Deleting and reinstalling my mac os software
Hi, my imac which i've only had 1 year is starting to freeze in the last week or so. I have plenty memor left so im confident it isn't that. i ran a permission check in utilities and it has come back with some errors and corrupt files. I'm running a repair but not optimistic of success. I use time machine and back up to a time capsule. can somebody tell me what i need to do to erase and reinstall everything or indeed restore from time capsule. I hate it when i'm rendered useless and don't know what to do to repair a broken computer. Any help is much appreciated.
thanks guys
Hi, I'm just about to lose the plot with my Mac. Can anyone suggest why my Time machine doesn't mount anymore please. I recently reinstalled snow leopard after i wiped my hard drive intentionally as my mac was freezing and all sorts. I had been keeping time machine backups on my T capsule, but now it won't mount when i hit the icon. Please help i have a lifetimes worth of music and family pics i need to recover otherwise my wife will have my balls served to our hungry dog.....
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One of my applications does not open. how can i delete and reinstall it?
Uninstalling Software: The Basics
Most OS X applications are completely self-contained "packages" that can be uninstalled by simply dragging the application to the Trash. Applications may create preference files that are stored in the /Home/Library/Preferences/ folder. Although they do nothing once you delete the associated application, they do take up some disk space. If you want you can look for them in the above location and delete them, too.
Some applications may install an uninstaller program that can be used to remove the application. In some cases the uninstaller may be part of the application's installer, and is invoked by clicking on a Customize button that will appear during the install process.
Some applications may install components in the /Home/Library/Applications Support/ folder. You can also check there to see if the application has created a folder. You can also delete the folder that's in the Applications Support folder. Again, they don't do anything but take up disk space once the application is trashed.
Some applications may install a startupitem or a Log In item. Startupitems are usually installed in the /Library/StartupItems/ folder and less often in the /Home/Library/StartupItems/ folder. Log In Items are set in the Accounts preferences. Open System Preferences, click on the Accounts icon, then click on the LogIn Items tab. Locate the item in the list for the application you want to remove and click on the "-" button to delete it from the list.
Some software use startup daemons or agents that are a new feature of the OS. Look for them in /Library/LaunchAgents/ and /Library/LaunchDaemons/ or in /Home/Library/LaunchAgents/.
If an application installs any other files the best way to track them down is to do a Finder search using the application name or the developer name as the search term. Unfortunately Spotlight will not look in certain folders by default. You can modify Spotlight's behavior or use a third-party search utility, Easy Find, instead. Download Easy Find at VersionTracker or MacUpdate.
Some applications install a receipt in the /Library/Receipts/ folder. Usually with the same name as the program or the developer. The item generally has a ".pkg" extension. Be sure you also delete this item as some programs use it to determine if it's already installed.
There are many utilities that can uninstall applications. Here is a selection:
AppZapper
Automaton
Hazel
CleanApp
Yank
SuperPop
Uninstaller
Spring Cleaning
Look for them at VersionTracker or MacUpdate.
For more information visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on removing software. -
my dad gave me his mac. we deleted and reinstalled mac os and everything works great except for when i go to update garageband it says that it is still assigned to my dads itunes id even though he is no longer using a mac. what do i do?
thank u 4 yr help , i have managed to do it after all. i downloaded the iphone 3gs ios 4.2 manual and it explained everything i had to do on there ... all i had to do was put my sim into phone ,then connect usb lead and then open my i tunes , i clicked on my iphone and went into summery and straight away it synchronized my phone and yay up popped my sim card and ready to use ('',) many thanks though 4 yr help wendy
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(1) Download the Windows Installer CleanUp utility installer file (msicuu2.exe) from the following Major Geeks page (use one of the links under the "DOWNLOAD LOCATIONS" thingy on the Major Geeks page). Here's a screenshot showing the particular links on the page that you should be clicking:
After clicking one of the circled links, you should be taken to another page, and after a few seconds you should see a download dialog appear for the msicuu2.exe file. Here's a screenshot of what it looks like for me in Firefox:
Choose to Save the file. If the dialog box does not appear for you, click the link on the page that says "CLICK HERE IF IT DOES NOT". Here's a screenshot of the page with the relevant link circled:
When the dialog appears, choose to save the file.
