HT4904 My iMac is before 2010, probably 2007 or 2008.  How can I restaure to factory settings like new; I am selling it and need to format it.

Hello,
I have my iMac for many years, it must be a 2007 or 2008.  OS X.  How can I restaure it to factory settings in order to erase everything before selling it?
Thank you
Cricri29

Is your question here, in regard to email issues you asked about...?
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6033681?tstart=0
If these are related, then one may supersede the other; at least
until you can get the email &/or Apple ID issue squared away.
And then deauthorize your computer, etc & reset it to original.
•How to prepare your Mac for sale - thesafemac:
http://www.thesafemac.com/how-to-prepare-your-mac-for-sale/
Thought I'd ask.
Good luck & happy computing!

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