How to restore macbook pro back to factory settings

how do i restore macbook pro to factory settings

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If it didn't come with DVDs:
1. Press Command, Option and R keys when your computer starts and open Disk Utility.
2. Select Macintosh HD in the sidebar and erase the disk.
3. Install Mac OS X.
If it came with discs:
1. Insert the Mac OS X disc and press C key when your Mac starts.
2. Go to Utilities > Disk Utility, select Macintosh HD in the sidebar and erase the disk.
3. Install Mac OS X

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How to restore Macbook Pro to the factory settings

I'd like to restore my Macbook Pro(Snow Leopard 10.6.8) to the factory settings, but I lost the installation DVDs that shipped with it.
Is there any solution for this?
Thanks.

Hi,
Thank you.
I attached two pictures, and hope the information would be helpful.
I think it's even before 2009...

HT201363 how to restore my ipad back to factory settings

How to restore my ipad back to factory settings

Use the Erase All Content and Settings function on the device, or click here and follow the instructions.
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How can i restore macbook pro to its' factory settings?

i wanna restore my mac to its' factory settings. how can i do this??
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Use its original disks to erase the drive and install a new OS.
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I had to restore my 2006 MacBook Pro back to factory settings (Tiger 10.4). Can I use my Time Machine back up from Snow Leopard to put it back the way it was?

I cannot locate my Snow Leopard disks but I was able to use the Tiger disk that came with the computer to restore it. However, it completely erased it and set it back to Tiger. Can I use my Time Machine to put Snow Leopard and my data back on the computer?

You can't restore a Time Machine backup made with Snow Leopard onto a system with Tiger. You can, but you will damage Mac OS X.
In order to restore your Time Machine backup, you should have your Snow Leopard disc. Then, insert it and hold the C key while your MacBook Pro is starting. Finally, choose your language, go to Utilities menu (on the menu bar), choose the option to restore the backup and follow its steps, so you will recover Mac OS X Snow Leopard

HT203097 how to restore macbook pro back a few hours

how to restore mac back a few hours

Just do a full restore but do not select the latest backup. See item g of:
http://pondini.org/TM/14.html

How to restore macbook pro 10.7.2 to factory settings .. disk utility what to erase?

how to restore macbook pro 10.7.2 to original settings .. step by step.. in the disk utility what to erase?

If the computer came with OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard installed,
you have to erase the drive and install OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.
You can buy 10.6 Snow Leopard disc from Apple Store for 20 dollars;
Apple Store: 1-800-692-7753.
Best.

HT1291 MacBook Pro Reset to factory settings.

I have a new MacBook Pro that is right out of the box. During the data migration from the PC power was interrupted and I've been told I need to start over. But after several tries I keep loosing the conection and I think I need to start over. How do I reset a 2013 MacBook Pro to the factory settings?

To reset your computer, use OS X Recovery > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4718 Follow these steps:
1. Press Command and R keys while your Mac is starting to start into OS X Recovery, and open Disk Utility.
2. Select Macintosh HD on the sidebar, go to Erase tab and erase the disk.
3. Close Disk Utility and reinstall OS X. After installing OS X, Setup Assistant will ask you to restore the backup, so do it

HT201376 Hello, I am trying to reset my macbook pro to its factory settings but I can't type the name of the formatted disk nor can I click on erase, as this feature is disabled. Could you please assist?

Hello, I am trying to reset my macbook pro to its factory settings but I can't type the name of the formatted disk nor can I click on erase, as this feature is disabled. The 'type name' space and the 'erase' button are in light grey - Could you please assist?

Hello!
Did you boot to the Internet Recovery Partition?
Here’s how:
1/ Make sure your computer is completely shut down.
2/ You’ll have to be quick next: Press the Mac’s power button. As soon as you either hear the loud chime, or see the display light up - usually after a second or 2 - on your keyboard press [alt] + [cmd] + [r] Keep these keys on your keyboard pressed until you see a spinning globe with the text “starting Internet Recovery” You might have to connect to your Wi-Fi network before you can continue here.
After a few minutes, you’ll be presented with a Utilities screen. This is the Internet Recovery partition. If this step is already giving you problems, try using a USB-keyboard. It doesn’t have to be an Apple-keyboard. If you have a Windows-tailored keyboard laying around, use the “Windows-flag” key in stead of the [cmd]-key and it should also work.
3/ Choose Disk Utility and click [continue]

When I plug my iPhone into my computer to sync my iTunes I get a message that says "iTunes cannot read the content of the iPhone" and wants me to restore my phone back to factory settings. Any suggestions so that I don't have to restore?

When I plug my iPhone into my computer to sync my iTunes I get a message that says "iTunes cannot read the content of the iPhone" and wants me to restore my phone back to factory settings. Any suggestions so that I don't have to restore? I have all of my stuff backed up on iCloud but I really don't want to go through the hassle of wiping it clean and putting everything back on.

