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Q: If I reformat my hard drive and reinstall my os x can the old icloud account still track me down?

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Posted on Nov 30, 2014 10:00 PM

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Q: If I reformat my hard drive and reinstall my os x can the old icloud account still track me down?

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  • by mende1,

    mende1 mende1 Nov 30, 2014 10:42 PM in response to idk35
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    Nov 30, 2014 10:42 PM in response to idk35

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    No. Find my Mac can only track a Mac if it is using the Apple ID used for Find my Mac and if Find my Mac is enabled on that Mac. When you format a Mac, Find my Mac cannot track it anymore if you are using a different Apple ID in iCloud.