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mnijaw

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Aug 15, 2007
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I am selling my Mac Mini (with Microsoft Office already installed). What is the best way to clear the hard drive for a new user, BUT keep the installed software. I have lost the original Office disc, so I can't reinstall it after wiping the hard drive completely clean of everything.

Basically, I want to get the Mac Mini cleaned-off and ready for the new owner, but really have no idea to do this. I am a novice. I'd appreciate any advice you have. Thank you!
 
There is no way to wipe the drive (ie reinstall OS X) and keep non-Apple installed software. And since you don't have the original disc it's not technically legal to sell it with Office anyway.
 
There is no way to wipe the drive (ie reinstall OS X) and keep non-Apple installed software. And since you don't have the original disc it's not technically legal to sell it with Office anyway.

Thank you!
 
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