This is a post from a user named edgar999 and it worked PERFECTLY:
"OK - this is how it works:
In order to backup from iCloud you cannot use iTunes!
Therefore disconnect your device from your computer.
Turn on your device and go to Settings and then go to General.
At the bottom of this submenu there is a buttom "Reset"
If you push that buttom you see 6 different Erase settings to chose from!
Chose "Erase All Content and Settings" because this will wipe everything from your device and will let you restore from iCloud! (I tried the top "Reset All Settings" but that did not let me use iClouds afterwards!)
Once you pushed that buttom your device will be wiped clean and after some time you will see the Device Welcome Screen like on a new device!
After choosing your location you will be asked to setup your WiFi-conection. After you joint to your Wifi you will be given the choice to restore the iPad from a backup from the iCloud. Choosing this backup will prompt you with your apple ID and password.
Restoring from a backup can take some time. The process uses your Wi-Fi connection to download settings, content and data. If you had a lot of content on your device, this can take a while. The restore screen should give you estimates at each stage of the restore process, starting with restoring the settings and then booting into the iPad. When the iPad home screen appears, the device will continue the restore process by downloading all of your applications.
If you are restoring from a backup because you have run into problems with your device that can only be solved by restoring it, you can first choose your latest backup. If you still have problems, you can move on to the next latest backup, repeating the process until (hopefully) the problem is cleared."
THANK YOU edgar999!!!!

Tried to restore iphone 4 back to factory settings now on emergency call only screen?

tried to restore iphone 4 back to factory settings now on emergency call only screen? it also says hook phone up with itunes. well i have an old mac and my itunes isnt up to date and cant be installed up to date because of the old software. what do i do?

You'll need to update your system or fine a system you can use to activate it. There's no way around it.
If you can get to an Apple store and explain the situation to them, they 'may' be able to hook you up with an OS upgrade to Leopard assuming you have a G4 or G5 mac that can handle it.

Restore macbook pro back to the factory settings, Snow Leopard, then back to Mavericks

If I restore my macbook pro back to the factory settings with the OS X install disc, it came with Snow Leopard. Would I have to pay to go back to Mavericks OS?

If you have Mavericks now, why not just boot into the Recovery partition, erase the disk with Disk Utility, and reinstall Mavericks? Command and R at boot should get you to the Recovery partition.

How do i reset a macbook pro to the factory settings

How do I reset a Macbook to the original factory settings?

Restore to original:
Boot from your grey installer DVD disc 1, or SL retail installer disc (hold down the C key on startup or hold down Alt/option on start and choose the installer disc).
OK the language page (if present).
From the installer screen, do not click 'continue' - go to the menu bar and choose Disk Utility; depending on the OS version it may be in the Utilities menu or Tools menu.
In DU, select your internal drive in the sidebar (the top item with the makers name and serial no.).
Run Repair Disk (not permissions). If that comes up as disk OK;
Click the partition tab. Select the partiton from the drop-down above the graphic; 1 partiton is all you need. Go to the options button and ensure that the partition scheme is GUID and the file system to Mac OS Extended (Journalled).
Name the partiton (usually Macintosh HD), click Apply.
When that's finished, select the new volume in the sidebar (indented to the right below the drive) and go to the Erase tab.
Select Security options and select zero data (one pass is more than sufficient). Click erase. That will take quite some time; probably measured in hours and dependant on the size of the drive.
(The purpose of this step is to ensure there is no recoverable data left on the drive).
When that's completed, close DU and continue with the installation.
When installation is complete, after the restart ignore the setup assistant and shut down the Mac (you may have to do this by holding down the power button).
The Mac is now ready for the new owner to personalise it as if new.
Be sure to pass on the original grey discs with the Mac, and the SL retail disc if you loaded SL.

Trying to restore Macbook Pro back up from Time Machine.

Trying to restore MacBook Pro from backup thru Time Machine. Got message asking "Do you want to replace your current copy of "Desktop" with the one your're restoring? "Desktop is required by OS X. When I select REPLACE, get window stating "Operation can't be completed because the item "Desktop" is in use. HELP

I think you are not restoring your files in the correct way.
If what you want to do is to restore a complete Time Machine backup, you have to do it in OS X Recovery, so first hold Command and R keys while your Mac is starting up. Then, choose the option to restore a Time Machine backup, and follow its steps.
If you want to restore individual files, you cannot restore that type of user files because you are using them. Instead, you can restore individual files in your user folders. Read > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1427

Need to restore my laptop back to factory settings

Hi all - looking for some help please.
The HDD in my G575 laptop has failed - think the laptop ran out of battery during a Microsoft update, so that might be the issue.
I want to take the laptop back to factory settings. I don't have restore disks created - but I do have a loan of my friends laptop which is identical, so I can burn disks from that.
However - I am not sure how to do it. What steps do I need to take? Can anyone guide me please?
Thanks.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Hi mickyd67 and welcome to the community,
Here's a guide with a link to a video.
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