how to reformat harddrive?

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  1. vwcruisn, Jul 4, 2003

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    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.
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  2. Kwyjibo, Jul 4, 2003

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    booot from your jag CD and erase and install for whomever your selling too
     
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  3. iJon, Jul 4, 2003

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

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  4. vwcruisn, Jul 4, 2003

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    thats what im looking to do.. how do i do this?
     
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  5. iJon, Jul 4, 2003

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    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.

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