Wiping HD of old iMac with OS9 ...

Mikeo1938 · Mikeo1938 #1 (**permalink**)

01-17-2010, 03:41 PM

I have an old iMac with OS9 and know of someone who could use it for word processing. He doesn't need or want an Internet connection. I'd like to give it to him but need to ensure that the HD is wiped clean.

Comments appreciated ...

M

Collin Bl · Collin Bl #2 (**permalink**)

01-17-2010, 05:04 PM

Do you mean that if you just erase the Disk he might get a recovery App to try and reconstruct your data?

Mikeo1938 · Mikeo1938 #3 (**permalink**)

01-17-2010, 05:18 PM

Yes, I would like to corrupt the data ... anyway, do more than just put it into trash and empty. I trust the person in question but who knows what might happen when he disposes of it.

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louishen · louishen #4 (**permalink**)

01-17-2010, 05:25 PM

in disk utility you can trash stuff, and select erase free space afterwards

rman · rman #5 (**permalink**)

01-18-2010, 01:16 PM

Do you still have the OS 9 install disks. I believe the application you will use is disk first aid. You can use this to wipe the disk clean and install a fresh image of OS 9.

Mikeo1938 · Mikeo1938 #6 (**permalink**)

01-18-2010, 04:17 PM

Thanks for the replies ... yes, I still have the original system disks and will do as you suggest.

Renewed thanks ...

M

Mac SK · Mac SK #7 (**permalink**)

01-18-2010, 09:51 PM

Please dont give the guy the machine with a clean drive and
no disc as he will never get it going again.

Mikeo1938 · Mikeo1938 #8 (**permalink**)

01-19-2010, 04:54 PM

OK ... I would reinstall OS 9 and give him the disks. I just can't bear to throw the iMac away. But there's no room in the house!

M

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rman #5 (permalink)
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Mikeo1938 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 12, 2009 Posts: 195	01-17-2010, 03:41 PM I have an old iMac with OS9 and know of someone who could use it for word processing. He doesn't need or want an Internet connection. I'd like to give it to him but need to ensure that the HD is wiped clean. Comments appreciated ... M
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Collin Bl #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 07, 2009 Location: Napier NZ Posts: 3,273 Mac Specs: 27 iMac i5, 2.4 C2D MBP & iMac 20, 1TB dual TC, AppleTV, iPh4	01-17-2010, 05:04 PM Do you mean that if you just erase the Disk he might get a recovery App to try and reconstruct your data?
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Mikeo1938 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 12, 2009 Posts: 195	01-18-2010, 04:17 PM Thanks for the replies ... yes, I still have the original system disks and will do as you suggest. Renewed thanks ... M
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Mac SK #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 20, 2006 Posts: 1,483	01-18-2010, 09:51 PM Please dont give the guy the machine with a clean drive and no disc as he will never get it going again.
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Mikeo1938 #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 12, 2009 Posts: 195	01-19-2010, 04:54 PM OK ... I would reinstall OS 9 and give him the disks. I just can't bear to throw the iMac away. But there's no room in the house! M
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