Installing factory settings on 2006 Macbook

I have been trying to set my aunts 2006 Macbook back to the factory settings. I put the CD that came with the computer in and I go through the steps but a window pops up for checking my installation CD and I haven't been able to go past that step. Help?

Shut down the Mac.
Make sure the CD is inserted.
Startup the Mac while holding down the C key.
From there you should be able to access the utilities on the CD (disc) to reformat the startup disk. (factory settings).
When you post for assistance, it helpes to mention which OS X is installed.

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3. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Click on the Partition button and wait until the process has completed.
4. Select the volume you just created (this is the sub-entry under the drive entry) from the left side list. Click on the Erase tab in the DU main window.
5. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Options button, check the button for Zero Data and click on OK to return to the Erase window.
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https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3269952?start=0&tstart=0

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Hi, I've been browsing the forums to try and work out how to restore my 2008 Macbook to factory settings. What I can't seem to figure out is whether to use the Snow Leopard disks or the original disks that came with the computer?
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HT3777 if i restore my macbook back to its factory settings with the grey install disk that came with my macbook, will this wipe out the bootcamp partition? (i don't want it to)

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i know that by restoring my macbook to the factory settings, some apps will go (e.g. flash player 12, app store) and other apps will be downgraded (like itunes)
but i am talking about BOOTCAMP. it isn't an app, it's a partition of my hard drive.
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Hello there, Timmayy24.
The following Knowledge Base article provides the information you're looking for:
Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard: How to Erase and Install
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3910
Important: This procedure will completely erase your hard drive. If you have installed Microsoft Windows using Boot Camp, or have multiple partitions, this procedure will erase the partition you select.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
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Greetings,
I'm having some difficulty restoring the factory settings on my MacBook Pro.
It was shipped with OSX 10.6.3 (I'm pretty sure...). I have misplaced the OSX installation discs that were originally supplied with the computer, but have purchased a replacement from Apple (OSX 10.6).
The problem that I have is that the computer doesn't seem to be able to read the disc! I erased the HD, and followed the steps on this page: OS X: How to erase and install - Apple Support. The disc drive spins up, which is promising, but then it stops and nothing happens! I get stuck on the grey start-up screen.
I have upgraded the RAM to 8GB (using Corsair RAM now from memory, not Apple RAM), but everything else is as supplied from the factory. And I have checked the new disc for dirt and scratches etc. - it appears fine. I've also tested the disc drive using other discs, which it can read with no problems.
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Hello again,
Okay, now I have an OSX 10.6.3 installation disc (legitimate copy). I have tried reformatting again and had the same problem - disc drive spins up, stops, and I get stuck on the grey screen with the apple logo, I even left it for over three hours in the hope that it was just taking its time to no avail. I also double checked the version of the OS that I tried previously and it turns out that was 10.6.3 as well!
Have tried calling Apple Support, much to my frustration - yes, it is a legitimate copy of OSX. No thank you, I don't need another disc; I've already got two. Yes, I have tried formatting the computer, twice now. And I have tried google as well, but that hasn't really helped either - it sounds like it should be easy according to everything I've come across on google!
About the only thing that I haven't tried is using another Mac to install 10.6.3 to an external drive as this is my only computer.
I notice that I get a message saying that I "can't use this version of the application "Install Mac OS X.app" with this version of OS X" when I try to open the installer on the new disc through the finder. I presume this is because I have OSX 10.9.5 installed currently, and that it is not linked to the issue that I am having when trying to re-install? The reason I mention this is because one suggestion that Apple Support gave that may have some merit was that I do still have a "recovery partition" on my HD... (Held command + R at startup, and I got all the screens that I was supposed to). Is it possible that this recovery partition has the most recent Install Mac OS X.app stuck on it, even after formatting? Personally I doubt it, but maybe there is something in it...
Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated.
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I was about to restore my MacBook when I came upon this screen:
Is this not an indication that it intends on reinstalling it back to its "factory settings", which means OS X Leopard?
I'm simply afraid that I will be reverted back to 'Leopard', and then be forced to either stick with what I've got, or to spend unnecessary money in order to catch back up.

