Problem with menu on iMac

[machelp1776]

I remember when I first got my mac a year ago, I had this book with a bunch of tips and tricks for Macs, and it showed me how to go in and change the text when you right-click.

For instance, when I right click on something in the dock, instead of it saying "Quit" it now says something not so polite. ^_^

However, I'm selling my iMac tomorrow to get a Macbook and I can't remember how to change this back; ideas?

 

[andyriot]

I suggest restoring it to factory settings with the install disc. Should remove any modifications as well as your personal information.

 

[machelp1776]

How long would that take do you think? And also if I have iPhoto, Garageband etc on there and I reinstall everything to factory setting will they disappear?

 

[andyriot]

Reinstalling takes around 30 minutes. It will remove *everything* from the computer except what comes stock with Leopard/Snow Leopard (whichever you install). You will also need to reinstall the iLife suite if you want iPhoto, GarageBand, etc on there.

Either way, I suggest doing this. You don't want the person buying your iMac to come across anything personal you've had on the computer. Its always best to clear it out for a fresh start.

 

[machelp1776]

Yeah well I don't own the disc to install iLife, it was already on the computer when I bought it from Apple and the person I'm selling to wants the iLife to be on there, so I think this option is out.

 

[spinnerlys]

Don't you have the grey Restore DVDs that came with the Mac? On DVD 1 is Mac OS X, on DVD 2 is iLife.

Example of Restore DVDs:

They are inside the "Everything Mac" booklet.

 

[andyriot]

If you think giving the buyer iLife is more important than risking your personal security, then go right ahead.

On a side note, not that I am condoning piracy, but since you own a Mac and the iLife suite comes free with all Macs. Perhaps you can find said suite online and acquire a blank disc from which to install from. Hypothetically speaking...

 

[machelp1776]

Oh, ha I didn't know iLife was on the second disc.

Alright thanks both of you !

 

[andyriot]

All's well that end's well. Enjoy your new MacBook