Rmoving personal HD data

RoleyBirkin · 25 Nov 2008 at 09:24

Assume someone else is to have you Mac or HD.

Which files/folders must be deleted to ensure none of your personal data is passed on to the new owner, whilst still allowing them the befit of all the HD apps?

RoleyBirkin · 25 Nov 2008 at 14:54

Is it as simple as that?

How about email and browser data?

RoleyBirkin · 25 Nov 2008 at 15:22

lloydsj said:
just install osx again?... its quick and easy on mac

True

But then you'd have to reinstall/download all the apps you want to pass on....would be too time consuming for me personally

RoleyBirkin · 25 Nov 2008 at 16:09

Which data will persist in Word and Parallels for instance?

RoleyBirkin · 25 Nov 2008 at 16:35

Can Parallels be installed without XP already set up on B/C partition?

If not, it would obviously mean setting that up - which was a nuisance the first time round!

RoleyBirkin · 25 Nov 2008 at 16:59

likwid said:
Yes, parallels can be used to install virtual machines.

Err, I know that, I've been running XP via Parallels since owning a Mac!

Just want to establish which Apps present security issues, and exactly what needs deleting, if it can be done this way.

So can Parallels be installed without Bootcamp already set up?

RoleyBirkin · 25 Nov 2008 at 17:10

Ok, fair point.

So what about Office?
And where's that 'empty trash securely' option above?

RoleyBirkin · 25 Nov 2008 at 21:03

Thread seems to be loosing its way sadly.

So lets reiterate the question that still stands:

RoleyBirkin said:
So what about Office?

And where's that 'empty trash securely' option above(red arrow)?

RoleyBirkin · 25 Nov 2008 at 22:30

likwid said:
It couldn't really be any clearer.

UNHELPFUL (As with most sarcasm)

Kawolski said:
Finder>Preferences>Advanced

HELPFUL

And the Office question?

RoleyBirkin · 26 Nov 2008 at 16:15

RoleyBirkin said:
And the Office question?

Which still stands...

RoleyBirkin · 26 Nov 2008 at 16:53

I've googled this(overall goal) to death and the forums, with the general consensus being re installation of Osx.
Before going down this road, I want to be certain there's no less arduous method of achieving the goal. I'll take on board most things.

RoleyBirkin · 26 Nov 2008 at 19:27

No re-installation is fine by me!, I'd much rather not.

If user account deletion removes all email, bank information ect, that works for me.