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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.
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          3. Select the Destination volume from the Select a destination drop down menu on the right
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          4. Click on the Clone button. If you are prompted about creating a clone of the Recovery HD be
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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.
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Step Three - Install a fresh OS:
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          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.

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What I did on our two computers was partition the hard drive so that both Snow Leopard and Mountain Lion can be used on the computers. This allowed me to be able to retain/use older applications and games on the Snow Leopard partition. This will allow you to do a clean install of Mountain Lion on the newly created partition. The Mountain Lion installer has a button that allows you to select another drive so you don't install it over Snow Leopard. I cleverly name one partition Snow Leopard and the other one Mountain Lion so I wouldn't confuse the two (I never claimed to be smart).
To partition, you need to have sufficient free hard drive space (I suggest 50 GB minimum). Boot off the Snow Leopard DVD or the disks that came with the computer and use Disk Utility to partition your hard drive into two partitions. If you plan to make Mountain Lion your primary OS, then you can reduce the size of the Snow Leopard partition so most of the free hard drive space is available for Mountain Lion. While booted off the disk, you can install Snow Leopard on the partition you want it on.
Restart and download Mountain Lion, remembering to select the correct partition before installing. I would make a copy of the installer and move it out of the Applications folder because the installer self destructs.
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Hey Stella,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities, and thanks for the question! I'd read through the following article before selling your Mac - it'll include instructions on how to reformat your hard drive:
What to do before selling or giving away your Mac
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5189
All the best,
David

I installed hotspot shield on my 2009 macbook pro and all **** has broken loose on my computer in my attempts to rid my system of the app. Restoring to factory settings seems the only viable option. How do I do this?

I purchased the elite version of Hotspot Shield VPN only to found it is a wothless scam that drags down your computer. Unfortuantley its been nothing but a nightmare to get it out of my computer. Spents over a week combing through threads on what to do and amy ahve done more damage than anything else. It would appear that restoring my computer to its factory settings is the best thing in my current situation. Ive already lost all my photos and everything else of relevance, at least I hope, I have backed up in on an external disk. Could someone please guide me through this process? i just want to be done with this horribly frustrating situation. Thank you!

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If you're ready to do a full restore on your computer, this is how you should go about it.
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14243 - Erase and Install
1. Power down your computer.
2. Boot your computer holding either Command + R or Option. If you hold option you should see Macintosh HD and Recovery HD. Click on Recovery HD and press the arrow underneath to boot to recovery. If you hold Command + R you will go straight into recovery.
3. To do a clean install, in the list of utilities, click Disk Utility. In disk Utility, you will see Macintosh HD or whatever you have named your hard drive.
4. Click on Macintosh HD, and you'll see tabs along the top of disk utility. Press the Erase tab.
5. For the Format box, select Mac OS X Extended (Journaled). In the name box you can leave Macintosh HD.
6. Press Erase in the bottom right corner.
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1. Exit Disk Utility.
2. In the menu, select Reinstall Mac OS X.
3. Follow the prompts to reinstall OS X, and when it asks you where you want to install it, press Macintosh HD.
This will leave you with a clean install of Mavericks.
Since you don't know how deep this software has gone, I would suggest you manually migrate your data back over from your external hard drive to prevent files from the software from showing up again.
Good luck!

I have an imac and macbook pro. my creative suite 5.5 design premium is on them both. I'm about to take them in to the apple store because they are running bad and have them completely restored to factory settings. when I get them back will i be able to r

I have an imac and a macbook pro. my creative suite 5.5 design premium is on them both. I'm about to take them in to the apple store because they are running bad and have them completely restored to factory settings. when I get them back will i be able to re-install my adobe creative suite to both of my computers using my same product code from when i first bought it?

Yes. Just make sure to deactivate the license on both systems using Apple menu --> Deactivate while one of the suite programs is running.
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