Erase and Restore - Which disc to use?
I'm trying to install Windows using BootCamp, and I'm getting the "Your disk cannot be partitioned because some files cannot be moved" message. I understand that I need to backup my files, erase and restore my whole system. (Thanks to everyone who has answered that question multiple times on multiple forums!)
My question is, which disc do I use to restore my system? I have an early 2008 iMac, and it came with both a "Mac OS X Snow Leopard Install DVD" (a single DVD), and two "For Mac Computers Mac OS X Install Disc 1 / 2" (two disc set). Do I use the Snow Leopard install DVD, or do I use the generic two-disc install discs, when I restore my system?
Also, I'm currently up-to-date with Lion - Will I be able to re-install Lion from the App Store without having to pay again, or will it be re-installed when I restore my files from my TM backup, or will I need to re-purchase Lion (that wouldn't make sense obviously).
Thanks!
Brilliant! Using Command-R I was able to access the disc utility and repair my disc. After that I was able to partition with no problem. So I ended up not having to erase and restore everything - excellent!
Thanks for the help.
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How to erase and restore an iPhone without using back-up
This might be a common question, but here it goes...
I am in need of setting up an iPhone 4S as a new device without restoring it from the back-up. Most of my contents are on iCloud (calendar, contacts, reminders, safari bookmarks, and notes), so I'm not worried about those data. And I am comfortable with downloading apps by hand. I'm also willing to configure all settings again.
However, I am concerned about other data, such as photos, iMessages and SMS messages, music, voicemail, and such. I've given up on the call history.
I did transfer purchases from the phone to my iTunes, and I also sync'ed the device. But I'm not sure if it means whether the above types of data are sync'ed to my computer, and how I can restore them back to the phone once I erase the phone.
Is this possible? Is there a document that details how this can be done? Can this be done purely with iTunes and Finder or do I need a third party app to help me with this?
Thanks in advance!sjlee0 wrote:
Thanks for the response! As for photos, yes, I can see iPhoto as an option. Would uploading them back to the phone equally easy? Would it be through iPhoto as well?
It's equally easy, but they won't go back into the Camera Roll. Instead, iPhoto albums are uploaded to the Photo app. You do this with iTunes. Connect the phone, click on its name in iTunes, then the Photos tab, and select the albums you want on the phone. See: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4236 for more details. -
I am attempting to update the software on my 3rd generation ipod touch. I understand I need to erase and restore my device first. Must I do this with it plugged into my pc?
All you have to do is connect the iPod to our computer and update via iTunes. You do not have to seperately erase and restore the iPod. That is done automatically as part of the update process.
To update see:
iOS 4: Updating your device to iOS 5 or later
You need iTunes 10.5 or later on the computer. Y will go to iOS 5.1.1. the last update fopr the 3G -
How do I know my contacts have been backed-up before I update to the new software? itunes tells me I have to erase and restore, I'm afraid of loosing contacts.
you can sync your contacts and things under your own itunes and your wife can have her own... or both in one as long as you have it synced in the same computer they will be there
if you name ur phones its easier to tell which is which
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Update iOs 4.x to 6.x - do I really have to erase and restore device?
Do I really have to "erase and restore your device" as stated at the top of this support page:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
in order to update iOS 4.x to 6.x (iPhone 4)?Yes.
See the chart below to determine whether you can upgrade your device and what you can upgrade to. If you do not have a Software Update option present on your iDevice, then you are trying to upgrade to iOS 5 or higher. You will have to connect your device to your computer and open iTunes in order to upgrade.
IPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad iOS Compatibility Chart
Device iOS Verson
iPhone 1 iOS 3.1.3
iPhone 3G iOS 4.2.1
iPhone 3GS iOS 6.1.x
iPhone 4 iOS 6.1.x
iPhone 4S iOS 6.1.x
iPhone 5 iOS 6.1.x
iPod Touch 1 iOS 3.1.3
iPod Touch 2 iOS 4.2.1
iPod Touch 3 iOS 5.1.1
iPod Touch 4 iOS 6.1.x
iPod Touch 5 iOS 6.1.x
iPad 1 iOS 5.1.1
iPad 2 iOS 6.1.x
iPad 3 iOS 6.1.x
iPad 4 iOS 6.1.x
iPad Mini iOS 6.1.x
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Select the method most appropriate for your situation.
Upgrading iOS
1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
2. iPhone Support
3. iPod Touch Support
4. iPad Support
a. Updating Your iOS to Version 6.0.x from iOS 5
Tap Settings > General > Software Update
If an update is available there will be an active Update button. If you are current,
then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.
b. If you are still using iOS 4 — Updating your device to iOS 5 or later.
