How to prepare MacBook for new owner?

I'm selling my Intel MacBook Pro and I would like to restore it to factory-new condition for the new owner.
I know how to install OS X from the included discs, but after the installation it launches right into the first-time setup (name, registration, network configuration, etc.).
I don't want to do this setup — that's information for the new owner to key in. But I see no way to exit out of it gracefully, so should I just power down the machine at this point? I assume the next time it's started (by the new owner) it will simply try the first-time setup again.
Is there a more graceful way to exit the installation and shut down the machine without doing the first-time setup?
Thanks.

Wow, this is really great. Exactly what I was looking for, except that I'm not sure I have another volume (e.g., FireWire drive) I can boot from to delete the administrator account.
If the timing works out such that my new laptop arrives before I have to ship the old one, then I'll be all set.
Thanks.

Similar Messages

Ownership change, how to clear out for new owner?

I need to know how to properly clear out everything on my kids Hp touchpads before they sell them? What's the best way?

Hi,
The best way is bring it back to factory settings that means the machine will be set back to the day you opening the box. Please try:
Open the launcher,
Go to the Settings tab,
To Device Info,
Touch Reset Options,
Tehn select Full Erase or Secure Full Erase (takes longer but more powerful erasing).
Regards.
click the launcher up arrow
Click on the Settings tab
Click Device Info
Click Reset Options
Click Full Erase or Secure Full Erase (takes longer but more powerful erasing)- See more at: http://datadele.com/question/how-do-you-factory-reset-hp-touchpad#sthash.uZqO1qNm.dpuf
click the launcher up arrow
Click on the Settings tab
Click Device Info
Click Reset Options
Click Full Erase or Secure Full Erase (takes longer but more powerful erasing)- See more at: http://datadele.com/question/how-do-you-factory-reset-hp-touchpad#sthash.uZqO1qNm.dpuf
BH
**Click the KUDOS thumb up on the left to say 'Thanks'**
Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.

How to add support for new file type.

Using the ESDK, I would like to add support for new file type ( a new extension). this new extension will function like any other non visual code editor but will have specific syntax highlighting, code folding and explorer.
I am trying ot figure out if I need to create a new editor or use existing JDeveloper code editor and add support for new file type. Does anyone have a high level outline on how to do this using the ESDK that is specifically targeted at adding new file type support for a text based code editor?
I have looked at the Samples and keep going in multipe directions. It would be cool if there was an example that was how add syntax higlighting for new file type.
Thank you

Brian, thank you. I looked at this extension and it answered a lot of questions for me. I was going in the right direction but needed a little help and bost of confidence, this is just what I needed. I created the LanguageSupport, LanguageModel, Addin, Node and TextDocument that are specific to the new file type. I was getting hung up on how to hook this into the JDevelpoer editor. I keep thinking I have to create a custom editor but it looks like I don't have to and it looks like I can associate this file support with the editor framwork, for version 10.1.3.2, with the following in the Addin Initilize() method.
Recognizer.mapExtensionToClass(MY_EXTENSION, MyNode.class);
CodeEditor.registerNodeType(MyNode.class, MY_EXTENSION);
LanguageModule.registerModuleForFileType(new MyLanguageModule(), MY_EXTENSION);
I have done this but still not able to recognize the new file type.
At this point, I just want to be able to recognize the new file and display it's associated icon or display a messare to the message log. I put a System.out.println("test") in the Initilize() method of my addin. then I registered MyAddin in the extension.xml. JDeveloper sees this new extension and it is loaded but I have not been able to show the test message or display the new icon when I open the new file type.
extension.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252" ?>
<extension xmlns="http://jcp.org/jsr/198/extension-manifest"
           id="teisaacs.jdev.myext.MyAddin" version="1.0.0" esdk-version="1.0"
           rsbundle-class="teisaacs.jdev.myext.resources.MyResBundle">
    <name rskey="EXTENSION_NAME">My Code Editor</name>
    <owner rskey="EXTENSION_OWNER">Me</owner>
    <dependencies>
        <import version="10.1.3">oracle.jdeveloper</import>
    </dependencies>
    <hooks>
        <jdeveloper-hook>
            <addins>
                <addin>teisaacs.jdev.myext.MyEditorAddin</addin>
            </addins>
        </jdeveloper-hook>
        <feature-hook>
            <description>My Code Editor</description>
            <optional>true</optional>
        </feature-hook>
        <document-hook>
            <documents>
                <by-suffix document-class="teisaacs.jdev.myext.model.MySourceDocument">
                    <suffix>my</suffix>
                    <suffix>MY</suffix>
                </by-suffix>
            </documents>
        </document-hook>
        <editor-hook>
            <editors>
                <editor editor-class="teisaacs.jdev.myext.editor.MyEditor">
                    <name rskey="EXTENSION_NAME">My Editor</name>
                </editor>
                <mappings>
                    <mapping document-class='teisaacs.jdev.myext.model.MySourceDocument">
                        <open-with editor-class="teisaacs.jdev.myrext.editor.MyEditor"
                                   preferred="true"/>
                        <open-with editor-class="javax.ide.editor.CodeEditor"/>
                    </mapping>
                </mappings>
            </editors>
        </editor-hook>
    </hooks>
</extension>
public class MyAddin implements Addin {
    public static final String MY_EXTENSION = "my";
    public void initialize() {
        System.out.println("MyEditor Constructor");
        new MyLanguageModule();
        Recognizer.mapExtensionToClass(MY_EXTENSION, MyNode.class);
        CodeEditor.registerNodeType(MyNode.class, MY_EXTENSION);
        LanguageModule.registerModuleForFileType(new MyLanguageModule(), MY_EXTENSION);
}I have added and removed the editor hook along with many other modificaitons to the extension.xml but still not recognizing the new file extension.
Todd

