I just bought a used MBA 2013. The name of the first owner appears in every place, even after I erased everything from him in the machine. A clean install would help? Will I lose I Life?
If I make a clean install of the MacOS, will I lose I Life?
Is it possible to erase all information from the previous owner of the MBA?
eemarchetti wrote:
Is it possible to erase all information from the previous owner of the MBA?
See the Linc Davis Post here...
https://discussions.apple.com/message/25122088
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How Do I Get Rid Of The “Other” Data Stored On My iPad Or iPhone?
http://tinyurl.com/85w6xwn
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1. You don't own another Mac.
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They are Not Required...
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See > Mac OS X Built in Security > http://www.apple.com/osx/what-is/security.html
More Info Here > https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4545776?tstart=0
The Safe Mac > http://www.thesafemac.com/mmg/
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