I want to reset my computer to factory default

I want to set my computer to factory settings. There seems to be an issue with my start up

You haven't provided any useful information, however if your machine came with install discs then do an erase and install of OS X. Going forward please complete a profile, this is necessary so we can tell a little about your system, without this basic information we would be guessing.

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I want to reset new mac to factory default

I am having major printing problems, regardless of the printer when I try to print a single page it prints non stop.
Not sure if there is a corrupt file somewhere, I deleted all printer drivers and downloaded new ones and the issue persists

Sure if you don't have any data on the drive that you want to keep or if you have a Time Machine backup of it what you want to do is fairly simple.
2 ways.
1) Use the built in Recovery HD partition, hold down Command+r at startup, and erase the Macintosh HD partition with Disk Utility then Reinstall Mac OS X.
2) Use the Online Internet Recovery system, hold down the Command+Option/Alt+r keys at startup until you see a Spinning globe in the center of the screen, and then Repartition the drive as One Partition usiing Disk Utility and then Reinstall Mac OS X.
Option 2 will download whatever version of OS X Originally came on that system and then if you have upgrade to a newer version you would need to do that again. So if your Mac came with Lion option 2 would reinstall Lion. If it came with Mt Lion it would install that.
Option 1 will reinstall the current version of OS X that was installed before you erased the drive.

How to set computer to factory default

Hello,
I acquired a used mac book air and would like to change the user and reset the computer to factory default settings.
It is my first time working with an apple computer.
Regards

The first thing needed is to know what MBA you have, click the Apple left side of the menu bar, About This Mac, More Info, Hardware and what does it say for MacBook Air and the number? Also, from the apple and About This Mac what OS X version does it show you have?

How do I reset my Windows 10 computer to factory defaults?

QuestionHow do I reset my Windows 10 computer to factory defaults?
AnswerNote: This article describes resetting a Windows 10 computer to factory defaults. You can read separate articles on performing something similar in Windows 8 or Windows 7.
A system reset will remove your installed applications and rebuild the Windows 10 system files.
You can choose whether you want to keep your files or remove everything.
If you choose to keep your files, your applications will be removed, system settings will be reset, and Windows files will be rebuilt. Your data and documents will remain intact on your computer.
If you choose to remove everything, your data and documents will also be removed.
To learn what other recovery options are available to you in Windows 10, read the following article:
What recovery options are available in Windows 10?
To perform a reset, follow these steps:
Open the Start Menu and select Settings.
Select Update & security and then Recovery.
Under Reset this PC, select Get started.
Choose either Keep my files or Remove everything. If you choose to remove everything, you might be given the choice of resetting all drives and partitions or resetting only the one on which Windows is installed. Choose the option you prefer. Not everyone will see this selection.
You might also see additional options depending on whether Windows 10 came pre-installed on your computer or if you upgraded to Windows 10. Choose the options you prefer and follow the prompts to complete the reset.
You can also watch this video explaining how to do this:

Hi there,
A full factory reset may not be required. Try downloading and running the print and scan doctor located here:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c03275041&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en
It can fix a lot on its own and if not give a better idea of what is going on.
Best of Luck!
You can say thanks by clicking the Kudos Star in my post. If my post resolves your problem, please mark it as Accepted Solution so others can benefit too.

I made the mistake of resetting my iPod to factory defaults. Now it will only partially sync to my music library. I continually get an error message saying that certain songs are not authorized for my computer. Any ideas?

I made the mistake of resetting my iPod to factory defaults. Now it will only partially sync to my music library. I continually get an error message saying that certain songs are not authorized for my computer, although they are in the iTunes library on the computer and will play. It's these songs that won't transfer to the iPod. I have deauthorized and re-authorized the computer but no joy. Any ideas?

