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Q: how do I erase all data from iMac G4?

How do I erase all data from an iMac G4? would like to get rid of computer and want to be sure no info of mine is left on it.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on May 11, 2013 12:36 PM

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Q: how do I erase all data from iMac G4?

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  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel May 11, 2013 1:00 PM in response to volkman6
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    May 11, 2013 1:00 PM in response to volkman6

    Throw away any files which may contain sensitive data, securely empty the Trash, restart from a compatible Mac OS X install disk, and use the Disk Utility to erase the drive. If you are using a Mac OS 9 disk instead of a Mac OS X one, erase the drive from the Finder's Special menu or Drive Setup.

     

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