I want to reset my computer

I want to factory reset my system. But in don't have any CD. Can you guys please help me?

Do you have a Recovery drive ? If so use it to reset your PC. That should work. If not then perhaps try uninstalling all the programs and reinstall the one which you require.

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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

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.

I have an IPhone 4, and I wanted to reset it, but couldn't do it via computer because the "find my IPhone" was turned on. So I went to ICloud Find My IPhone and just erased my phone from there. The was acting weird but I finally got to a black scre

I have an IPhone 4, and I wanted to reset it, but couldn't do it via computer because the "find my IPhone" was turned on. So I went to ICloud > Find My IPhone and just erased my phone from there. The was acting weird but I finally got to a black screen with the spinning circle. And it won't advance. I can't just hold the sleep button and home button down because my sleep button is broken! Any help? I have reset my phone before.

Hello cwypyski,
The link below provides information on and can also assist with setting up service for your iPhone to have your Sleep/Wake button repaired.
Service Answer Center - iPhone
http://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=servicefaq&product=iphone
All my best,
Allen

I want to reset the login password in mac 10.8.4, but i have selected the "allow user to administer this computer" what can i do in this case. thank you

i want to reset the password on mac 10.8.4m but i have selected the "allow the user to administer this computer" i have make test with utilities and than terminal... but doesn't work.
what can i do in this case.
thank you

You have to boot to the Recovery HD, Command + r at startup, and from there use Terminal in the Utilities menu item and typ in Resetpassword. A dialog box will open where you can do that.

Had to remove itunes from my computer to reset the computer. Now I'm having problems syncing my iphone with the computer. Computer is saying it wants to download updates to the phone but that will delete things I downloaded straight from the phone. Help!

Had to remove itunes from my computer to reset the computer. Now I'm having problems syncing my iphone with the computer. Computer is saying it wants to download updates to the phone but that will delete things I downloaded straight from the phone. Help!

iTunes thinks you have a new computer because you restored the OS. Open iTunes and authorize it to the same account you have on the iPhone. Did you restore your iTunes content from a backup after resetting your computer? Have you been syncing regularly with the computer, and does the iTunes library on the computer contain your apps, music and videos? If so just sync and your content will be removed then restored.
If you have not hopefully you have now learned something. You can recover apps and purchased songs by connecting the phone, without syncing, and choose "Transfer purchases..." from the File menu.

My mother gave me her old Macbook, her old Apple id keeps popping up though. How do I erase it? She did not reset the computer because there are pictures I wanted. Thanks...

Do I need to put the photos I want on an external drive and reset the computer? She is no longer a user.

There's two ways to handle this:
1.) Backup the content you wish to keep from your mother to external hard drive (flash drive as well). Then wipe and start fresh.
2.) If there are programs as well you want to keep and she did not supply the original installation media it'd be easier to get a clean slate by making a new user on the computer and setting yourself as an admin. Whether or not you then go in and remove her old account is up to you.
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH4600

HT4113 I forgot my Iphone 4's password and I want to reset it and now i can not access it trough Itunes or any computer.

I forgot my Iphone 4's password and now i can not access it through Itunes or any other app, i want to reset it but i do not know how to, please help.

See here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1212

. If I reset my computer thereby wipeing out firefox brower and then reinstall it later, will firtefox remember my bookmarks? I really do not want to loss my bookmarks. Thanksn

will firefox remember my bookmarks after i reset my computer to original factory settings, then reinstall firfox again?

