[tylosrage]

Hi.

Ok, I'm still a bit mac clumsy as i have only recently converted

I need to know how to do a full system restore. I just sold my macbook to fund my new imac, but need to restore my macbook to its original settings and wipe everything i had on there so the person who bought it has a fresh install...
Any help would be much appreciated..


Thanks

[Big Mac]

Put the MacBook system software disc in, restart holding C, then select Erase and Install.

[tylosrage]

is there another way by chance? I can'[t find the software disc!

[tylosrage]

aha! found it, thanks for your help

[reader50]

It is safer to erase using the Zero-all-blocks option. Otherwise, the buyer might be able to retrieve some of your files using disk-repair utilities.

If you do zero it out, be sure to plug into AC power first, because that type of erase will take a really long time.

I recommend this type of erase (or format) before a sale. The time required is preferable to their being able to retrieve your CC number, or SSN, or your library of revealing gf pictures.