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    How do I reset my Macbook pro to default factory setting?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Joeycyw, Aug 14, 2006.

  1. Joeycyw

    Joeycyw Notebook Consultant

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    I'm going to sell my macbook pro on ebay. I want to make sure none of my user settings, files or password are passed to the next user. Is there a way to restore the entire MacOSX back to factory state?

    Thanks in advance
     
    Joeycyw, Aug 14, 2006
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  2. tuurtje97

    tuurtje97 Notebook Guru

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    just format your harddisk
     
    tuurtje97, Aug 14, 2006
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    zadillo Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes, you can use the original restore CD's that came with your Mac. They will give you an option to completely reformat the HD and reinstall OS X and the bundled applications, bringing it back to its factory state.
     
    zadillo, Aug 14, 2006
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    Thanks for the help guys!
     
    Joeycyw, Aug 14, 2006
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    jeme Notebook Evangelist

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    If you don't mind me asking why are you selling your MBP?
     
    jeme, Aug 15, 2006
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