Best way to wipe all data

[gelie]

From my PowerBook g4. Looking to give it away and want to erase all data except operating system. Thanks.

 

[MacDawg]

Erase the drive using the security settings in Disk Utility
Reinstall the system

 

[spinnerlys]

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/840454/ - secure erase thread

Guide on how to use Disk Utility from the restore / installation DVD.

 

[Reelknead1]

Erase the drive using the security settings in Disk Utility
Reinstall the system

this is the easiest way.

 

[RubbishBBspeed]

Take out the hard drive, burn it, replace with new hard drive.

Kid you not. (that is the actual government "instructions" within the uk).

 

[DanMacApple]

this is the easiest way.

I agree.

 

[gelie]

once i erase from disk utility, how do i go about reinstalling the operating system? Do i reinstall my upgraded Leopard? I bought Leopard and its registered to me.