How do I install ilife after resetting my macbook to factory settings

I reset my Macbook to factory settings with the one disc, then tried to download the ilife from the applications disc and it comes up with an error message and it won't install ilife. What do I do?

Restore the iPod.
Thanks for the reply. My issue is that I have restored the ipod but the issue is itunes. It doesn't seem to recoginze my ipod as restored.

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I also bought a WD My Book 2T external hard drive, but I think I wasted my money. The thing is not easy to navigate. I bought it because I didn't understand (and still don't really) how the Time Capsule works. I want to be able to basically 'reformat' my MacBook so it is empty, but have all my current stuff accessable so that if I want to find a photo or file, I don't have to restore the entire thing back onto my MacBook.

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Hey guys ..... after a little help please.
I have just reset my MacBook to factory settings by wiping the HD and re-installing Snow Leopard. The OS has reinstalled fine and the computer is now behaving like a brand new machine (ie. the "welcome" show that plays on bootup )
My question is can I now reinstall iLife without going through the setup process on the machine ? I will be selling this computer very soon and want it to appear as it would out of the box.
Is there a way to do this ?
Thanks heaps .. All help appreciated.

when I click on the "install OSX and bundled software" icon and restart the machine im still getting grey screen, black screen, grey screen, black screen as the machine is trying to reboot.
Since the machine currently has a newer OS installed, you probably need to erase the hard drive again and reinstall completely fresh, from the gray disks. If that doesn't work, then the disks have probably gotten damaged somehow, which leaves you in a bit of a pickle. Legally, you can't sell the machine with software that you're not including disks for. Apple will replace the gray disks for a small fee, but you'd have to wait for them to arrive, or you could get a copy of SL for $29 and let the buyer know they'll need to get replacement gray disks from Apple. Or you could wipe the drive, sell it as-is and let the buyer know about the lack of system and disks, though that will affect the price people will be willing to pay.
I just thought it would be best to take the computer back to its original state, as it shipped, to sell.
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I got my Os Leopard and did intall it on my machine. When i did it, i choose to erase and install. Now i have a perfect Leopard running.
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