Macbook pro found/need help formatting
Hi, new here and in need of help.
I recently found a macbook pro whilst on holiday in mexico city, after every effort to find the owner i had no luck and rather than let the ticket seller of the tourbus i was on be the proud new owner i inherited it. My question is this, with only the macbook is it possible to format it and start fresh without any of the software, also everything is in spanish, is it a spanish macbook or can i set it up so it is in English. Im really just looking for some advice and guidance and any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Why don't you call Apple and the bus company and give them the serial number. The owner might be trying to find it. How would you feel if you lost it?
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