I want to reset my imac
I just bought an used Imac, and it appears that even though the previous removed any personal identification, he left a whole bunch of apps and music. I want to completely clean this computer and start over fresh. The owner gave me a DVD that has the Snow Leopard operating system. Therefore, I presume that if I reset the computer, load the operating system, download Mavericks, that I will then be set to go. Am I missing something? This is my first Mac
Restart the machien with the Snow Leopard dvd, use Disk Utility to do an erase to wipe the HD clean and then use the same DVD to install SL. After installing SL, download and install Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1.Then run Software Update and download any updates Apple suggests. Then use Time Machine to completely backup your computer and then download and install Mavericks from the App Store. Please ensure your iMac can easily run Mavericks, if it has less than 4GB of RAM it is STRONGLY suggested you upgrade to 6 or more GB.
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HI,
Get a secondary email from a service like Google or Yahoo (something that is not going to disappear like an ISP one might if you change services).
Add it to the Apple ID page.
9:16 pm Thursday; November 21, 2013
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How do I reset my iMac 10.4.11?
How do I reset my iMac 10.4.11 (Tiger) to it's original settings or factory default?
Boot with your original install DVD, and select "erase and install".
Are you selling the computer - is that the reason for wanting to revert to its original settings? If you want to continue using it with Tiger, there are some other things you may want to do. -
When i want to reset my password i go to Email authentication and no message come to my mail
when i want to reset my password i go to Email authentication and no message come to my mail
<E-mail Edited by Host>Hi,
I understand that any email that is leaving Apple is not getting to your email account.
I linked to the page where you would normally change this so that you could check what your Primary Apple ID and email are.
My Apple ID is based on an email with a Dial-up service I once had.
I had changed the email here at Apple Support Communities to send it to a Gmail account.
Then I linked my Apple ID with an iCloud ID and it reverted to the Dial-up account.
I can "fetch" mail from this account as I don't have to be logged in via their dial-up server.
However if I wanted to Send from that account I would have to Log in via a Dial-up modem which this iMac does not have as standard.
There is another page where you can change the Email address that is linked to your account.
You can change just the Email and it will ignore your Apple ID/Primary email from the other page and start sending emails to the one your enter.
OPTION
The other option is the choose the Online option to change the password.
When you login at the first "portal" I linked you to you get an option to "recover" or reset the password in the web Browser there and then with out sending an email.
You are required to answer the Security Question(s) you set up and list your date of birth.
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Resetting my iMac with an awkward situation at hand.
This is going to be a little peculiar as to what exactly is happening but I do hope someone out there can help me out.
Here's an in-depth explanation as to how I've obtained this iMac:
My grandmother is a truck driver, and she has picked up the habit of being a 'dumpster diver', and so just the other day she came across a pile of stuff while she was out and she managed to find this iMac along with a couple of other things that she grabbed. She brought it to me, seeing as she had no real use for it and said I could have it. So, after booting it up and celebrating that there was no damage done to it and it worked properly, I came to the realization that it was used, obviously. So, I am here asking all of you if you know of a way for me to completely restore this iMac to it's original factory settings. I do know the steps that I can take in order to reset it, but I've come in to a problem. Due to the fact that this computer was used, there is already an administrator account created and a password set to it, I've looked around to try and find out how to reset the password and managed to find a way; starting the iMac up through an Mac OS X install disc (which also happen to be with the computer). I've tried this and it never completely loads, it just sits at a gray-ish screen with the loading icon. So, I've done all I can do to attempt to reset it, and now I am here asking all of you if you know what exactly I can do to reset this iMac.
Just incase it's needed, here is the 'About this Mac' information:
Version: 10.3.9
Processor: 1.6 GHz PowerPC G5
Memory: 256 MB DDR SDRAM
Also here is the information on the CD/DVD that was also in the iMac:
Mac Pro
Mac OS version: 10.5.6
Disc version: 1.0Sure can, give me just a minute. If you need a photo of the back just tell me! Didn't know which side you would want.
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How can i factory reset my iMac?
hi, i am trying to factory reset my iMac to sell (as i've bought a MacBook) and from what i've see on the internet you need to hold cmd as it boots to go into the recovery partition so you can wipe the wipe drive and make it set up as a new Mac. My problem is that i use a wireless keyboard that comes with the iMac and this doesn't connect unitl after the initial start up?
Welcome to Apple Support Communities
You have to press the keys after hearing the startup chime until you see an Apple logo. The Apple Wireless Keyboard can be used during startup, but you have to press the keys after the startup chime.
After starting in Recovery, open Disk Utility and select Macintosh HD in the sidebar. Then, go to Erase tab and erase the drive. If you want that your files aren't recoverable, choose one of the secure erase options to erase the hard disk.
Finally, close Disk Utility and install OS X. When the installation finishes, turn off the computer. If you can't start up with the keyboard, buy a USB keyboard. The new owner will have to purchase the iLife apps if he/she wants to use them -
I want to upgrade my iMac (late 2006) to Mavericks. It meets all other specifications. Will Mavericks work on this computer?
No. The newest Mac OS X version compatible with that iMac is 10.7.5.
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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,
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Selecting the correct adapter and cable depends on which year model iMac you have and what inputs the TV has?
Check the User's Guide that came with your iMac or your Spec's at > Apple - Support - Technical Specifications
to see if your iMac has a Mini-DVI or Mini DisplayPort and then select that adapter with the correct connection for the TV.
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=====Moved from Firefox OS product to Firefox for Desktop product category by Moderator. -feer56=====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 want to reset my privacy questions for my apple i.d. But when i request to do so it sends it to a email address that isnt on my file can anyone tell me why its not working?
1) Apple ID: All about Apple ID security questions
Torrifromny wrote:
I want to reset my privacy questions for my apple i.d. But when i request to do so it sends it to a email address that isnt on my file ?
2) See Here. Apple ID: Contacting Apple for help with Apple ID account security
Ask to speak with the Account Security Team...
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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.
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