. please can someone help me?! i want to wipe it clean! start over. but we also have a different keyboard for it, it’s a windows keyboard. again i have no clue what to do… :/

Posted on Aug 21, 2021 1:31 PM

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Aug 21, 2021 8:52 PM in response to chloeeclarese

You didn't tell us what model and year the computer is... do you know?

Also, you've posted in the Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Community. Is that the correct OS version?


Please see the support document below for info – do only steps 5 and 7

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201065


Also, here is some info about using a Windows pc keyboard on a Mac –

Windows keys on a Mac keyboard - Apple Support:

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/windows-keys-on-a-mac-keyboard-cpmh0152/mac


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