Hello there DesertRat71,
I was thinking that some of the songs in your library may have been purchased under a different apple id. You have already done the first thing I would have done by de authorizing and re authorizing. To verify this, highlight one of the songs that will not sync over and use File>Get Info. Here is the help menu link for it if you need it help://bookmark='https://help.apple.com/itunes/mac/11.0/help/index.html?localePa th=English.lproj#itns2937'
In the Summary section there will be an Apple ID entry. If it shows something different than what you are currently using then I recommend signing into the Apple ID it shows and authorizing the computer for that one as well.
All the best,
Sterling

I recently reset my computer to factory settings. I re-downloaded iTunes, but lost most of my music and all of my playlists in both iTunes and my 4S. How can I get this back?

I recently reset my computer to factory settings. I re-downloaded iTunes, but lost most of my music and all of my playlists in both iTunes and my 4S. How can I get this back?

Restore your media from the backup of the computer created prior to restoring the computer.
You did create a backup, correct? Not doing so would be extremely unintelligent.
iOS devices are NOT backup devices.

I have backed my iTunes with over 10,000 songs on a hard drive and than i reset my computer to factory settings, when i put it back on my macbook pro only 2030 were able to be downloaded back to the same computer

i have backed my iTunes with over 10,000 songs on a hard drive and than i reset my computer to factory settings because my email was hacked, when i downloaded the music back to my macbook pro only 2030 were able to be downloaded . how can i download all my music back?
michel p.

I usually err on the sideof caution when someone says "downloaded" and take it to mean anything fro actually downloaded, to copies, to imported, to moved (frolder to folder), but even if they were "downloaded"... if the old email was hacked, and subseuqently closed out, that leaves the downloaded files "orphaned" if you will, belonging to the old ID. So, while they may be on the HD, they're inaccessible now.
One of the biggest reasons I NEVER keep anything in my library with DRM employed in it. I bought it. I own it. I'm not going to get locked out of it.

How do i reset/restore computer to factory settings???

how do i reset/restore computer to factory settings???

Follow these instructions step by step to prepare a Mac for sale:
Step One - Back up your data:
       A. If you have any Virtual PCs shut them down. They cannot be in their "fast saved" state. They must be shut down from inside Windows.
       B. Clone to an external drive using using Carbon Copy Cloner.
          1. Open Carbon Copy Cloner.
          2. Select the Source volume from the Select a source drop down menu on the left side.
          3. Select the Destination volume from the Select a destination drop down menu on the right
              side.
          4. Click on the Clone button. If you are prompted about creating a clone of the Recovery HD be
              sure to opt for that.
               Destination means a freshly erased external backup drive. Source means the internal
               startup drive.
Step Two - Prepare the machine for the new buyer:
          1. De-authorize the computer in iTunes! De-authorize both iTunes and Audible accounts.
          2, Remove any Open Firmware passwords or Firmware passwords.
          3. Turn the brightness full up and volume nearly so.
          4. Turn off File Vault, if enabled.
          5. Disable iCloud, if enabled: See.What to do with iCloud before selling your computer
Step Three - Install a fresh OS:
     A. Snow Leopard and earlier versions of OS X
          1. Insert the original OS X install CD/DVD that came with your computer.
          2. Restart the computer while holding down the C key to boot from the CD/DVD.
          3. Select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu; repartition and reformat the internal hard drive.
              Optionally, click on the Security button and set the Zero Data option to one-pass.
          4. Install OS X.
          5. Upon completion DO NOT restart the computer.
          6. Shutdown the computer.
     B. Lion and Mountain Lion (if pre-installed on the computer at purchase*)
         Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible because
                   it is three times faster than wireless.
          1. Restart the computer while holding down the COMMAND and R keys until the Mac OS X
              Utilities window appears.
          2. Select Disk Utility from the Mac OS X Utilities window and click on the Continue button.
          3. After DU loads select your startup volume (usually Macintosh HD) from the left side list. Click
              on the Erase tab in the DU main window.
          4. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Optionally, click on the Security button
              and set the Zero Data option to one-pass.
          5. Click on the Erase button and wait until the process has completed.
          6. Quit DU and return to the Mac OS X Utilities window.
          7. Select Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion and click on the Install button.
          8. Upon completion shutdown the computer.
*If your computer came with Lion or Mountain Lion pre-installed then you are entitled to transfer your license once. If you purchased Lion or Mountain Lion from the App Store then you cannot transfer your license to another party. In the case of the latter you should install the original version of OS X that came with your computer. You need to repartition the hard drive as well as reformat it; this will assure that the Recovery HD partition is removed. See Step Three above. You may verify these requirements by reviewing your OS X Software License.

