How do i reset my mac ios 10.4.11 to factory settings

how do i reset my mac ios 10.4.11 to factory settings?

Tiger is not an iOS.   iOS refers to the operating systems on iPads, iPhones, iPod Touch, and AppleTV if you look at its framework operating system alone.    For Macintosh computers, all Apple operating systems since 2006 are some version of Mac OS X.  2001 to 2005 you may see a mixture of Mac OS 9.1 to Mac OS X 10.4 something.  But do not refer to Tiger as an iOS, as that will only serve to confuse those trying to help you, as to what you want.

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    i set a password on my ipod touch. then didnt use the ipod for a few months. i forgot the password. is there a way to reset the password Without reseting it to factory settings?

    If you have not disable it you can Restore it in iTunes from Backup using the computer you normally backup with.

  • How do i reset my mac completely? I have parental controls and cant seem to get to time machine cause i bought the computer with parental controls on it and they did not have the password. How do i completely reset my macbook pro?

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    If you have a rescue email address (which is not the same thing as an alternate email address) on your account then the steps on this page will give you a reset link on your account : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6170
    If you don't have a rescue email address (you won't be able to add one until you can answer your questions) then you will need to contact Support in your country to get the questions reset.
    Contacting Apple about account security : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5699
    When they've been reset (and if you don't already have a rescue email address) you can then use the steps on this page to add a rescue email address for potential future use : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5620
    Or, if it's available in your country, you could change to 2-step verification : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5570

  • My sound doesn't work, how do i reset my mac?

    my sound doesn't work, how do i reset my mac?

    Reset PRAM. Some sound settings are stored in P-ram.
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  • How can I reset my Mac to default settings? Or how can I reset it to a prior date? My Mac has a virus and I would like to get rid of it. I would appreciate your help concerning this matter.

    How can I reset my Mac to default settings? Or how can I reset it to a prior date? My Mac has a virus and I would like to get rid of it. I would appreciate your help concerning this matter.

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    Common pop-ups include a message saying the government has seized your computer and you must pay to have it released (often called "Moneypak"), or a phony message saying that your computer has been infected, and you need to call a tech support number (sometimes claiming to be Apple) to get it resolved. First, understand that these pop-ups are not caused by a virus and your computer has not been affected. This "hijack" is limited to your web browser. Also understand that these messages are scams, so do not pay any money, call the listed number, or provide any personal information. This article will outline the solution to dismiss the pop-up.
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  • How can a reset my mac to factory settings.

    How can a reset my mac to factory settings.  I have done something wrong and I think at this point it would be better to start form scratch

    Restart holding both the Command and R keys.  That will boot the machine to the recovery hard drive, a hidden partition that starts cleanly to the Mac OS X.  You can then choose from the Utiltities drop down, Disk Utility.  From that you can format the hard drive...you will then have to choose to Reinstall Mac OS X...doing this erases the hard drive and you lose all content.  Make a backup on an external hard drive first so you can restore your applications and so you don't lose your data.

  • How to restore mac air late 2010 to its factory settings?

    How to restore mac air late 2010 to its factory settings?

    To restore the Late 2010 MacBook Air to factory settings:
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  • How can I turn off "find my ipad" to restore to factory settings if screen is not working?

    How can I turn off "Find My iPad" to restore to factory settings if screen is not working?  I can't get access to the apps on my mini pad.  I can see the device when I'm in iTunes.

    Try resetting the iPad by holding the home and power keys down until the Apple logo appears.
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  • How do I reset my mac mini password

    I have just returned from 4 weeks away and cannot log into my Mac Mini. The Op Sys OS X 10.8.4 Mid 2010
    Might be complicated by that fact I am using a logitech windows keyboard, but then always have. I can access the Guest account and confirm that the keyboard keys do seem to operate correctly.
    I have followed a number of routines I have found on this discussion group, ie rebooting using Command S and Command R but they dont work......just bring me to the opening login screen.
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    Have you looked:
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  • HT201240 how do a reset my mac os x if my disk drive do not work? I bought this laptop from a local exchange group on facebook! can anyone help me ?

