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    factory settings

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by gordonpond, Feb 17, 2012.

  1. gordonpond

    gordonpond Newbie

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    How do i return my MacBook to factory settings?
     
    gordonpond, Feb 17, 2012
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you have an installation DVD, insert it into your system, then shut down/restart holding down the C key to boot from the optical drive. Once started (it takes a few minutes), launch Disk Utility to format the drive, then start the setup process to reinstall the operating system.

    Of course, make sure to back up your critical files first. ;)
     
    saturnotaku, Feb 17, 2012
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