How to maintain cluisterview for new business roles in SAP CRM2007

How to maintain cluisterview for new business roles in SAP CRM2007.
Table - CRMV_UI_NB
Regards,
Biplab

I also look forward to a 'solved' answer to your question.
In the meantime, I'm curious to know if there are any organizations today running SAP B1 HANA for their production system. Would you know of any?

Preparing MacBook for charity donation, how do I clean all personal info?

I am prepping my MacBook as a charity donation and want to remove all personal files from it.
Ideally the new owner has a new out of box experience.
I do not have a bootable OS CD.
How can I ensure all my personal information is removed from the system?
System Info:
MacBook3,1
Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.2GHz, 4M L2 Cache, 2GB 800MHz
Mac OS X 10.5.8 (9L30)
Appreciate any help on this front.
Thank you

To prepare it for sale you should follow these instructions:
What to do before selling or giving away your Mac
Some of the following will not be applicable to your version of OS X. Disregard references that don't apply.
In addition to the above:
If you enabled FileVault, disable it in System Preferences > Security & Privacy.
"Deauthorize" your iTunes account. Same for Audible if you have one.
System Preferences > iCloud > de-select "Back to My Mac" and "Find my Mac".
Sign out of iCloud. Select "Delete from Mac" when it appears.
Then:
Start your Mac with its original System Installation DVD (if your Mac shipped with one) or OS X Recovery (if it didn’t).
Remove any Open Firmware password if you created one: select Firmware Password Utility from the Utilities menu and remove it.
Select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
Remove any partitions you may have created.
Select the Mac's hard disk icon, then select the "Erase" tab.
Select the "Security Options" button and erase the disk.
The more "securely" you erase the disk, the longer it will take. The fastest method is sufficient since all but the most expensive techniques and equipment will be able to recover securely erased data.
When it finishes, quit Disk Utility.
Select Install Mac OS X from the Utilities menu. Do not create any user accounts.
When it finishes, shut down the computer.
If you want to install the bundled apps that were included with your Mac, restart by using your Applications DVD and install the bundled apps.
Don't forget to include any DVDs that came with your iMac, your AppleCare certificate if you bought it, printed documentation, even the box if you still have it.
Execute a bill of sale showing the Mac's serial number.
Once no longer in your possession, remove the Mac from your devices in My Support Profile.
Ideally the new owner has a new out of box experience.
I do not have a bootable OS CD.
You will require one to accomplish the above, and its new owner will need it for a variety of reasons. Obtain a replacement from Apple. The cost is reasonable ($25 or so). You will require the MacBook's serial number: MacBook: How to find the serial number

Preparing Macbook for sale.

