Changing and Deleting Admin Accounts

[forcefieldkid]

Hey guys,
Just recieved a very nice refurb black Macbook, without the discs, and with an account already set. I'm just making sure before I do anything, as i'd like to have a different home folder name than the one theyve set, If I set up a new admin account and then delete the one they made, it won't cause me any problems right?

Thanks!

 

[BlueRevolution]

Yes, definitely create a new admin account and delete the old one. I strongly recommend doing a clean install for security reasons, which make require you to purchase a copy of Snow Leopard. Did you buy the computer directly from a retailer? If so, they should have included the disks.

 

[forcefieldkid]

It was through an authorised apple reseller (http://maceco.co.uk). They were up front about it not coming with the discs but with a fresh install of Leopard and iLife09. Thanks for the answer on the admin accounts, doing that now.

What do you mean about security reasons for a fresh install and buying Snow Leopard? Could you elaborate on that?

 

[stridemat]

What do you mean about security reasons for a fresh install and buying Snow Leopard? Could you elaborate on that?

Just for added piece of mind, making it yours and making sure there is nothing 'icky' installed on it.

 

[OllyW]

You can get a replacement set of Restore Disks from Apple, phone 0844 209 0611 and have the serial number ready.

 

[forcefieldkid]

You can get a replacement set of Restore Disks from Apple, phone 0844 209 0611 and have the serial number ready.

Would I have to pay for those or just mention it was purchased as a Refurb?

 

[JediMeister]

Usually the replacement, called a fulfillment, will be at cost. If anyone was to give you the software for free it would have been the reseller, not Apple.

 

[forcefieldkid]

Thanks for the info!