Leopard Restore

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honeycrisp

macrumors regular

Original poster

• Feb 29, 2008

• #1

Hey everyone, maybe a dumb question, but I appreciate the help...

I have just sold my MacBook to someone on ebay. How do I restore the OS so all my files, documents, etc. are deleted, but my apps remain on the machine? Thanks in advance...

 

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Sorkvild

macrumors 6502

• Feb 29, 2008

• #2

Depending on how big the files you want to keep are, you can put them on another drive/burn them to CD/DVD. Then reinstall the OS from the discs that came with your MacBook, as well as any other applications you want on it. There is also a way to make the setup assistant appear for the new owner, but I forgot how to do that.

 

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honeycrisp

macrumors regular

Original poster

• Feb 29, 2008

• #3

Thanks! Quick question...

If I purchased say, iWork 08, will it reinstall on the machine, or is it no longer valid after the first install?

 

Consultant

macrumors G5

• Feb 29, 2008

• #4

System Preferences / Accounts



Create new account, make it admin.

Logout current account, log in to new admin account.

Delete old account. I think there is a secure delete option.