How do you reset iMovie back to factory default

Hi,
I have a Mac pro where I am experiencing the "slow audio" problem.
I have just porchased a Mac Book,and importing video/audio with no issues.(latest software installed on both systems).
Is there a way to reset iMovie back to "factory defaults"?
Many thanks.
Eli

Bev hi,
Many thanks for your prompt reply.
Fantastic,all works as it should.
If any other users out there experience "slow" audio or the audio lagging behind the video when importing HD (Sony) tapes into iMovie,try Beverley's tip.It worked for me.
Cheers
Eli

Reset Aironet 1231 to factory default

I have a (old) 1231 that I would like to reuse, but no one remembers the password. Anyone know how to recover a password from this model AP or how to reset the device to factory default?
Thanks in advance -
Kristin

Hi Kristin,
Here is a link that will help you reset the ap.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps430/products_password_recovery09186a00800949d0.shtml
There is no way to change the password, without logging into the ap. So you will need to reset it..
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Ipod touch 4th generation became too slow after ios 6. How can I rollback to iOS 5 or what else can be done. I already did master reset and restored to factory default but no improvement.

Ipod touch 4th generation became too slow after ios 6. How can I rollback to iOS 5 or what else can be done. I already did master reset and restored to factory default but no improvement.

You cannot downgrade

I want to reset my iMac to factory settings but want to save my iTunes library first. Is that possible?

I have an older iMac (first of the Intel Duo Core) that is running extremely slowly - the rainbow ball spins for 30 seconds between most clicks. I think it's just overloaded with too much old stuff. I have most of my files stored on Dropbox. I want to restore it to the factory settings before giving up and buying a new computer. I don't want to restore from my time machine because I don't want to bring along the old problems. I have saved my iPhoto libray to an external drive. Can I do the same with my iTunes? Or can I somehow sync it to my iPad, iPhone or Air so that I don't lose my music? If so, can you tell me how? Also, this computer is too old to sync to iCloud. Thank you for any help you can give!

AWesome - thank you! Someone walked me through it with iPhoto. Any chance you can walk me through? Also, there's no copyright issue when copying my library back to my computer?

I want to reset my computer to close everything and start new

i have a mactinosh g5 and i have the mb427z/a. i want to reset it and start with new everything but i dont know how to so please help me

Throw away any files which may contain sensitive data, securely empty the Trash, insert its original disk, restart the computer with the C key held down, use the Disk Utility to erase the partition with Mac OS X installed, and install a fresh OS onto it.
If you're going to sell or give away the computer, include the disk with it.
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What do I need to do if I want to reset my computer?

I have had this laptop for several years now. I want to reset it and put new software on it and get it back to operating like it did when I first got it. How can I do that?

First of all you must backup your data and settings, use something you are familiar with, e.g. Time Machine or else
SEcondly, you need a system disk. Depending on the generation and RAM installed, you may go to latest release, Lion (minimum 2 GB and core 2 duo, core duo or core solo do not work)
‘Reset’ is perhaps used inappropriately here, you mean erase-and-install. If you want to sell it and want to erase everything, especially if you have confidential data, you must secure delete everything.

I want to reset my computer, as new.

How can i do to reset my computer as a new one?

Be sure you have a backup before attempting.
Erase the hard drive writing zeros. Then install SL, then install Lion.

I want to reset my computer to factory default

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