Mac mini server to factory default

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Mac mini server to factory default

I recently rented a Mac mini (Mavericks 10.9.2) with OS X Server. It came with OS X Server and Apple iWork and iLife suite installed.

I did a clean install using Internet Recovery. At the end I only had Mavericks. No OS X Server app nor Apple iLife and iWork.

Obviously I can redeem those apps logging in with my Apple ID on the App store.

I don't know If I am going to keep it at the end of the rental period, but if I decide not to keep it, I should give it back as I received it. Or not?

I won't certainly use my Apple ID, just to bring back OS X Server and Apple iWork and iLife.

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5), iMac12,1

Posted on Apr 7, 2014 1:12 PM

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Answer 1

lllaass

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Apr 7, 2014 1:22 PM in response to Alberto Ravasio

Ask the people from whom you rented it.

Refresh my memory, if you use Internet Recovery did you have to enter your Apple ID? I do not remember, in addition I only has reinstall the OS on my 2009 Mini and I booted from the Recovery partition since you need a 2010 or later for internet recovery.

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Answer 2

Apr 7, 2014 1:31 PM in response to lllaass

Thanks lllaass for the prompt reply.

I rented the mini from Apple, and I didn't have to enter anything before starting Internet Recovery. I guess the Apple servers check the computer serial number before downloading.

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Answer 3

lllaass

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Apr 7, 2014 2:05 PM in response to Alberto Ravasio

Just do this

What to do before selling or giving away your Mac

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Answer 4

Apr 7, 2014 3:28 PM in response to lllaass

lllaass wrote:

Just do this

What to do before selling or giving away your Mac

And I did exactly that. But, as I wrote, I ended up with only OS X Mavericks restored to factory default.

My guess is that, anybody who will get the mini after me, will be able to redeem the original applications, OS X Server, iLife and iWork, because those apps came bundled with the computer.

I only wanted to be sure from someone who already did it.

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