(2) Go to the Downloads area for your Web browser. Doubleclick the msicuu2.exe file and follow the prompts to install the Windows Installer CleanUp utility. (If you're on a Windows Vista or Windows 7 system and you get a Code 800A0046 error message when doubleclicking the msicuu2.exe file, try instead right-clicking on the msicuu2.exe file and selecting "Run as administrator".)
(3) In your Start menu click All Programs and then click Windows Install Clean Up. The Windows Installer CleanUp utility window appears, listing software that is currently installed on your computer.
(4) In the list of programs that appears in CleanUp, select any iTunes entries and click "Remove", as per the following screenshot:
(5) Quit out of CleanUp, restart the PC and try another iTunes install. Does it go through properly this time? -
Updated to 10.6.7 but no app store. Deleted and reinstall itunes, still nothing. What can I do?
I have a Mac Book Pro and recently updated to 10.6.7. I had an issue with my app store loading so I deleted and reinstalled using itunes, thinking reinstalling itunes would help, but nothing, no app store that is.
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Printer will print from MS Office and Web, but cannot open Solution Center to select Scan settings etc.Hi there,
Try downloading and running the print and scan doctor located here:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c03275041&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en
It can fix a lot on its own and if not give a better idea of what is going on.
Best of Luck!
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How can I delete and reinstall iPhoto?
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drag the iPhoto application to the trash and
reinstall from the original source
Could be
1 - the restore disks that came with the computer - if it came with CDs and you do not know where they are then contact Apple to see if they can be replaced
or
2 - the iLife DVD that you purchased
or
3 - the app store - log in under the Apple id used to purchase the software or to set up the computer - look under purchases - you might have to unhide or accept the Application first
However it would be a good idea to tell us what is going one - most likely you need to fix your library not reinstall the application - it is rare to need to reinstall the Application
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My itunes is not working correctly. can i delete and reinstall without losing music?
Hi there,
You may find the article below helpful.
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
iTunes Store purchases or songs imported from CDs are saved in your My Music folder by default and are not deleted by removing iTunes. While it is highly unlikely that you will lose any contents of your iTunes Library when following these steps, it is always a good idea to ensure that your iTunes library is backed up. If you're unsure how to backup, see iTunes: Back up your iTunes library by copying to an external hard drive.
-Griff W. -
I can't open my itunes store. I can open my music library and sync but not open my music store. I have deleted and reinstalled ituens and still not good. Help
I assume you are talking about iTunes on your computer, if so, you will have to remove all Apple programs associated with iTunes:
iTunes, QuickTime, Apple Software Update, Apple Mobile Device Support, Bonjour and Apple Application Support (iTunes 9 or later)
Make sure everything that is by Apple is removed including Safari. You can sort by "Publisher", when you uninstall programs. Make sure you have at least one other web browser (like Firefox or Internet Explorer) before removing Safari. That way you can go back to the Apple web site and redownload iTunes later.
Reboot the computer then reinstall iTunes. Everything should work normally. -
Replaced dead hard drive reinstalled my mac 08 software will not restart for update
replaced dead hard drive reinstalled my mac 08 software will not restart for update
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I previously installed my Ipod Nano 7th generation in Itunes, Windows 8.1. When I have recently connected, Itunes does not recognize it. I removed and reinstalled the latest Itunes software, but no success. Message says that Itunes sees an Ipod is connected, but does not recognize it. The USB connection is working fine, as I recharged the Ipod without problem.
Hello Lynn,
The article linked below details a number of troubleshooting steps that can help get iTunes to properly recognize your iPhone.
iPod nano: Error message saying that iPod could not be identified properly
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203350
Regards,
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Hi,
I would suggest you to uninstall Adobe Reader using the cleaner tool and then re-install the latest version.
Adobe Cleaner Tool:- Download Adobe Reader and Acrobat Cleaner Tool - Adobe Labs.
Latest version of Adobe Reader:- http://get.adobe.com/reader/
If you still experience the same issue, please share the following information:-
- Screenshot of Adobe Reader showing printer options
- Screenshot of Microsoft Word showing printer options
- Screenshot of control panel- Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Devices and Printers
Regards,
Nakul -
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