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Chapter 4 –
Configuring System Settings
Removing Registration Information
Mac OS X stores any registration information gathered during the installation in a
file. The system attempts to send the registration information from that file to Apple
the as soon as a network connection is made. Earlier in this guide, instructions were
given to bypass entry of registration information. If, however, information was
entered into the registration screen, it should be deleted before the system is
connected to a network. The following steps will prevent this information from
being sent:
1. Make sure the first administrator account is logged in. If the steps in this
guide have been followed, that account will have been logged in automatically
when the machine booted.
2. Open the home folder.
3. If an alias named Send Registration is located in the home folder, drag
it to the Trash.
4. Open the folder Library/Assistants under the home folder of the first
user account.
5. If the file Send Registration.setup exists there, drag it to the Trash.
6. Choose Secure Empty Trash from the Finder menu to delete the files.
Managing System Preferences
The System Preferences program provides a graphical interface for controlling
many of the system’ security features. To start the System Preferences program,
select System Preferences… from the Apple menu at the top left corner of the
screen, or click on the System Preferences icon in the dock. The System Preferences
program will start in a “Show All” view, displaying icons for configurable system
features (Figure 2).