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So it would still be possible for the thief to boot to the recovery partition and wack the encrypted partition. Clean machine but at least none of my data. Is

So it would still be possible for the thief to boot to the recovery partition and wack the encrypted partition. Clean machine but at least none of my data. Is there a Boot Loader or Bios password type option to beven prevent the user from holding down 'Option' and selecting a boot device.. NOTE: Yes I know it is EFI, but everyone knows what a BIOS password is, I think.

schiffern 14y ago
>Is there a Boot Loader or Bios password type option to beven prevent the user from holding down 'Option' and selecting a boot device.. If they know to hold down "Option," chances are they also know how to open up the case and swap out the HDD. Backup, encrypt, insure. It's the only way.
- kristofferR 14y ago
  When Firmware Password is activated, you can't use other HDs without entering the PW.
  - tankbot 14y ago
    There are ways around the fw password, so it's an additional layer against the uninitiated but probably won't help you much and can cause problems for legitimate users.
    - rdl 14y ago
      Don't those require going to an Apple store, officially, which gives them a chance to check serial # vs. stolen list? (It used to be possible by pulling the RAM, but on modern MBA's, the ram is soldered to the main board.)
kristofferR 14y ago
Yup, just set a firmware password. http://www.chriswrites.com/2012/02/how-to-set-the-firmware-password-in-mac-os-x/ http://www.chriswrites.com/2012/02/how-to-set-the-firmware-p...
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