I've read many different version of what I want to do and would just like some clarity! I apologise that this no doubt have been brought up many times before, i'm relatively new to Macs and just don't want to do something completely stupid! Anyhoo, forgive me.
As the title states, I wish to prepare my Macbook for sale as i'm looking to upgrade.
I want to erase all of my data on the drive and then reinstall Lion.
In recovery I see this:
750.16 GB
>Macintosh HD
SuperDrive (greyed out)
disk1
>Mac OS X Base System
I'm presuming I select Macintosh HD and securely wipe the data? Or do I select the top drive?
Am I right in thinking Mac OS X Base System is my recovery partion?
If I wipe the drive will I get the option to restore the OS when it's complete?
I have the late 2011 Macbook pro which came with Lion.
Thanks a lot.
Steve

Install or Reinstall Lion from Scratch
If possible backup your files to an external drive or second internal drive.
Boot to the Recovery HD:
Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
Erase the hard drive:
Select Disk Utility from the main menu and click on the Continue button.
After DU loads select your startup volume (usually Macintosh HD) from the left side list. Click on the Erase tab in the DU main window.
Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Erase button and wait until the process has completed.
Quit DU and return to the main menu.
Reinstall Lion: Select Reinstall Lion and click on the Install button.
Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible because it is three times faster than wireless.
When the installation is completed do not restart the computer. Shut it off. This way the next owner will be greeted by the Setup Assistant as if the computer was new.

Erase and Install.. Is it now ready for new owner?

1 )   Hello, i think i saw the answer to my question in a previous post but as it is the first time i have installed a system i would like to make sure i understand properly. I am preparing a computer for sale or giveaway. At the end of the installation it carries on to the Welcome /Registration process, i presume it is at that point i stop, which i did, what baffled me was that there was no way to exit the page and no way to shut the computer down. I turned it off at the power button, is it ok now to pull the plug? And when it is turned back on will it start at the Welcome page and the new owner go on from there?
2 ) Before doing the Erase and Install i had a play around with removing my account. I deleted all private data and browsing history and anything i could find to delete, disabled auto login then i set up a fictitious account and used the admin rights given to that account to remove my proper account. That was all good except when the computer started again it still displayed my name on the panel that comes up saying e.g Joe Bloggs computer.   Is there a way to remove my name from that panel ?   The reason i ask is that a computer can be given away with the OS still in it ready to use with previous details removed but the new owner wouldn't want to see a previous owners name come up.( It didn't appear on the accounts page)
The name must have been put in during the configuration process, how or at what point do i avoid it or perhaps choose just to enter something general such as " my computer" ?    Thanks .

Gidday or i should say good evening.. i didn't leave a computer behind(?)... Before i did the Erase and Install i had as i described it a "play around". I think it was at that point my name still appeared on the start up pane. Then i put the disc in and yes the first time it was just an Upgrade ( i didn't realise) 10.3 to 10.4. I had a look and found the option to Erase and Install which has been done, it will have erased my name but that wasn't the first question... there was no way to exit the Welcome process so do i just pull the plug (its currently just been turned off at the machine itself) leaving it at that point of Welcome/ Registration, and is it now ready to go to a new owner?
As to the other query i am just curious to know if is there a way to remove the name from that pane? I presume i filled in the name somewhere during the Welcome process.
Yes i am aware that recovery can be done and that Erasing etc is the safest way but there was nothing to be of concern on the computer. I wasn't even doing internet banking back on the 10.3.       I have 3 eMacs and will be keeping the other two.

How to prepare Inventory for Upgrade

Hi Gurus,
I have a requirement to prepare an Inventory for the upgrade, what are all parameters i need to keep in mind while preparing the inventory and how to prepare,
Please provide me steps.
Any help is highly appreciated.
Thanks-

Hi -
We are currenlty doing our upgrade to ECC 6.0.
There are 2 things which you need to consider.
First run SE95 - this will give you the list of SAP core modified objects. These you will have to create in SPAU and SPDD.
Then pull out the list of Z objects created. Just the Programs, Function groups, Classes, and any other BADI implementations...
If you also doing a unicode upgrade, then run UCCHECK tcode for the unicode problems...
The major upgrade problems would be in the obsolete FMS like WS_* ones...
Also the SAP querys needs to be re-genersted. ECATTS need to be migrated to SECATTS
Let me know if you need any help.

Erase HD for new owner?

