How to format ex partners' Mac without credentials?

Hello,

I bought one Mac from my partner!

she was the first owner and she started the Mac from the ground! Now we are no longer together but I don’t want to ask her because we never talked again!

how can I erase everything from the computer?



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Posted on Oct 22, 2024 11:11 AM

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Oct 22, 2024 11:29 AM in response to Joao23cunha

What model and year? On truly old machines you can erase it. On newer machines there are more security features which make this very difficult without the cooperation of the owner (as defined by the person who is signed in).


Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support


How to erase a Mac with Apple silicon. Click here --> Use Disk Utility to erase a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support


More information in this article --> What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac - Apple Support


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