Just bought a used MacBook with OS 10.8.1 on it. It also has a bunch of software I'll never use and don't want cluttering up my hard drive. How can I best delete all that software and wind up with a clean disk with only the OS on it?
MacBook, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.1)
As the MacBook is used I presume the previous owner purchased and installed 10.8.1 from his/her Apple ID account. You would not be on record as the purchaser so I doubt you can do an online erase and reinstall.Your best bet is to download 10.9.1 for free and then do a clean install. A how to link is below.
http://www.macworld.com/article/2056563/should-you-do-a-clean-install-of-maveric ks.html
As the MacBook is used I presume the previous owner purchased and installed 10.8.1 from his/her Apple ID account. You would not be on record as the purchaser so I doubt you can do an online erase and reinstall.Your best bet is to download 10.9.1 for free and then do a clean install. A how to link is below.
http://www.macworld.com/article/2056563/should-you-do-a-clean-install-of-maveric ks.html
At the moment, I see your answer as extremely helpful. Due to time constraints, I won't get this done until next week. If all works as you say and I get the result I want, I hope I can go back and change my rating to "solved." Thanks much!
Just bought a used MacBook. Has the OS 10.8.1 but also has a bunch of software I'll never use. How can I best clean it up so I have nothing but the new OS on it?