I'm giving my old MacBook Pro to my daughter. I want to give it to her "like new," so she can set it up the way she wants it. In Disk Utility, the option to erase is greyed out. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Clean Install of Snow Leopard
     1. Boot the computer using the Snow Leopard Installer Disc or the Disc 1 that came
         with your computer. Insert the disc into the optical drive and restart the computer.
         After the chime press and hold down the "C" key. Release the key when you see
         a small spinning gear appear below the dark gray Apple logo.
     2. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue
         button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
         After DU loads select the hard drive entry from the left side list (mfgr.'s ID and drive
         size.) Click on the Partition tab in the DU main window. Set the number of
         partitions to one (1) from the Partitions drop down menu, click on Options button
         and select GUID, click on OK, then set the format type to MacOS Extended
         (Journaled, if supported), then click on the Apply button.
     3. When the formatting has completed quit DU and return to the installer. Proceed
         with the OS X installation and follow the directions included with the installer.
     4. When the installation has completed your computer will Restart into the Setup
         Assistant. After you finish Setup Assistant will complete the installation after which
         you will be running a fresh install of OS X. You can now begin the update process
         by opening Software Update and installing all recommended updates to bring your
         installation current.
     5. If you are planning to sell or give your computer away, then do the following:
        After you reformat your hard drive and reinstall OS X, the computer restarts to a
        Welcome screen and asks you to choose a country or region. If you want to leave
        the Mac in an out-of-box state, don't continue with the setup of your system. Instead,
        press Command-Q to shut down the Mac. When the new owner turns on the Mac,
        the Setup Assistant will guide them through the setup process.
Download and install Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1.
If this computer came with Lion or later pre-installed:
What to do before selling or giving away your Mac - Apple Support
Follow the initial steps in this link to be sure you have signed out of your iCloud account, etc.

When selling an apple product with active applecare, how do you transfer to new owner?

I am planning to sell my iPad 2 with current applecare thru December 4, 2013. How do I transfer it to the new owners name? Or do they just register it under their own AppleID using the product serial number?? I have all receipts.

Call Apple support, ask to speak with someone in AppleCare Plan Adminstration, and they should be able you. Transferring the plan isn't strictly necessary, but it could avoid potential issues should the purchaser ever need service.
Regards.

How to configure macbook for Linksys print server

I need to configure my Macbook for use with a linksys WPS54G wireless print server. I've been using it for months with my PC, but as I recall, the install CD basically said "contact Apple to use with a mac." Where to start, what to do?
Thanks all!

Does this page contain anything useful?
(21902)

How to prepare invoices for Apple when selling as a company?

Hello, according to my national revenue agency rules I need to prepare invoices for payments received by Apple.
Now, since I need to prepare a separated invoice for every company that sells apps worldwide (which are Apple Inc (US), Apple Canada Inc (CA), Apple PTY Limited (AU), iTunes Sarl (Europe) and iTunes KK), I need the business registration numbers of these companies since they are required in the invoice.
While I've been able to find the Apple Inc EIN number, the iTunes Sarl VAT and the Apple PTY Limited ABN, I'm still looking for the Business Number of Apple Canada Inc and for the Consumption Tax Number of iTunes K.K., otherwhise it's impossible me to proceed.
Did anyone have my same specific issue so that I can be pointed in where to look for them? I already looked around internet for hours.
Thanks in advance,
Jack

Jackozzo, thanks for your answer, but why 5 invoices? We only have one payment every month, which contains iAds revenue as well as Paid Application sales.
I found the information below and issued an invoice for the full amount on these:
Contacting iTunes
iTunes S.à.r.l.
31 – 33, rue Sainte Zithe
L-2763 Luxembourg
Company Reg No: B 101 120
VAT No: LU 20165772
Thanks,
Andrei

How to prepare macbook pro 13" 2011 for sale without any disks?

I am selling my MacBook Pro and would like to know how to completely erase all my information from the laptop? So the the person purchasing can open it like if they barely bought it.

Depending what information is on your hard drive, you may want to take out the hard drive and smash it with a sledge hammer. Just because information is deleted, doesnt mean its gone. The computer just treats the space as empty and will write over it when it needs the space. Informations can still be recoverable even when it is written over. Poeple make their livings off of buying computers or hard drives people sell, digging through the hard drive and finding old information, and using it. They could find your passwords, credit card numbers, social security number, anything that you put on there. So be careful what has been on hard drives when you sell them.

How to reset ipad 2 for new owner

I am trying to rest my husbands iPad 2 for my personal use. I keep being prompted for his iTunes password, which I do not know. even restarting the machine will not alleviate the problem. How do I rest the iPad?

You need his password or to have him deactivate Find My iPhone.
Allan

How to wipe macbook for resale without disc

I have a late 2009 macbook Pro and I can't seem to find the disc. I recently purchased a new Macbook so I need to know how I can wipe the old one for resale without the disc? Or how I can get a disc to do it?

Call 1-800-676-2775. Pay a shipping/handling fee to get replacement disks. Technically you need to give the original disks, which have all main and "secondary" softeare, plus a hardware test.
Or you can buy an SL disk for $19 that has OSX but no secondary programs like iDVD.

How to prepare MacBook for new owner?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for