How to restore a 1GHz Power PC G4 Mac to factory settings?
November 29, 2010 7:47 PM Subscribe
I'm giving my 1GHz Power PC G4 Mac to a charity because I'm getting a new Intel-based one. What's the best way to restore it to factory settings, so there's no trace of my personal data or installed programs on it?
Thanks.
Best answer: This walkthrough might be at least as helpful, as it explains how to have the Setup Assistant run on bootup, with no users configured.
posted by holgate at 8:15 PM on November 29, 2010
posted by holgate at 8:15 PM on November 29, 2010
Best answer: I would make sure to do a secure erase. 7-pass if you're anal; zeroes if you're only a little paranoid.
Boot from the OS install disk, find Disk Utility from the dropdown menus, and go to town.
posted by thejoshu at 8:36 PM on November 29, 2010 [1 favorite]
Boot from the OS install disk, find Disk Utility from the dropdown menus, and go to town.
posted by thejoshu at 8:36 PM on November 29, 2010 [1 favorite]
Easiest? Remove your hard drive, put in a cheap new one. Install the OS fresh from DVDs/CDs.
posted by chairface at 11:31 AM on November 30, 2010
posted by chairface at 11:31 AM on November 30, 2010
« Older Is this some kind of scam or identity theft? | US Citizenship Questionnaire about Affiliations Newer »
This thread is closed to new comments.
These instructions are for Snow Leopard, but the process is basically the same as it has been for years.
posted by Fleebnork at 7:54 PM on November 29, 2010