Need assistance erasing hard drive.

[bobbybunny]

Hi,

I am selling my imac desktop and was wondering if anyone can relay detailed instructions on the best way to erase my hard drive. Thanks.


Imac desktop
Intel/1.83GHz iMac 17
1GBof 66MHz and i have Leopard
installed on it as well

 

[FJ218700]

boot off the install disc, exit the installer and go to disk utility, select the drive and do a 7x overwrite

 

[belvdr]

Well, I normally dd the hard drive, inputting /dev/zero onto it. However, I don't think the OS X installation discs allow you to use Terminal. If they do, then you can:

dd if=/dev/zero of=<insert hard drive link here, usually /dev/sda>

EDIT: Sounds like FJ218700's idea is much easier for a Mac.

 

[eluk]

Start from the install disc and run 'Disk Utility' where you'll find a method to match your desire.

 

[bobbybunny]

Great, thanks!

 

[highjumppudding]

load the restore discs that came with the mac and follow the instructions. it should take an hour or two to reformat and do a clean install of the OS and apps.