how to reformat harddrive?

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vwcruisn

macrumors regular

Original poster

• Jul 4, 2003

• #1

I just got a new powerbook and will be selling my powermac. I want to reformat the drive so the person i sell it to can start fresh. Whats the easiest way to erase everything and whatnot.
thanks

 

Kwyjibo

macrumors 68040

• Jul 4, 2003

• #2

booot from your jag CD and erase and install for whomever your selling too

 

iJon

macrumors 604

• Jul 4, 2003

• #3

if you have important data make sure you zero the drive. that will ensure they wont get anything.

iJon

 

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vwcruisn

macrumors regular

Original poster

• Jul 4, 2003

• #4

Originally posted by iJon
if you have important data make sure you zero the drive. that will ensure they wont get anything.

iJon

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thats what im looking to do.. how do i do this?

 

iJon

macrumors 604

• Jul 4, 2003

• #5

open up disk utility, select your hard drive, select erase, click the options button and check mark zero data. it will take a while but you wil only need to do it once.

iJon