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I have replaced my 2015 iMac with a new machine and wish to securely delete data files

I have replaced my 2015 iMac with a new machine and wish to securely delete data files

Posted on Dec 31, 2021 8:51 PM

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Posted on Dec 31, 2021 9:00 PM

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

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Jan 3, 2022 2:26 PM in response to hcsitas

Eventually resolved the issue using the article provided. However it failed at first attempt and I had to seek assistance from Apple support by telephone to complete the task.


I have a supplementary question - has the disk been securely erased to the highest level so that recovery of data is impossible. If not how can this be achieved?

I have replaced my 2015 iMac with a new machine and wish to securely delete data files

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