I have a Macbook 2,1 and want to wipe it clean so as I can give it away. I do not have any original start up disks and wondered how I can do this?

If your Mac is running 10.6 like your signature says, then the 10.6.3 upgrade disks will work as they contain the full 10.6, you need to hold the option key down to select the disk to boot from.
Once booted from the disk, Disk Utility is there to wipe the drive (use the Security Option > Zero) and then reinstall O S X 10.6.3 and then reboot, press the power button down to hard shutdown and the machine will stay like that to boot into the Welcome to Mac video for the next owner to setup.
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How do I securely delete data from the machine?

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HT201364 my macbook air states "start-uP disk is full" how do i fix this?

my macbook air states "start-uP disk is full" how do i fix this?

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
You need to remove files. First, if OS X does not get into Desktop and you only see that message, turn off your Mac and hold the Shift key while your Mac is starting up to start up in safe mode.
There are different things you can do in order to get free space in the MacBook Air hard drive. Have a look at this website > http://thexlab.com/faqs/freeingspace.html
Apart from that, you can also delete personal files or move them to an external drive

I have a Macbook I purchased in 2006. It is running version 10.4.11. It says I do not have any software updates. How can I get this computer updated?

I have a Macbook that I bought in 2006. I am operating on version 10.4.11. I'd like to find out how to upgrade this laptop so I don't have to buy a new one. I can't do much on here with this version, and when I go to Software Updates, it tells me there aren't any. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!

You need to understand the difference between an Update and an Upgrade.
An Update is a free change within an existing Operating System. Such as the .11 added to 10.4.
An Upgrade is a complete new Operating System that must be purchased. Such as 10.5 Leopard to 10.6 Snow Leopard.
The Early 2006 model 1,1 Core Duo can only run a maximum of 10.6 Snow Leopard. The models Late 2006 Core 2 Duos 2,1 through Early 2008 4,1 can only run a maximum of 10.7 Lion. The Late 2008 model 5,1 Aluminum Unibody through the Mid 2010 White Unibody model 7,1 can run 10.8 Mountain Lion.
The Snow Leopard 10.6 DVD should still be available from Apple for $20. You will have to call Apple Customer Care 1-800-692-7753 or 1-800-676-2775 to purchase it. It may still be in the Legacy Products list.
If they no longer have any in stock you will have to buy it from eBay or Apple resellers that still have stock. But you will have to pay a premium since the DVDs are no longer being made. Snow Leopard DVDs are already up to $100 on Amazon.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=10.6+snow+leopard&_sacat=0&_odkw=mac+os+10.6 &_osacat=0
You can upgrade straight from 10.4 to 10.6 with no problems. Any program that runs under 10.4 should run under10.6. See this list for compatibility with 10.6: http://snowleopard.wikidot.com/
You might have to upgrade some drivers for printers, etc.... And you will have to install Rosetta if you have any Power PC applications http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/snow_leopard_installing_rosetta/
I recently upgraded an older MacBook (model 1,1) straight from 10.4 to 10.6.
A retail 10.5 Leopard disk will run you around $200

I have a macbook 2.1 with osx10.6.8 and want to wipe it clean and migrate from my macbook pro with the same osx..is it possible to do?

I have an older macbook 2.1 intel OSX 10.6.8 that I want to wipe clean and then migrate from my macbbok pro with OSX10.6.8 to the older macbook, is it possible ,how would I do it..especially how do I wipe clean the older macbook?

Connecting to a TV is no different than connecting to any other external display. It's possible that there's a problem with the mini dvi port on the macbook r that you have bad adapters. You might try resetting the SMC Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) - Apple Support
Does the Macbook recognize that there's an external display connected when you look at the Display preference pane?

My mac book pro start up disk is full how do I fix this ?

My start up disk is full what do I do to fix this?

Remove files.
Get an external drive and off load the files you want to keep but archive. Then delete those files from your Mac. You should try to keep at least 15% free space on your hard drive least you will trash it. Without your being specific with more details that's as general as it gets.

I am using iCloud email and my emails are randomly disappearing before I can read them. They are not in any folders on my iPhone and I am having to call apple to have the last 7 days of email sent to me in order to retrieve what is being lost.

I am using an apple email account and my emails are randomly disappearing before I get a chance to read them. They are not anywhere on my device, not trash, junk etc. The only solution from apple has been to resend me the past 7 days of email in order for me to retrieve the missing emails. This has taken me hours on the phone with apple support with no solution. I just don't know what to do. They have gone over the settings with me and nothing has solved the problem. I don't know where to start since it is happening on all my devices.

Control-click on the background of the view all pages window and select "Preview Calendar" from the contextual menu.
You can also save the pdf as a file to compare to the printed calendar. If the two names are visible in the pdf file then the printed copy should show them. Contact Apple for a refund. Apple Print Products - Apple Store (U.S.)

