Question about fresh install of OSX.

[definitive]

Am I really required to provide real info (name, address, etc) when I install OSX from scratch? I mean I already provided my real info the first time I booted the Mac. Is it necessary to do it every time? Will it present any sort of complications warranty-wise if I type in some random stuff?

 

[MrCheeto]

Nope.

The only real thing you will notice is your name in the Address Book as the default user.

Just be careful of UserName and Short name, these can't be changed.

 

[Heb1228]

If you erase and install, then yes, your info will need to be provided again. Because when you erase everything, everything is erased. Therefore you need to enter it again.

If you don't want to enter it again, do an upgrade.

 

[definitive]

If you erase and install, then yes, your info will need to be provided again. Because when you erase everything, everything is erased. Therefore you need to enter it again.

If you don't want to enter it again, do an upgrade.

i know that it has to be entered if i reformat. what i was wondering is if it would have to be the same info as i provided before, or if it could simply put in abcdefg 12345 or whatever other random stuff.

 

[Heb1228]

If you give a fake name your computer explodes in exactly 22.5 hours from the time you enter.