If you go into disk utility you can erase the machine to it original form. Cindy On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 9:50 AM, Susan Snow <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi there, > > I have about fifteen 2009 iMac desktops that need to be restored to > factory settings. I have tried several fixes, but none are very easy. > > I want to restore them so they have the OSx, but are cleared of any of our > school information. Our tech department does not support Macs (these were > graciously donated from a local college and are now ready to move on) so > I'm hoping someone on this list-serve can help me. > > Can I download the OSx onto a thumbdrive and reload all the computers > after they're wiped clean? If so, how do I do that? > > If anyone can walk me through this, I would greatly appreciate it! I've > spent so much time troubleshooting this... I just need a fix! I need to > make space for newer iMacs we just received. > > Thank you, > *Susie Snow* > Library Media Specialist > Beeman Elementary School > New Haven, Vermont > 802.453.2331 <(802)%20453-2331> > [log in to unmask] > > <https://twitter.com/Forevermont> > > WARNING: This message may contain information that is confidential and/or > protected under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act or other > lawfully recognized privilege. If you receive this message in error or > through inappropriate means, please reply to this message to notify the > sender that the message was received by you in error, and then permanently > delete this message from all storage media, without forwarding or retaining > a copy. > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Search <http://list.uvm.edu/archives/school-it.html> the SCHOOL-IT Archive > > Manage <http://list.uvm.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=SCHOOL-IT&A=1> your > Subscription to SCHOOL-IT > -- Cindy Towne Woodstock Elementary School 15 South St. Woodstock, VT 05091 802-457-2522