- Wipe files for new mac user how to#
- Wipe files for new mac user install#
- Wipe files for new mac user update#
- Wipe files for new mac user upgrade#
Reinstalls the current upgraded OS X operating system version or the factory one if it wasn't upgraded. Fixes issues in the MacintoshHD partition.
Wipe files for new mac user how to#
How to reformat a used Mac Changing ownership of a used MacĢ: Not giving up ownership of the machine. Some Mac's can be upgraded to later OS X versions that Apple doesn't advertise on AppStore, you can research the latest OS X version for your machine using the free MacTracker and by calling Apple directly and ordering the appropriate OS X version to download link.įor more assistance for making your machine your own, complicated machine id issues/not booting etc:
Wipe files for new mac user install#
Note: OS X 10.6.x must be Software Updated to 10.6.8 via the Apple Menu to install AppStore, then it's under the Apple Menu to use.
Wipe files for new mac user upgrade#
If your making the machine your own: Then you log into AppStore with your AppleID and password and can upgrade the operating system version there. Once OS X is installed the machine should reboot to the "Welcome to Mac" video which you press and hold the power button down to force a hardware shutdown for the next owner to boot into and setup. How to erase and install Snow Leopard 10.6 If OS X 10.6 (or earlier came with your machine from the factory) or Internet Recovery doesn't work on your machine, then use the 10.6 install disks instead. After completion you hold the power button down to shut down and the machine will boot to the "Welcome to Mac" video for the new owner.
You do this by holding command(⌘) option/alt r keys down (using a wired or built in keyboard) while on a fast Internet connection (Ethernet cable to the router preferred) and booting the computer into Internet Recovery.ĭisk Utility is used to erase the disk0 (if a boot hard drive, move the slider one spot to the right) and then Quit when finished and OS X can be reinstalled. The upgraded operating system versions are tied to a AppleID and the next owner (or you) can't perform updates. You have to install the operating system version that came with the machine from the factory or 10.6 (earliest you can). Create a data recovery/undelete external boot driveįor a deeper understanding about the hidden partitions on a OS X boot drive:Įrase, formatting, OS X installs on Mac'sġ: Giving up ownership of the machine or making a machine your own. Most commonly used backup methods Drives, partitions, formatting w/Mac's + PC's If your having software or drive problems I highly recommend also making a emergency copy of just your users files to another regular external drive as you might need to only restore those and everything else will be reinstalled fresh from original sources. You need to have two copies of your wanted users files off the machine to separate hardware, unmounting drive (drag icon to Trash to Eject) and physically disconnecting.
Wipe files for new mac user update#
Mac's do NOT come with System Restore options like Windows has, however if a TimeMachine or bootable clone drive was made previously the entire machine or files can be restored since the last update of either.īackup or perform user(s) files data recovery first if possible. Used for fixing in User account issues.Ĭombine two+ Users Accounts on the same machine See #8 here.Ĭ: Create a new user account and transferring wanted files to that account and deleting the old one, leaves OS X and programs alone that are in the Applications folder, programs stored in the user account are deleted. Used for fixing OS X based issues only for the current OS X operating system owner, will not change ownership.
(see A below)ī: Replace just OS X with a new copy, leaving files and most programs alone (should backup if possible). Used for fixing drive structure issues, malware issues or giving up ownership of the machine or setting a used machine that wasn't properly restored, to you personally.
Since many people coming here use the term "reset" rather loosely without specifics why, I've created this User Tip to show the three options:Ī: Wipe OS X, programs and all files off the machine and reinstall what you want from there.
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