How to reset a macbook without the cd ?

I have a macbook (2009) and I need to reset it all to sell it. How can I do it without the apple CD ? thanks.

Unless it originally shipped with Lion, that's not possible without purchasing a Mac OS X 10.6 DVD(which won't install iLife) or phoning Apple Support and ordering replacements.
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i cant find the cd that came with my macbook and now my mac is getting really slow and keep freezing all the time, im afraid of virus or software problems thats why i and reinstal all the programs again but i want make sure the computer is empty like brand new what do i do? pls help

I called AppleCare 1-800-APL-CARE (1-800-275-2273) to check on how much they charge for the gray restore disks that originally came with the MacBook and was quoted $16 dollars per disk plus S & H. Which would be $32 for the two disks. With the original disks you also get the iLife that was current whenyour MacBook was bought included on the #2 disk.
You can get Snow Leopard for $29 if you have at least 1gb of RAM and a working DVDdrive. http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY You won't need the box set unless you want the full iLife '11 and iWork '09. If you only want iPhoto or other single apps you can get them from the App Store after you've upgraded to10.6.6. iPhoto, iMovie or Garage Band for $15 each and Pages, Keynote or Numbers for $20 each.

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how do i factory reset my ipad without the having the login password

You force your iPad into Recovery Mode.
Recovery Mode
1. Disconnect the USB cable from the device, but leave the other end of the cable connected to your computer's USB port.
2. Turn off the device: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the red slider appears, then slide the slider. Wait for the device to turn off.
3. While pressing and holding the Home button, reconnect the USB cable to the device. The device should turn on.
4. Continue holding the Home button until you see the "Connect to iTunes" screen. When this screen appears, release the Home button.
5. iTunes should alert you that it has detected a device in recovery mode. Click OK, and then click Restore to restore the device.
Note: You need to be patient and repeat the above many times to recover your iPad. Data will be lost.

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I need to reset my macbook back the factory setting and clean it out. How do it do this?

What to do before selling or giving away your Mac is one way. Another is:
Install or Reinstall Mavericks or Mountain Lion from Scratch
Be sure you backup your files to an external drive or second internal drive because the following procedure will remove everything from the hard drive.
OS X Mavericks- Erase and reinstall OS X
OS X Mountain Lion- Erase and reinstall OS X
OS X Lion- Erase and reinstall Mac OS X
Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible
because it is three times faster than wireless.

How to reset my macbook admin password

how to reset my macbook pro admin password

If you know your original password, you go to system preferences and open accounts. Stay or got accounts on the top bar and click on password. Enter your old passwoed then enter yournew password twice. Add a hint if you like. If you don't know it, you have to reboot holding down the option r keys to get to the reset lion screen. there you will see an option to change your password.

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How cAn I reset my act without the. Disks

1. Backup the computer first.
2. Erase and Reinstall OS X Mountain Lion
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11273

I've just brought myself a new MacBook Pro from a friend I have no idea how to use them I YouTube how to reset a MacBook Pro I done everything all we'll In till you reinstall then it say "this disk is locked"??? Can anyone help me please

I've just brought myself a new MacBook Pro from a friend I have no idea how to use them I YouTube how to reset a MacBook Pro I done everything all we'll In till you reinstall then it say "this disk is locked"??? Can anyone help me please

I done everything all we'll In till you reinstall
Please detail ALL you have done so far in the way of troubleshooting? Need this info to avoid the been there done that scenarios.
Care to share which OS you are using?
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I've forgotten the security questions. It made me to cannot purchase the general app. How can I buy it without the security questions? Please.

You will have to reset the security questions with new ones. See this document ...
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Yes, you have 10.7.2 all you have to do is
1: Hold command r while booting to enter Lion Recovery
2: Select Terminal and launch it
3: Type: ResetPassword and press enter
4: Follow the program that launches.
For 10.6
http://osxdaily.com/2011/04/25/change-admin-password-mac/

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how to reset security questions without a back-up email?

Hello Willar52,
Thanks for the question. If you do not see the option for resetting your questions with a rescue email address, see this excerpt:
Note: The option to send an email to reset your security questions and answers will not be available if a rescue email address is not provided. You will need to contact iTunes Store support in order to do so.
Rescue email address and how to reset Apple ID security questions
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5312
Additional Information:
Apple ID: All about Apple ID security questions
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5665
Apple ID: Contacting Apple for help with Apple ID account security
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5699
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Matt M.

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I need to be able to send it to a PC in order to print it.

Hard to say what is happening without examining the file.
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Peter
ps It would help to say what version of Pages you are using and on what you are running it. iOS or Mac and what version.

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next
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