Resetting mac mini 2007

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I got a mac mini from a friend and want to reset the data but they don't have the reset data disk. Can I still format the hard drive data?
 
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Assuming this is an INTEL Mac mini, you can order the Snow Leopard DVD from Apple for $20 and install from that.
 
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Is there any other way? I would rather not order a disk for 20$ plus tax and shipping.
 
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And yes it is a intel based 2007 Mac mini
 
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And the $20 includes shipping and that is the only way unless you own a pirate ship. Avoid pirated software unless you want the Mini full of malware and other not so nice gremlins.
 
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Just so I have this straight: someone gave you a Mac mini but you don't want to pay $20 to get it working properly?
 
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no no no. I will pay it I just wanted to know if there is some way to reset it without the money being spent. if there isn't I will buy the disk, I just don't want to pay $20 for nothing if there is another way.
 
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Phone Apple Online and spend the money. When the disc arrives, pop it in, reboot and hold down 'C', format the drive and do a nice clean install and update to version OS X.6.8 using the Combo updater from the Apple web site.
 
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thanks guys, your really helpful
 
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And remember to hang on to the DVD after you've used it -- should you ever need to reinstall (a new hard drive for example), you'll save yourself a lot of grief having that DVD around.
 

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