If you do not de-authorize, the system will retain your access and permissions.
If you do not de-authorize, the system will retain your access and permissions.
I recently discovered a used MacBook from 2006 in the trash. It still functions, and I’d really like to use it. The challenge is there were two accounts linked to it from previous users; I removed both but didn’t deauthorize it through their iTunes account. I created a new admin account, which should clear everything from the prior owner. Now I realize the device remains registered under the old Apple ID. Could the previous owner check their Apple account and see if their MacBook appears in the list of linked devices? Also, if I had to reinstall the OS, would I need to use the same Apple ID as before, or could I generate a new one for the installation?
Even after reinstalling the OS, does that revoke access for the original Apple account? I'm curious if the person could track usage on their MacBook, view login IP addresses, or anything similar. I'm just trying to stay cautious because I found it in a dumpster—don't want any issues for reusing someone's discarded MacBook. It seems security has weakened, but I can't update to a new version. Maybe installing Windows 10 could be an option?
This removes everything, as the connection is handled by the software. It happened prior to the iCloud lock. These tools existed before iCloud was introduced, so simply reinstalling the OS will resolve it.
That's encouraging! Now I need to learn how to create an installation disk since I found out macOS 10.6.8 requires one, and the usual shortcut doesn’t work.
I need to check that first. Right now I don’t have a USB stick, so I’m trying to see if it works with a disk. Installing Windows by pressing Alt during startup and choosing the CD-ROM boot type is causing issues—I can’t type anything to proceed, and there aren’t any clear solutions I’ve found.
Yeah, my USB drives aren’t working right. I’m wondering if I could put the installer on a disk and try it again. I think it should let me use Command + R to jump into recovery mode. I was trying to set up Windows 10 32-bit. What you’re describing sounds like the boot menu option—pressing the right key during startup to choose a different drive. But when I tried that, I got a black screen saying “Select CD-ROM boot type” and nothing else worked. Some people suggested holding a key, but I can’t figure it out.
Use a USB drive—it's affordable and convenient. Go with Windows 7, as it offers better compatibility with it.