Whatever you are doing I recommend you manually back up your bookmarks. It may then make sense to keep such bookmarks on removable media, or maybe somewhere else: another computer, or even as an attachment to an email.
* see [[Backing up and restoring bookmarks]]
Trying to answer your question <br>that possibly depends on what you have in mind when saying <br> ''"If I reset my computer thereby wipeing out firefox brower and then reinstall it later"''
If you restore the computer to the state it was in when bought, you will loose your bookmarks; and I imagine an awful lot of other things will also disappear; whilst all sorts of annoying freebies will probably come back.
If you ordinarily '''reinstall''' Firefox, but do NOT use the delete personal settings (or however it is worded) option, then Firefox will attempt to retain your bookmarks

I want to reset Firefox, and the message is that something is preventing the reset. I have closed all open windows and I still get the "Oops" message,

I have uninstalled and reinstalled Firefox because I was receiving unwanted adware and was being directed to untrusted sites. Now I want to reset Firefox because I want to change the home page and toolbars, and something is preventing the reset. I have closed all open windows repeatedly, but the problem continues.
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Check the programs that are on your computer
'''Windows:''' Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs.
'''Mac:''' Open the "Applications" folder
'''Linux:'''
* [http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/see_all_your_installed_applications_ubuntu_unity Ubuntu Unity]''' {web link}
* Xfce: Applications Menu category sections
* options depends on the package manager and the desktop environment
Go thru the list. If you find something that you don't
know what it is, use a web search.
'''''[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-caused-malware Troubleshoot Firefox Issues Caused By Malware]''''' {web link}

I was given a 2010 17" MacBook Pro. I want to reset it to new and then migrate only SOME of my data from my older Mac Book Pro to the newer one. How?

A friend gave me a 17" MacBook Pro used for only one project. (Lucky me) I want to reset/register the laptop as new and need to know how to do that.
THEN...
I need to migrate data from my older Macbook Pro to the newer one. I don't want to migrate all of the data. I have been moving data from one computer to another for 15 years and want to move only what is current and what I now need (Good-bye Quark files)--can I do that? How? Also, the older laptop is running Lion. The "new" one is running Leopard. Is that an issue? Do I need to upgrade the newer laptop to Lion first?
Thanks.

Install or Reinstall Lion from Scratch
If possible backup your files to an external drive or second internal drive.
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.
Erase the hard drive:
Select Disk Utility from the main menu and click on the Continue button.
After DU loads select your hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Note the SMART status of the drive in DU's status area. If it does not say "Verified" then the drive is failing or has failed and will need replacing. SMART info will not be reported on external drives. Otherwise, click on the Erase tab in the DU main window.
Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Erase button and wait until the process has completed.
Quit DU and return to the main menu.
Reinstall Lion: Select Reinstall Lion and click on the Install button.
Note: You can also re-download the Lion installer by opening the App Store application. Hold down the OPTION key and click on the Purchases icon in the toolbar. You should now see an active Install button to the right of your Lion purchase entry. There are situations in which this will not work. For example, if you are already booted into the Lion you originally purchased with your Apple ID or if an instance of the Lion installer is located anywhere on your computer.
Unfortunately, Setup Assistant or Migration Assistant are set up to migrate your entire Home folder, third-party applcations and support files, and system preferences. If you use the Setup Assistant that opens the first time you boot Lion after installing, then you should migrate your Home folder, etc. This is the easiest way to do it.
Once migration is finished you can delete what you don't want.

I have been trying to install Itunes for 3 days to my computer. MY eyes burn and I want to smash this computer at this point!!!! HELP ME!!! I receive this message when I run the diagnostic on my iphone Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition (Build 6000

