Secure Format

[tomtendo]

I am currently looking to sell my current 2007 MBP for the latest - I want to clear all my data securely so the guy I am giving it to will not be able to trace back any of my files. I know even if you simply reformat the OS and HDD you can still track back files (personal perhaps).

How can I do a SECURE format on Mac OS X 10. Leopard? I want to have a safe feeling when giving it away.

Thanks,
and please help me response quick! I am exchanging it tomorrow! EARLY AM (EST).

Thanks again!

anyone?

 

[alphaod]

Boot into the Install DVD.

When it get's to the screen where it asks you where to install OS X, go to the menu bar and choose 'Utilities' —> 'Disk Utility'.

From there, choose your internal drive, choose the 'Erase' tab and then select 'Security Options'. Choose 'Zero Out Data'. Give your partition a name—"Macintosh HD" is the standard. Then choose 'Erase' this will wipe your drive. When the zero out is completed, close Disk Utility and continue to install your OS.

 

[Designer Dale]

If you want to be really sure you don't sell any personal info with your computer, replace the HD and put the old one in an enclosure to use as a backup.

Dale