How do I clean off my MacBook so I can sell it? I want to remove all files, extra software and personal info?

I want to remove all files, extra software and personal info. Is there software out there that does this? Or can I do this myself?

Asked by daniello 60 months ago Similar questions: clean MacBook sell remove files extra software personal info Computers > Software.

Similar questions: clean MacBook sell remove files extra software personal info.

Very easy! Boot from your system restore disk or install OS X disk In the installer you will have the option to erase and install new system. If you want to go further for safety, when you have the install disk booted, open disk utility and choose erase, there will some options for a more secure erase, then you can install the OS fresh for the buyer..

Use the OSX install disk to re-install from scratch .

Format it! I think the best thing you can do is format the system (yes, like Windows! ).

With it, you will be sure your system will be completly free of your stuff ;) .

1 Vampirro, regarding your answer "Format it! ": Formatting will delete the directory track, but it doesn't actually erase the data on the disk. Re-installing the operating system will overwrite some of the old data, but much of it can be recovered intact using readily available software tools.To be sure everything is truly gone, it's necessary to run a secure erase utility (which overwrites the entire disk) before re-installing the OS.

Vampirro, regarding your answer "Format it! ": Formatting will delete the directory track, but it doesn't actually erase the data on the disk. Re-installing the operating system will overwrite some of the old data, but much of it can be recovered intact using readily available software tools.To be sure everything is truly gone, it's necessary to run a secure erase utility (which overwrites the entire disk) before re-installing the OS.

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