Erase all personal information from intel based IMac MA589LL using Lion 10.7.4

i wanyt to erase all personal from my IMac MA589LL intel based  using Lion so i can give away                        

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=11927841#11927841
Do note that your Lion installation is tied to your AppleID and isn't transferrable.

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  • HT201274 This does NOT erase all personal information

    This does NOT erase all personal information!  I have performed this and assumed it did what it's supposed to do.  IT DOES NOT.  There is STILL personal info left on the device!  I want to know how to completely erase the device (iPod Touch 8g).

    I wondered about the same thing since I have an extra ipod I'd like to sell on eBay.  I tested "Erase All Content and Settings" and can confirm Checkmate357's posting.  At the very least, your AppleID remains on the device after "Erase All" and can be found by setting up the "new" ipod then going to settings / app store.  I agree that this is a serious matter and it makes me wonder what else might slip through the cracks during "Erase All."
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  • Removing all personal information from e-Mac.

    I have just purchased a new i-Mac and whilst I have no problem in transfering all of my stored information from the e-Mac to the i-Mac I am concerned about erasing every bit of personal information from the machine, from e-mail access information to any passwords stored on the machine. How can I be sure that this is all done yet have a saleable e-Mac with all of it's software intact?

    The easiest way is to put a new installation of your OS onto the Mac.
    Insert your Install disk 1 into to the drive and then Restart, and hold down the C key to take you to the installation windows.
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  • How can I erase all personal data from an e72?

    Any help would be greatly appreciated. 
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    Yep, make sure it gets the most recent update when you get it (guide): http://europe.nokia.com/support/download-software/device-software-update/can-i-update
    I would recommend to use memorycard as messagememory. You fixe that in messaging->options->settings->other.
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    If you concider this thread as Solved, set it as solved and set the post you felt answered your questions as solution. Enjoy your new device!

  • To remove all personal information from an iPhone I am about to dispose of, is it sufficient to use the "erase and reset" command in Settings, or should I do something more?

    I am about to replace an iPhone 4.  I want to make sure that it contains no recoverable personal information, such a contacts, photos, e-mail, etc.  If I use the erase and reset function in Settings will that be sufficient?  Or is there a way to write over the old information in a manner similar to a "secure empty trash?"

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  • Removal all personal information from macbook before sending to reseller

    I want to purchase a new macbook and would like to send my 2008 in for resale but I would like to insure there is no personal information remaining.  How is this accomplished?

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    Long story short: my attempt at replacing my iPhone 2g dock connector did not end well.
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  • How to back up and then purge personal information from iPad 2?

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  • How to remove all personal information for your blackberry?

    I am currently an Altel subscriber, whom is being switched to AT&T.  I would like to sell or donate my current blackberry 9630 as it is in new condition.  How do I ensure all my data has been removed and it is safe to do so?  I checked online and it says to replace your SIMS card, but with what?  Wouldn't it have to be carrier specific?  But then if I put in an AT&T Sims it would not work, would it?  As they are saying we have to have new phones?  Please advise.  As you can tell I know little on this except I love my phone

    Hello jodeebryant,
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  • Hi . i have Intel based iMac. i erased whole hard disk. now it flashes folder icon with question mark... i have no internet or orginal dvd.... i want to clean install any mac osx..friend got mac book pro and osx in dmg format . what are my options?

    hi . i have Intel based iMac. i erased whole hard disk. now it flashes folder icon with question mark... i have no internet or orginal dvd.... i want to clean install any mac osx..friend got mac book pro and osx in dmg format . what are my options?

    On your friend's computer with an internet connection, log into the Mac App Store with your ID and download Yosemite from the Purchases section of the Mac App Store. The make a bootable USB install media using
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    Then boot from that on your computer and install
    You need an internet connection to install via Recovery mode

  • I'm selling my early 2011 MBP because I just bought a iMac. Could someone please tell me how to remove all my information from it but leave the OS working. Thanks so much.

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    i found the answer to the first part: reboot and keep hold of command+r
    this gave me a list of options
    one of them was to reinstall lion from fresh
    i went for this
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    any suggesstion where i go to register new mac would be great
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