iMac 10.4 - utility disk erasing option is grayed out. How can I erase my hard drive?

Hello

I have an iMac 10.4 - utility option in the disk, the delete option is greyed out. How can I erase my hard drive?

Hi GJuss,

What is your boot volume? If so, you will not be able to.

It is an external hard drive?

Kind regards

BleverCastard

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