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Erase and restore to factory condition
having problems with my 11 months old applemac using iphoto and reading the suggestions to correct,prompts me to take the easy option of starting all over again.i do have the origional photo cds ,plus dvd back ups and feel that this might be the way to go.
can you advise please how i would go about erasing and restoring please.
thank youWelcome to the Apple Discussions. What problems have you been having with iPhoto?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier versions) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. There are versions that are compatible with iPhoto 5, 6, 7 and 8 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
NOTE: The new rebuild option in iPhoto 09 (v. 8.0.2), Rebuild the iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup" makes this tip obsolete. -
Erase and restore my 2006 17" macbook pro
i wish to erase and restore my 17" macbook pro, however my install disc has a classic portion in the install and so it will not install.
"classic portion of this install is no longer compatable"...is what comes up. Anyone???No, switching the drive for a 1Tb drive isn't going to allow the machine to run Mountain Lion... and you're not alone in wanting a 17" model. But I kind of doubt that Apple's going to come out with a new 17" notebook (they could always surprise us).
You may want to look into getting a 15" non-Retina model - you can upgrade the hard drive and the RAM yourself with the non-Retina version. I don't know when Apple's planning to come out with new MacBook Pro models - but I hope that they will continue to offer as 'open' a system as possible (just one of the reasons I wouldn't purchase a Retina model).
So save your pennies... or make that trip to the bank for a loan!
Clinton -
Stuck on grey Apple screen, how can I erase and restore back to original?
I've been trying to restore my imac G4 flat panel back to its factory settings, as I have recently backed up my necessary files on an external hard drive. It came with Panther and I upgraded to Tiger, but now I don't have any of the disks. I don't care if it restores back to Panther, I just want to erase and restore it. I tried to download and mount the restore disc and do it from there, but now its stuck on the grey apple screen. Any help would be appreciated.
Hi Jared, and a warm welcome to the forums!
I tried to download and mount the restore disc and do it from there, but now its stuck on the grey apple screen.
Can you explain what that is, I've never heard of it being downloadable!> -
Can I backup and restore my itunes media using a hard drive?
Can I backup and restore files if I used a hard drive?
I do not want to backup my entire itunes library of >200 GB to individual CDs and DVDs, if I can help it; it will take forever. Hence the above question.
Thanks!The answer to your question is yes, though anyone who posts to this group would not be asking that question. I think you might be looking for the iTunes discussions group?
RealDave -
On Nov. 22, after having to erase and restore my WD My Passport for Mac external hard drive (per WD tech support) then rebacking up the iMac, I noted that three events loaded into iPhoto in Sept., Oct. and early Nov. had disappeared. They certainly had been there because I printed out several images from these events. Now they have vanished but everything through August and after Nov. 22 is there. Seems impossible. How could something disappear from the hard drive? Apple tech was unable to explain or provide a solution. Has anyone else ever had something like this happen?
How did you reformat the EHD? It should be OS X Extended (journaled) with ownership set to be ignored.
If the drive is formatted correctly do the following:
1 - launch iPhoto with the Command+Option keys held down to open the First Aid window. Be sure to follow the circled recommendation in the screenshot.
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Erasing and restoring a macbook pro with retina display
Erasing and restoring a macbook pro with retina display
Sure.
Google "Locking device for Retina Macbook Pro" or "Physically Securing a Retina Macbook Pro". I'm sure you will get a bunch of hits. -
My new iPad keeps "crashing" (losing apps, usually not Apple). This requires me to do a reset/erase and restore from backup. Does anyone else have this problem?
Not normal. Take it to an Apple Store for evaluation.
Make a Genius Bar Reservation
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Cheers, Tom -
I have an external hard drive that I have used as Time Machine backup, but not for a while. Now when I plug it in, computer says this disc is not readable.
I want to keep the backups on it and not erase and start over.
Thank you in advance.
GregorIt sounds like something went wrong with the drive. Did you drop it? How long has it been sitting around unused?
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I am not very tech savvy but work from home and have used Macs for about 18 years, so know the basics. Have had iBook G4 for almost 5 years, it came with Panther Discs and later added Snow Leopard. Never had even the slightest issue until about 2 months ago. Kept getting "browser no longer supported" on websites and eventually could no longer edit my own Jimdo website or publish on YUDU, so downloaded Mountain Lion and installed it on my iBook.
Straight away it was much slower to start up, wasn't that keen generally, but used it for 6 weeks hoping I would get used to it. At that point my older Mac Mini (also running on Snow Leopard) died and as I wanted to continue using my printer and scanner (neither had drivers to work with Mountain Lion) I went to Time machine and restored my iBook to the day before I installed Mountain Lion.
iBook was better immediately and started faster again, everything fine for about 3 weeks and then last wednesday my iBook would not come back on. The grey start up window showed the apple and whirly wheel for between 5 to 10 minutes, then just a blank blue screen. I could move the cursor but that was it. Tried to start up again many times, eventually the grey apple was taking up to 15 minutes before the blue screen. Refused to go beyond that blank blue screen when holding down C and starting up from either Panther or Snow Leopard discs or from Disk warrior disc. Disc Warrior and Utilities said nothing was wrong with the hard drive but always showed the HD icon with a yellow exclamation sign over it.
