Macbook Helpp!! (Erase before sale)

[peterjeter26]

i need help im selling my macbook to a friend do u no anyway that i can erase the stuff on the HD so that he can set it up by himself.

 

[72930]

Put the Install Disk in that came with the Macbook, and in 'Options' choose to Erase&Install

 

[Jaffa Cake]

You could use the install disks that came with your Mac to completely erase the hard drive and install a fresh OS on there – he can then make his own user account once he gets his hands on the computer.

 

[velocityg4]

I would boot off of the install disk and open disk utility in the menu bar to format the hard drive, if you are really paranoid you can re-zero the drive and if you are extremely paranoid use some third party partitioning program for a defense department grade 11 pass random wipe. Then I would give your friend the Mac and the install DVD so that your friend can customize the install to suit their needs.

No need to waste space installing all languages, X11, printer drivers and developers tools if they will not be used.

 

[peterjeter26]

i lost that disk any other options

 

[CanadaRAM]

i lost that disk any other options

Your friend is going to need the disk. Contact Apple and see if you can order a replacement.