I want to restore the factory settings on my G5 w/o start up disks

i want to restore my G5 to factory settings, how do i do it?

Define a new admin user. delete old users.  Look around hd and erase your files.
zero out free space.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4834775?tstart=0
Restore Tiger 10.4 & Leopard 10.5  DVDs are available from Apple by calling 800-767-2775 as of January 20, 2013.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4720126?tstart=0
Create new Account
blue apple > system preferences
clicks on accounts icon
click on lock icon if locked. 
enter logon password 
click on + icon ( left side of screen just above the lock icon )
after creating new account, you need to logout of your current account.
blue apple > log out ... current count name ...
log on to new account. see if problem goes away.
if it has gone  away rename finder preference ( Not sure of name ) ... reboot.

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  • HT201412 I wanted to restore the factory settings on my phone-I used the option Clear iphone ... than 16 hours ruszjace I see only a circle on the black screen

    So what can i do now then?

    Try to connect in recovery mode, explained in this article:
    iOS: Unable to update or restore
    Make sure that the phone is charged at least 10min before you connect.

  • How to restore the factory settings

    The ap 3502i has been registered to the wireless controller, but now want to restore the factory settings, repeated after the upgrade or will appear before the registration information of the wireless controller, the problem how to solve
    thanks

    Two other ways besides what scott metnioned:
    1. Through the MODE button:
    - Power off the AP.
    - While keeping the MODE button pressed, power on the AP.
    - Still keep the MODE button pressed until the Status LED turns to red and then release it:
    2. Via installing the recovery image:
    - Download the recovery image for 3500 from Cisco site.
    - on AP Console write the command "Debug capwap console cli".
    - Then write the commadn "Archive download-sw /overwrite /reload tftp:///"
    Reference: https://supportforums.cisco.com/docs/DOC-18208
    (question 10).
    HTH
    Amjad

  • My ipad won't start up. I downloaded iTunes on my pc while my iPad was charging - could this have caused the problem? I don't want to restore to factory settings and lose data. Any ideas or solutions? Thanks, Linda

    My ipad won't start up.  I downloaded iTunes on my pc while my iPad was charging - could this have caused the problem? I don't want to restore to factory settings and lose data. I also recently successfully paired my ipad with a bluetooth keypad. Any ideas or solutions? Thanks, L

    FYI, your iPad will charge much faster if you plug it directly into an electrical outlet.
    When doing the reset, as Jackkcc suggests, make sure you let go of both buttons fairly promptly after the apple image appears, then wait another 10 seconds or so for the iPad to start up.  Note that a reset does not alter any data or settings.

  • Want to restore to factory settings but update to Lion as well

    Hi techies....can you help me?
    My 2009 MacBook pro is still great but is starting a to chug along a little bit.
    I want to restore to factory settings (I have the disks) and would then like to upgrade to Mountain Lion.
    Problem is I purchased Lion through the App Store when it came out and I now get an error message when I try to restore to factor settings with my install the disks because my OS is newer than the one of the disk.
    Part II of my question is this....I backed everything up on my time machine today so does that mean if I restore to factory settings and upgrade to a new OS that I'll still be able to access all of my old files from time machine?

    You could try making a bootable USB key with Mountain Lion, and bypassing your original OS.
    http://www.macrumors.com/2012/07/25/create-a-bootable-mountain-lion-usb-key-inst aller/

  • I've added to ios6 to my new ipod touch with no problems. I'm trying to now restore the factory settings but the screen is frozen with an itunes sign and lead pointing towards it. The ipod won't even switch off. Can anyone help as it's driving me crazy

    I've added ios6 to my new ipod but tried then to restore the factory settings. It won't extract any settings and the itunes then tells me that the server cannot be reached or is unavailable. I've been trying all day. Now the ipod has a itunes sign and a computer lead pointing towards it on the screen and this is frozen. It won't switch off or do anything else. Any ideas as this is now driving me crazy.

    Try:
    - iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
    - Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
    How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
    - If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
    - If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar       

  • HT1212 My daughter changed her passcode and can't remember it.  We had not done a back-up in a while so I'm not sure what to do.  Should I restore the factory settings?

    My daughter changed her passcode and can't remember it.  We had not done a back-up in a while so I'm not sure what to do.  Should I restore the factory settings?

