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wiping it clean
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<blockquote data-quote="quackbook" data-source="post: 788245"><p>I am getting ready to sell an old imac and i have done the following:</p><p></p><p>1. created a new user admin and 'delete immediately' my personal admin account.</p><p></p><p>2. deleted all passwords and certificates from the keychain</p><p></p><p>3. cleared old browsing history</p><p></p><p>4. deleted personal files</p><p></p><p>My question is that is this enough? Does OS X retain all my old data hidden away somewhere?</p><p></p><p>I want the peace of mind knowing that any personal data be safe.</p><p></p><p>Also, when first starting up the system, I am required to type in name, email, address, and other personal information. Is there a way I can change all of that?</p><p></p><p>Thank you!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="quackbook, post: 788245"] I am getting ready to sell an old imac and i have done the following: 1. created a new user admin and 'delete immediately' my personal admin account. 2. deleted all passwords and certificates from the keychain 3. cleared old browsing history 4. deleted personal files My question is that is this enough? Does OS X retain all my old data hidden away somewhere? I want the peace of mind knowing that any personal data be safe. Also, when first starting up the system, I am required to type in name, email, address, and other personal information. Is there a way I can change all of that? Thank you! [/QUOTE]
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