does Tiger filevault prevent fotmatting tge hd?

[tkjazzer]

Does having filevault on your drive prevent u from formatting the computer and doing a clean install of snow leopard?

I can't uninstall filrvault on tiger.

I think I need to format and install 10.6.

I don't understand who encryption works. I can still format. Correct???

 

[Mal]

FileVault places the contents of your home folder in an encrypted disk image. It cannot have any affect on the ability to erase your drive. Do realize, however, that your data will be gone if you format the drive. I assume you recognize that, but just want to be certain.

jW

 

[tkjazzer]

FileVault places the contents of your home folder in an encrypted disk image. It cannot have any affect on the ability to erase your drive. Do realize, however, that your data will be gone if you format the drive. I assume you recognize that, but just want to be certain.

jW

I backed up most everything I could.