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Disk utility ERASE grayed out on 2009 iMac that I'm trying to recycle

Do I need to start up from a CD, or is there a way I can erase the hard drive if it's the start up disk?

Earlier Mac models

Posted on Nov 21, 2024 1:16 PM

Disk utility ERASE grayed out on 2009 iMac that I'm trying to recycle

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