    Can someone help me i bought a macbook os x and it has a password to login but the person i bought it from does not know the password so im stuck with a macbook that i cannot login ? it there a way to reset it? ALSO I read that you can restart it with the cds and i got some but the disk drive does not work !

    Forgot Your Account Password
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        Boot to the Recovery HD:
    Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
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         Enter resetpassword at the prompt and press RETURN. Follow
         instructions in the dialog window that will appear.
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         OS X Lion- Apple ID can be used to reset your user account password.
    For Snow Leopard and earlier with installer DVD
         Mac OS X 10.6- If you forget your administrator password
    For Snow Leopard and earlier without installer DVD
        How to reset your Mac OS X password without an installer disc | MacYourself

  • How can I reset my Mac Book Air in to original/back to factory settings

    hi .. I got my New Mac Book Air in US (Ralehi) 2 weaks back only. Actually in the box the apple has not provided any recory disc or restoring discs. plese any boady can guide me how to create my restore disc aor how to i can rest my mac book air bac to factory rests. without disc how can i rest my mb air to factory settings.

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  • How do I reset a MacBook Pro w/retina display to factory defaults?

    We just got a MacBook Pro for my daughter and she used the migration assistant for bringning things to it.  If she wants to start over how do I reset the machine to it's factory defaults?

    Boot into the Recovery Partition:
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    - When you hear the chime, hold down the Command and R keys simultaneously.
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    - Select the internal drive (upper left disk icon).
    - Erase tab.
    - Format: Mac OS Extended Journaled.
    - Name: Macintosh HD.
    - Erase…
    Quit Disk Utility.
    Run Reinstall Install OS X and follow the directions.

  • How to get backed up apps back after restoring it to factory settings

    Hi, I recently tried to update to the new 3.2.1 update, but something happened and it restored my iPad back to factory settings, the good thing was that I backed all my apps before I tried to update, but now I can't figure out how to get them back. I see them in iTunes, but when I sync my iPad it doesn't download them back (and yes, I'm using the same account).

    Have you tried this:
    To restore the software on your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad:
    Connect your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad to your computer.
    When the device appears in the iTunes window, select it.
    Click the Summary tab, click Restore, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
    If you back up your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad, you can restore your settings from the backup at the end of the restore process.
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  • How can I turn off the laptop after restoring it to factory settings?

    Hello everyone
    I am selling my Portege R830-10Q so I want to restore it to factory settings (out-of-box state) AND THEN TURN IT OFF.
    I have successfully brought the laptop to factory settings by using the _TOSHIBA Recovery Wizard_ and choosing *Recovery of Factory Default Software (Recover to out-of-box state)*. However, at the end of the recovery process and after everything is re-installed I was not able to TURN OFF the laptop. I was only given the option of restarting it. After restating it, the Windows set-up process starts.
    I don't want to set-up Windows, i.e. language, keyboard, user account, etc. I want to leave the Windows set-up for the person who buys the laptop from me. How can I switch off the laptop after the system recovery without having to set up Windows?
    I'd really appreciate your help.
    Regards
    Pedro

    When recovery procedure is finished and you are asked for restart just press power button and switch it off. I think it only thing you can do.
    Anyway, why not to start Windows and go through setup option. New owner can change this basic settings anyway. As username put Admin and language and keyboard can be set as default.
    For instance, if you have German recovery image set everything to German. New owner can change it anyway.

  • How the **** do I restore my grandaughter's ipod touch to factory settings? Please help. I have tried the itunes thing and it just goes in circles!!

    Can anyone out there please tell me how to restore my grandaughter's ipod touch to factory settings?  Her mother has it blocked to her name. omg
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    I had the same problem a few days ago - just let it keep circling as it will eventually stop.  Make sure it's plugged into the computer and walk away.  Check on it periodically and do whatever the stupid thing says to do.  I think mine "circled" about 5 times before it finally worked. . .

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