Which OS to install when selling my MBP?

zem100 · Jan 10, 2013, 04:20 AM

HI all,

I've upgraded to a new MBP Retina and have recently formatted my old MBP ready for sale. I don't have the original install disc but am connected to WiFi and can install the OS no problem.

My question and concern is that it asked for my Apple User ID and password to pull down and install the OS. How will this impact me as I already have the same (latest) OS installed on my new machine?

I.e. am I making a mistake by installing the OS on the old machine under my apple ID? What would you recommend in order to sell the machine with an OS on there?

Thanks in advance for your help.

throAU · Jan 10, 2013, 05:14 AM

Buy a copy of snow leopard leopard and install that maybe?

Alternatively, demo the machine with your OS, and tell the buy they'll need to install their own copy if you're paranoid (and wipe it)...

Any idea if apple have a suggestion?

attackment · Jan 10, 2013, 05:53 AM

I have the same problem at the moment. I want to sell my 2011 iMac upgraded to Mountain Lion, it came with Lion originally.

iWaiting · Jan 10, 2013, 06:19 AM

there is only one choice you should to sell it with the OS that came with it

any other OS is tied to your apple ID not the hardware

unobtainium · Jan 10, 2013, 03:05 PM

You could download Mountain Lion, create a USB installer, format the drive again, and install ML from the UBS drive without connecting to wifi or connecting it with your account in any way. It's a bit of a hassle but might be worth it if you don't have the original install disc.

zem100 · Jan 14, 2013, 03:13 AM

Any tips on how to install onto the USB stick and make it bootable?

dontpannic · Jan 14, 2013, 03:14 AM

Plenty of guides out there. Create mountain lion USB. Job done.

http://osxdaily.com/2012/02/17/make-...install-drive/

Bear · Jan 14, 2013, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zem100

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I.e. am I making a mistake by installing the OS on the old machine under my apple ID? What would you recommend in order to sell the machine with an OS on there?
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You have no clue where information on your Apple ID would be left on the system when you give it your Apple ID as part of the installation process. I wouldn't recommend it at all.

Weaselboy · Jan 14, 2013, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zem100

Any tips on how to install onto the USB stick and make it bootable?

Just DL the installer app from the app store and quit the installer when it starts. Then use this free app with a 8GB USB key to make your installer.

The downside here is the new buyer will have no way to reinstall the OS if they need to.

Jan 10, 2013, 04:20 AM	#1
zem100 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2013	Which OS to install when selling my MBP? HI all, I've upgraded to a new MBP Retina and have recently formatted my old MBP ready for sale. I don't have the original install disc but am connected to WiFi and can install the OS no problem. My question and concern is that it asked for my Apple User ID and password to pull down and install the OS. How will this impact me as I already have the same (latest) OS installed on my new machine? I.e. am I making a mistake by installing the OS on the old machine under my apple ID? What would you recommend in order to sell the machine with an OS on there? Thanks in advance for your help.
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Jan 10, 2013, 05:14 AM	#2
throAU macrumors 68020 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia	Buy a copy of snow leopard leopard and install that maybe? Alternatively, demo the machine with your OS, and tell the buy they'll need to install their own copy if you're paranoid (and wipe it)... Any idea if apple have a suggestion? __________________ MBP (early 2011) - Core i7 2720 2.2ghz, Hires Glossy, 16GB, Seagate Momentus XT 750GB Mac Mini (mid 2007) - Core2 Duo 1.8, 2gb, 320gb 7200 rpm iPhone 4S, iPad 4
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unobtainium macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2011	You could download Mountain Lion, create a USB installer, format the drive again, and install ML from the UBS drive without connecting to wifi or connecting it with your account in any way. It's a bit of a hassle but might be worth it if you don't have the original install disc. __________________ 13" Retina MacBook Pro (early 2013); Time Capsule 2TB (2011); iPhone 5 (32GB); Apple TV (3rd gen)
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Jan 10, 2013, 05:53 AM	#3
attackment macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Modena	I have the same problem at the moment. I want to sell my 2011 iMac upgraded to Mountain Lion, it came with Lion originally.
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Jan 10, 2013, 06:19 AM	#4
iWaiting Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012	there is only one choice you should to sell it with the OS that came with it any other OS is tied to your apple ID not the hardware
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Jan 14, 2013, 03:13 AM	#6
zem100 Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2013	Any tips on how to install onto the USB stick and make it bootable?
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Jan 14, 2013, 03:14 AM	#7
dontpannic macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orpington, Kent, UK	Plenty of guides out there. Create mountain lion USB. Job done. http://osxdaily.com/2012/02/17/make-...install-drive/
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