How To Completely Restore Your Mac to Factory Settings
MacAttack | Dec 11, 2010 | 33 comments
If you just want to free up some space on your hard drive or wipe it completely clean, restoring your Mac will help.
3 Steps:
1. Back-up the Files
2. Erase the Hard Drive
3. Re-install O.S. & Replace the Files
Things you will Need
1. Mac OSX Install DVD & iLife DVD
2. Hard Drive to Back-up files on
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Thanks for the … Thanks for the video! I have a problem though.. when I get to the Disk Utility and go to hit erase its not “clickable” i can only click the button beside it that says “erase free space” … what should i do!! Please help!!
Thanks Michelle
i accidentally … i accidentally deleted my bootcamp. will this restore it?
helpful video….. … helpful video…..but just one question. isnt there an option to erase and install? rather than having to format the drive yourself and then installing it?
Brilliant Video my … Brilliant Video my friend excellent job
lifesaver! lifesaver!
THANKS SO MUCH!!!!! THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!
@mariomx2099 It … @mariomx2099 It could be the SuperDrive, or the Hard Drive, or even the DVD itself. I’d contact Apple support of if you have one near by, take it to an Apple Store and have them check it out. Even if it’s out of warranty they’re usually nice enough to replace things if it’s something as simple as the SuperDrive for example.
@sabrewulf2099 … @sabrewulf2099 iLife is on the “Applications” DVD along with a bunch of diagnostic tools that you run before boot if you’re having issues.
Thanks Draco Malfoy … Thanks Draco Malfoy!
I LIKE YOU and i … I LIKE YOU and i despise my mac its just a fail device
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For those that have … For those that have lost their mac osx CDs the only option will be that u get a new mac osx cd (snowleopard is nonexpensive) or borrow one from a friend that got it.
Hey, my sister has … Hey, my sister has a macbook and she can’t restore it to factory settings. She lost the CD… is there any way? please help me
whats with the … whats with the jesus message at the end there? weird. not that it matters a lot but i watched your video for computer help, not for religious help
can i back up … can i back up applications????
It’s very well … It’s very well clarified and I’ve done in successfully in 2 macs but I have a problem with a macbook, when it tries to start from the installation DVD, after nearly a minute loading the apple screen it shows the rarely seen gray screen of death (the one that tells you to push the power button to turn it off) I’ve tried it several times on this computer with the same result. Can you or anyone help me? Thanks in advance!
It’s very well … It’s very well clarified and I’ve done in successfully in 2 macs but I have a problem with a macbook, when it tries to start from the installation DVD, after nearly a minute loading the apple screen it shows the rarely seen gray screen of death (the one that tells you to push the power button to turn it off) I’ve tried it several times on this computer with the same result. Can you or anyone help me? Thanks in advance!
fantastic video and … fantastic video and perfect explanation thank you
@hotxblua just keep … @hotxblua just keep the disk in, turn on your mac and hold the ‘c’ key
thanks for that … thanks for that video nicely clarified.well done.
If i forgot my … If i forgot my keychain password. How can i reset it???? Please answer
i have tow disk’s … i have tow disk’s whan i bought my imac. one is “mac install DVD” and “application DVD” iLife is the application DVD???
i have a question … i have a question if i just want to save ilife and the os can i just use a disc to save my ilife on intull the new os is installed? and fantastic simple video one of the best ive seen
I just got a … I just got a MacBook Pro and it came with iLife. I did not get a separate iLife disc. I have two discs, the Mac OS X DVD and Applications Disc (haven’t confirmed if iLife is in there). Do you know off Apple includes iLife in that second disc or will I be screwed out of iLife if I choose to erase and install the Mac OS X down the road?
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