How do I erase my 2011 iMac?

I want to delete/erase all the information on this Mac so I can sell it or give it away

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Sep 30, 2022 6:48 PM

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Posted on Sep 30, 2022 7:07 PM

Click here and follow the instructions. If the computer originally shipped with Mac OS X 10.6.8 or earlier, instead of step 7, insert a compatible Mac OS X install DVD, restart with the C or Option key held down, use the Disk Utility to erase the internal drive, and install a fresh OS.


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Sep 30, 2022 7:07 PM in response to nitzdoc

Click here and follow the instructions. If the computer originally shipped with Mac OS X 10.6.8 or earlier, instead of step 7, insert a compatible Mac OS X install DVD, restart with the C or Option key held down, use the Disk Utility to erase the internal drive, and install a fresh OS.


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