    1)  Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and Restore
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
    2)  If necessary Place the Device into Recovery mode...
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
    Note on Recovery Mode.
    You may need to try this More than Once...
    Be sure to Follow ALL the Steps...
    Once you have Recovered your Device...
    Re-Sync your Content or Restore from the most Recent Backup...
    Restore from Backup  >  http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766
    Make sure you have the Latest Version of iTunes (v11) Installed on your computer
    iTunes free download from www.itunes.com/download

  • My computer has crashed and I have had to restore the factory settings, without backing up my purchases is there anyway which I can recover purchased downloads?

    My computer has crashed and I have had to restore the factory settings, without backing up my purchases is there anyway which I can recover purchased downloads?

    check out Dave Sawyer's post in this thread.

  • Is there anyway to reset ipad passcode without having to restore the factory settings?

    My little brother has locked himself out of his ipad. Although I am aware we can restore the factory settings he would very much like to save his photos.
    The ipad has never been synced or backed up.
    Is there anyway to do this?

    iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Wrong passcode results in red disabled screen

  • HT201210 I need to restore the factory settings for my I phone

    I need to restore the factory settings for my I phone

    To restore your iDevice, you have two options.
    1. Plug into iTunes and select your device and click restore.
    2. On your iPhone, go to Settings>General>Reset, and click which one you would like to use.
    If your device is locked up and you can't get into it,
    1. Open iTunes
    2. Power Down your Device
    3 hold down your home button and plug in the device to the computer at the same time
    4. Keep holding until your device shows the Plug into iTunes image.
    5. On iTunes, click restore
    Wait for the device to restore to factory settings and your done!

  • HT1222 i am having trouble restoring the factory settings on my ipod touch...any suggestions?

    i am having trouble restoring my ipod touch to factory settings...i am connected to the pc, pc is recognizing unit in restore mode, but will not do anything else...any suggestions?

    Try:
    - Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
    Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
    least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    - Unsync all media and resync
    - Reset all settings
    Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
    All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
    - Restore from backup. See:                                 
    iOS: How to back up           
    - Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.

  • My computer won't allow me to restore the factory settings.What am I doing wrong?

    I am trying to restore my computer to the factory settings, but it won't allow me to erase everything from the hard drive. It won't even allow me to delete me as a user. What am I doing wrong?

    You can't erase a volume while booted from it. Start up from the installation DVD, erase the volume, and reinstall.

  • I recently got a hand-me-down Macbook (white) 2010 and want to restore to factory settings. The computer did not come with any discs. It is running 10.6.8 and I purchased 10.6.3 recently to upgrade my MacBook Pro. Can I use that to restore the MacBook?

    I want to give the hand-me-down to my kids so they will stay off my MacBook Pro I'd like to start fresh with the MacBook, remove all the former owners information, restore it to factory settings, but it did not come with any installation discs, so I don't know what to do. I recently purchased Snow Lepoard for my 2008 MacBook Pro. Can I use that to restore the MacBook? Also, the former owner purchased Microsoft Office (ugh) with the computer but again, no installation discs. How do I keep that when I restore?
    Any help would be appreciated.
    Thanks!

    I purchased a mini to HDMI cable and tried to connect to the TV but the TV is not recognizing the computer. I attempted to set sound and display settings under the "my Preferences" utility with no success.  Again, I'm not sure if I need to upgrade my OS software Any Suggestions?

  • Want to restore to factory settings

    My MacBook has been acting very starnge lately and I want to restore it to factory settings, but I no longer have the install disc (at least I don't think I have). I'm currently on 10.6.8, if I upgrade to Lion will I be able to do a restore somehow from that? Does what I'm asking even make sense? This is all a bit too technical for me, but I'd like to give it a go.

    your owners manual contains directions on how to do just this.  If you no longer have the paper version, you can access a digital version here: http://support.apple.com/manuals/#macbook

  • Want to restoring to factory settings on iphone 4s but lost passcode

    I want to give me old iphone 4s to my son and restore it to factory settings/
    i cannot remeber my passcode so i followed instructions on apple assistance which tells me to try doing it through itunes.
    Restore your iOS device
    Connect your iOS device to your computer using the cable that came with it.
    Select your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when it appears in iTunes. In the Summary panel, click Restore.
    however itunes does not show any of my devices.
    can any one give me some advice please.
    ,many thanks c

    Hello Josieclint,
    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. 
    The following article will provide the steps to walk you through restoring your iPhone using iTunes:
    Use iTunes to restore your iOS device to factory settings - Apple Support
    Regards,
    Jeff D. 

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