I have been trying to install Itunes for 3 days to my computer. MY eyes burn and I want to smash this computer at this point!!!! HELP ME!!! I receive this message when I run the diagnostic on my iphone
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition (Build 6000)
Dell Inc. Studio 1535
iTunes 10.6.1.7
QuickTime not available
FairPlay 1.14.37
Apple Application Support 2.1.7
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.57.0.0
Bonjour 3.0.0.10 (333.10)
Gracenote SDK 1.9.5.502
Gracenote MusicID 1.9.5.115
Gracenote Submit 1.9.5.143
Gracenote DSP 1.9.5.45
iTunes Serial Number 0020AEDC02A7C4B8
Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2012-04-17 17:05:40.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is supported.
Core Media is supported.
Video Display Information
Intel Corporation, Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Intel Corporation, Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
**** External Plug-ins Information ****
No external plug-ins installed.
**** Network Connectivity Tests ****
Network Adapter Information
Adapter Name:          {92497F93-8A79-419C-AA27-50CD2F263F77}
Description:          Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter
IP Address:          0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask:          0.0.0.0
Default Gateway:          0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled:          Yes
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained:          Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969
Lease Expires:          Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969
DNS Servers:
Adapter Name:          {6FECCC1D-04CF-4A3F-92B6-DC6E68D12BE5}
Description:          Dell Wireless 1397 WLAN Mini-Card
IP Address:          192.168.0.118
Subnet Mask:          255.255.255.0
Default Gateway:          192.168.0.1
DHCP Enabled:          Yes
DHCP Server:          192.168.0.1
Lease Obtained:          Tue Apr 17 16:59:28 2012
Lease Expires:          Wed Apr 18 16:59:28 2012
DNS Servers:          192.168.20.254
                    192.168.30.217
Adapter Name:          {3323A300-E864-46C3-A6B6-F0B90AFF4AFE}
Description:          Broadcom NetLink (TM) Gigabit Ethernet
IP Address:          0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask:          0.0.0.0
Default Gateway:          0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled:          Yes
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained:          Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969
Lease Expires:          Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969
DNS Servers:
Active Connection:          LAN Connection
Connected:          Yes
Online:                    Yes
Using Modem:          No
Using LAN:          Yes
Using Proxy:          No
Firewall Information
Windows Firewall is on.
iTunes is NOT enabled in Windows Firewall.
Connection attempt to Apple web site was unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Connection attempt to browsing iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to purchasing from iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to iPhone activation server was successful.
Connection attempt to firmware update server was unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Connection attempt to Gracenote server was successful.
Last successful iTunes Store access was 2012-04-17 17:04:26.
**** CD/DVD Drive Tests ****
No drivers in LowerFilters.
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.2.0.1),
E: Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-7640S, Rev HD14
Drive is empty.
**** Device Connectivity Tests ****
iPodService 10.6.1.7 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 10.6.1.7 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device Service not found.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2830. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2831. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2832. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2834. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2835. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 2836. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 283A. Device is working properly.
FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controllers:
Ricoh 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller. Device is working properly.
**** Device Sync Tests ****
No iPod, iPhone, or iPad found.

This should get your itunes store connection working.
Close your iTunes,
Go to command Prompt -
(Win 7/Vista) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES, right mouse click "Command Prompt", choose "Run as Administrator".
(Win XP SP2 & above) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES/Command Prompt
In the "Command Prompt" screen, type in
netsh winsock reset
Hit "ENTER" key
Restart your computer.
If you do get a prompt after restart windows to remap LSP, just click NO.
Now launch your iTunes and see if it is working now.
If you are still having these type of problems after trying the winsock reset, refer to this article to identify which software in your system is inserting LSP:
iTunes 10.5 for Windows: May see performance issues and blank iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4123?viewlocale=en_US

I want to reset my ipod touch 4th gen but i have forgotten the restrictions passcode and for some reason its not working on my laptop on itunes and the restore thing wont work! any help?

I want to reset my ipod touch 4th gen but i have forgotten the restrictions passcode and for some reason its not working on my laptop on itunes and the restore thing wont work! any help?

Make sure you have the Current Version of iTunes Installed on your computer
iTunes free download from www.itunes.com/download
Then See Here > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
You may need to try this More than Once... Be sure to Follow ALL the Steps...
Take your time... Pay particular attention to Steps 3 and 4.
After you have Recovered your Device...Re-Sync your Content
Note:
To remove a forgotten Restrictions passcode you will need to Restore the Device as New...
OR... From a Backup created Before the Restrictions Code was set....

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