Rather than a clean install (the version of OS X in can run depends on processor speed - to run 10.4 requires an 867Mhz G4 or better) why not just create a new Admin logon (System Preferences>Accounts), login as that User then go back to System Preferences>Accounts and delete the old login.
After that, use Disk Utility to securely erase free space. Chris Webb . Principal MacService Woodside, Brightling Road Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5EL t: 01580 881212 f: 01580 881313 m: 07770 960632 e: [email protected] w: www.macservice.co.uk Get a free iPhone QR-Code Scanner here. On 20 May 2012, at 23:20, Richard Coker wrote: > Hi, > > I have a G4 Quicksilver which I want to sell/give away and before I do so I > want to effect a 'clean install' (?). The original install discs are for > OS9.2 and having acquired the machine second hand, I'm not sure how it all > evolved to the OSX 10.3.x it runs on now. > > Can anyone direct me to a step by step guide so that with the OS9.2 discs I > have I can do the clean install and upgrade to OSX 10.maximum? > > Many thanks, > > Richard > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Sussex Mac User Group" group. > To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/smug?hl=en-GB. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/smug?hl=en-GB.
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