My start up disk is full how do i fix this problem

i moved alot of stuff to an external hard drive and still is full

thanks i did that but only have 37 gb i dont know any more files i can get rid of because i dont wanna get rid of important stuff built for the mac and mess it up but i should have way more gb then that any other suggestions

Selling my HP 7410xi all-in-one printer; want to wipe it clean of settings...

I am selling my HP 7410xi all-in-one printer and want to wipe it clean of all my settings (FAX, Network and etc.). Is there a better way than using all the factory defaults options in the printer's "setup" screen?
Previously, I had an HP technician walk me through a complete factory restore of this printer by simultaneously pressing a few buttons.
Thank you,
Juan

Hi photoguy05,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums! I understand your HP Officejet 7410xi keeps telling you the printer is offline. I would like you to start here: 'Printer is offline' Message Displays on the Computer and the Printer Will Not Print, please select your Mac OS X from the list and complete the steps in the order they are presented.
Let me know if you are back up and online!
Thanks,
HevnLgh
I work on behalf of HP
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After having yet another problem with my MacBook Pro and having to wipe the drive, I am now unable to sync my iPhones etc without erasing all the music on them. Is there a way around this? I have no other library!

After having yet another problem with my MacBook Pro and having to wipe the drive, I am now unable to sync my iPhones etc without erasing all the music on them. Is there a way around this? I have no other library!
iTunes is a mess! It couldn't find it's own libraries and I was forced to create a new one. Now I don't know where my music is or if any's missing.

columbus new boy wrote:
How crap is that?
It's not crap at all.
It's not that simple. For example, I've 3500 songs on my MacBook but don't want them all on my phone, so I have to manually select each song again???
There has to be a solution.
Why not simply make a playlist with the songs you want on the iPhone?
and maintain a current backup of your computer.

My computer is saying it can't find the file 'iTunes64.msi' when I try to update or redownload iTunes how do I fix this? I've tried just about everything I can think of. I am using a dell laptop running windows 7 and have tried changing the file loca

My computer is saying it can't find the file 'iTunes64.msi' when I try to update or redownload iTunes how do I fix this? I've tried just about everything I can think of. I am using a dell laptop running windows 7 and have tried changing the file location to run the update in all of my iTunes files as well as when I've tried reinstalling it.

For general advice see Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down the page in case one of them applies.
The further information area has direct links to the current and recent builds in case you have problems downloading, need to revert to an older version or want to try the iTunes for Windows (64-bit - for older video cards) release as a workaround for installation or performance issues, or compatibility with QuickTime or third party software.
Your library should be unaffected by these steps but there are also links to backup and recovery advice should it be needed.
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I've got twin 12 year old boys and want to set I tunes accounts for them both, I need to be able to administer any purchases as they will need to use my bank account. How can I do this?

I've got twin 12 year old boys and want to set I tunes accounts for them both, I need to be able to administer any purchases as they will need to use my bank account. How can I do this?

What do you mean by administer?
When you set up the account you have to enter a birthday and it has to results in being 13 years old or older.
You can set a Restriction that hides the iTunes and App store and another one to prevent in-app purchases. See:
iOS: Understanding Restrictions

I have a 2008 macbook and i lost the start up disk and forgot the password. how can i put it back to factory mode and change the password

i have a 2008 macbook and i lost the start up disk and forgot the password. how can i put it back to factory mode and change the password

Check out this article http://gigaom.com/apple/reset-os-x-password-without-an-os-x-cd/

I have an iPhone 5c and want to play songs that are stored on my PC iTunes library, but were not bought through iTunes. How do I do this?

I have an iPhone 5c and want to play songs that are stored on my PC iTunes library, but were not bought through iTunes. How do I do this?

Hi there eramhar,
It sounds like you are wanting to sync your music to your iPhone. If so, you may find the information in the article below helpful.
iTunes 11 for Windows: Set up syncing for iPod, iPhone, or iPad
http://support.apple.com/kb/ph12313
-Griff W.

My HD TV has two HDMI inputs which are being used by a home theater system and my RCN cable box. i want to be able to use my appleTV as well as those but do not have another HDMI input. How can i connect it so that i can use any 1 of the 3 at any time?

My HD TV has two HDMI inputs which are being used by a home theater system and my RCN cable box. i want to be able to use my appleTV as well as those but do not have another HDMI input. How can i connect it so that i can use any 1 of the 3 at any time?

Get an HDMI switcher. Plug in the ATV directly to the TV and then use the switcher on the other input.
Example
http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-High-Performance-Switcher-Switch/dp/B0015YWKYY/ref=s r_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1316918064&sr=8-1

TS1702 can not download any program from the App and I can not update any program downloaded in advance .. Seems to me just to wait and remain so throughout the day .. I want a solution to this problem

can not download any program from the App and I can not update any programdownloaded in advance .. Seems to me just to wait and remain so throughout the day .. I want a solution to this problem

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I have a Macbook 2,1 and want to wipe it clean so as I can give it away. I do not have any original start up disks and wondered how I can do this?

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