HT3910 I am selling my Macbook Air 2008 and need to reformat it back to it's factory settings.  I've been reading the help but I don't seem to have a re-install drive for the USB port.  Is this something post 2008 or can I get one from somewhere?

I am selling my Macbook Air 2008 and need to reformat it back to it's factory settings.  I've been reading the help but I don't seem to have a re-install drive for the USB port.  Is this something post 2008 or can I get one from somewhere?

Hey Stella,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities, and thanks for the question! I'd read through the following article before selling your Mac - it'll include instructions on how to reformat your hard drive:
What to do before selling or giving away your Mac
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5189
All the best,
David

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