Because of work pressure, after 48 hours with no improvement, I wound up buying a new iMac, so can work but still would love to have my iBook back, plus use of my Printer and scanner again. Last night finally managed to Panther reinstalled after erasing 4 times and many failed attempts at install. Everything seemingly fine but Snow Leopard first reinstall failed so erased once more. Second time SL installed but gave a warning in red saying something to the effect that as I am installing an older OS over a newer one, there will be issues. This leads me to believe that somehow, despite Time Machines and now 5 separate Hard Drive erasures through utilities, Mountain Lion is STILL on there? How on earth can I get rid of it and return just to Snow leopard. Any help really welcomed as I am at the end of my tether but don't want to give up on my old faithful (until now) iBook
PS: Sorry if I post in the wrong sectionFirst, that cannot be an iBook G4 as that machine cannot run Snow Leopard let alone Mountain Lion. To run Snow Leopard it has to be an Intel processor, not a G4. What does it show as the Model Identifier in About This Mac, More Info, System Report, Hardware, Model Identifier?
Second, if you have erased the hard drive there should not be remnants of any prior content. Even though Disk Warrior is saying nothing is wrong with the hard drive, it sounds as though there are problems. You may want to consider simply replacing the hard drive so there are no questions about faults. A good source is OWC, http://www.macsales.com where they also have on-line videos showing how to do the replacement.
Third, you could also try again to restart using the Snow Leopard DVD/CD and use Disk Utility on that install disk to erase again, and do it a couple times, then try to install. If it continues to refuse, then it sounds as though there is a fault with the hard drive. -
I have an iMac (17") about 2 years old. It seemed a bit slow so stupid me decided to erase the HD and restore it. I made a backup using Disk Utilities. When I tried to restore things using Disk Utilities in the Snow Leopard DVD. it does not work. I get this message: Could not validate source. Bad file descriptor. What am I doing wrong and how do I get the information that is in the dmg file. Thanks for any help. Angelo
OK, Let's be clear. I've copied the instructions for backing up and for restoring from the Article using the Disk Utility process. *Re-read them very carefully and ensure you are following the restore instructions to the letter!*
Also going forward please use Time Machine for backing up, it's incredibly easy to use.
_Instructions for backing up to an external hard disk via Disk Utility_
1 Connect an external hard drive (FireWire or USB) that has sufficient free space to hold at least one copy of the contents of your Macintosh HD.
2 Start from your Mac OS X 10.5 or 10.6 Install DVD. (Insert the disc, then restart and hold the C key.)
3 Select your language. Do not start an installation.
4 Choose Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
5 Select the disk you wish to back up (your source disk, such as Macintosh HD) in the source pane on the left.
6 Click the "New Image" button in the toolbar.
7 Give your image a useful name such as "04-15-2009 Macintosh HD backup". A date in the name makes it easy to tell when the backup was made.
Note: For additional security, you can encrypt the backup disk image. From the "Encryption:" pop-up menu, select either 128-bit or 256-bit AES encryption. When prompted enter a password for the encryption: Use the password assistant to help you make a good password, or see this link for information about how to choose a good password.
8 Be sure the Save destination is a location on your external hard disk, then click "Save" to continue.
9 Enter your admin name and password if prompted. The imaging process will begin. The time it takes to complete the imaging process depends on factors such as the amount of data on your Macintosh HD. Approximately 1 GB per minute will be imaged, depending on various factors.
10 When the process is complete, quit Disk Utility (press Command-Q).
11 Press Command-Q to quit the Mac OS X installer; you will be prompted to restart.
_Restoring the backup disk image's contents to your internal Mac OS X disk_
Note: If the Mac you are restoring to is not the same Mac you used to make the backup disk image, use _Migration Assistant_ instead of Disk Utility to properly transfer the data back to your Mac.
Important: These steps will overwrite data with the same name in the same location, such as files on your desktop and in your Home folder.
1 Connect the external disk you've backed up to.
2 Start from your Mac OS X 10.5 or 10.6 Install DVD. (Insert the disc, then restart and hold the C key.)
3 Select your language. Do not start an installation.
4 Choose Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
5 Select your internal Mac OS X disk that you want to restore to.
6 Click the Restore tab.
7 Drag your internal disk to the "Destination:" field.
8 Click the "Image..." button next to the "Source:" field.
9 Navigate to the location of the backup image you want to restore (located on your external disk).
10 Click "Open" to continue.
11 Click the "Restore" button. Confirm you want to "Restore to Disk" by clicking "Restore" again. This will replace data on your Mac OS X volume with data from your backup that has the same name and is in the same location.
12 Enter your admin name and password when prompted. If the backup disk image is encrypted, enter the disk image password if necessary. The time it takes to restore from the image depends on factors such as the amount of data on your backup disk image.
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