Is there a way to delete everything on my computer

i need to delete everything on my computer and take it back to factory settings

You can reinstall OS X as shown here:
Reinstall OS X
Update:  Better alternative below.

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    We tried to store a lot of photos to the cloud in one copy. The files have been syncing for over 24 hours. We tried to stop the sync and just throw everything away, and they still show up in the archive. Is there a way to delete everything on the cloud all at once and start over?

    Dulls for information on how to permanently delete your files please see Creative Cloud Help | Manage and Sync files.

  • Is there a way to delete everything off the Ipod but not off itunes?

    I have a 4g Ipod nano, and it is full so it wont let me add any new songs. I have gone into itunes and deleted songs from my playlist and tried to update my ipod but even when i delete playlists and songs it still says that i dont have enough room to add any more. Is there any way i can delete everything off my ipod and but still have all my music in itunes so i can basically start over?

    Try restoring your iPod. Restoring will erase the iPod's hard drive, reload the software and put it back to default settings. it won't remove anything from your iTunes library. Once the restore is complete follow the on screen instructions to name the iPod and automatically sync your songs and videos onto the fresh installation. Press Done and the iPod will appear in iTunes and start to sync. If you want to update manually or using selected playlists uncheck the box beside the sync automatically instruction and press Done, it will default to manual mode and you can choose whatever setting you like: Restoring iPod to factory settings with iTunes 7

  • My daughter got an ipad, I now have her ipod. Both have the same username and password so when I sinc the ipod on my computer it downloads all of her games/music. Is there a way to delete everything and start over so that I can have only my apps/music?

    My daughter got an ipad so I took her ipod. The problem is both of them have the same user id and password so when I sinc the ipod to itunes, it downloads all of her apps/music that I don't want to the ipod. Is there a way to wipe out everything on the ipod and change the username/password (I guess) so that when I sinc it, it doesnt download her stuff?  Also, there are a few songs that I have purchased through iTunes that I would like to keep, can I do this or will I have to re-purchase the music again?

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  • Just downloaded Photos - replacing iPhoto it appears all my projects are now stored on iCloud because there is the image of a cloud on each one.  I don't want anything of mine on the cloud.  Is there no way to keep everything on my computer

    All my Albums have a Cloud icon on them. I want to store all photos on my computer
    I'm not worried about saving space Do I have no choice about storage?

    You don't have to have your photos in iCloud.  In Photo's iCloud preference pane make sure ALL checkboxes are unchecked.

  • Is there a way to delete ALL of my music off of my iTunes/computer EXCEPT for the music that's on my iPod touch?

    I have old music that I have deleted from my iPod that I no longer wish to have on there, but it reappeared in my iTunes.
    All of the music on my iPod I want to keep, and one other CD I've gotten since then. Is there any way to delete everything (for good, this time) except for what's already on my iPod (and another CD, too, if possible?)

    I sounds like you restored the iPod to factory defaults/new iPod.  In iTunes on yur computer go to iTunes Preferences. click on he Ddvices tab.  If the date of the backup file indicate that it it has the history you can restore from that backup.

  • Ok Apple users...Is there a way to delete e-mails on my Mac and not have to delete the same e-mails on my iPhone, and iPad...and vise-versa. I have the Cloud, and thought that everything would sync all of the time. If you know of a setting I need to adjus

    Ok Apple users...Is there a way to delete e-mails on my Mac and not have to delete the same e-mails on my iPhone, and iPad...and vise-versa. I have the Cloud, and thought that everything would sync all of the time. If you know of a setting I need to adjust, please let me know.

    Are you referring to @mac.com, @me.com or @icloud.com emails? Or some other email providers emails?
    If the former, it should do that automatically. If the latter, no. iCloud does not (nor is it supposed to) sync non-Apple provided emails.

  • I have deleted a contact on my phone, and they are no longer in my contacts list however when I go to text there name still appears as (other) is there a way of deleting them completely of my phone? - I have tried everything!!

    I have deleted a contact on my phone, and they are no longer in my contacts list however when I go to text if i type in the letter there name begins with there name still appears as (other) is there a way of deleting them completely of my phone? - I have tried everything!!
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  • Apps won't open after IOS5. Re-synced but still won't open.  Is there a way to delete them and then reload them again?

    I had no problem in downloading a free app after updating to IOS5.  I thought everything was o.k. but when I tried to launch an app, it just blinked and nothing happens.  I had a notification before updating to IOS5 that I should back up my app purchases.  All of the apps I had were free so I ignored it.  Well, that appears to be my problem.  Now, my Ipad shows the apps but they don't work.  Is there a way to delete them so that I could reload them again?

    Did you try syncing with iTunes again since you update the software? You could try that first. connect the iPad to your computer and sync again - not WiFi sync - traditional, old fashioned sync. You will have to turn off WiFi sync in iTunes and then hit the apply button.
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  • Is there a way to delete duplicate photos in iPhoto? I have approx 10,000 duplicates?

    Is there a way to delete duplicate photos in iPhoto without having to delete them individually?

    The real question is how this happened - iPhoto is very good about avoiding duplicates and since you have a very large number it must be the result of a user error
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  • Is there a way to delete only cookies in safari 5.1?

    Is there a way to delete only cookies in safari 5.1?
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    Is there any way to delete JUST/SOLEY the cookies that the browser stores?

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  • Is there a way to delete multiple pictures at the same time from the iphone4s?

    Is there a way to deleter multiple pictures at the same time, from my iphone4s? I know how to delete one at a time. Thanks

    Open your Photos App > Camera Roll > At the top right corner you will see a rectangle with a right arrow, select that. Now you can select as many photos as you want and you can hit the red Delete button on the bottom right.

  • After I watch a podcast I delete it. When I go back in the next day it shows 500-600 episodes I have to delete manually. So 2 questions....  Is there a way to stop this from happening and is there a way to delete all. This is getting frustrating.

    After I watch a podcast I delete it. When I go back in there are 500-600 episodes and I have to delete each one manually. Is there a way to stop this from happening or is there a way to delete all at once. It's getting very frustrating.

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  • Is there a way to delete photos from Photo Stream on my macbook pro? (Not from my folders,etc.) I need to empty the photo stream. Something in my photo stream has corrupted my phone and my apple specialist suggested I do this.

    Is there a way to delete the photos in Photo Stream on my mackbook pro notebook?
    My phone became corrupted today and, after continuing to have problems with 2 new phones, the apple specialists determined that the only possible explanation was the presence of a corrupted photo or video in photo stream; and that the only way to use my phone without it shutting down was to deactivate the photo stream on it.  It worked, but I would like to be able to have the option of using photostream again. The apple folks suggested that I delete all photos from photo stream on my computer; and then, when it is "empty", reactivate it on my phone? Is anyone familiar with this problem?

    If it says Not Enough Storage Space on iCloud then you can get more Storage space for iCloud if you want to backup more Data on iCloud Storage. You will find the Pricing for Additional Storage Space and how to Buy Storage Space for iCloud from your Device in the Link below.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4874
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5879

  • Is there a way to transfer everything off one ipod, including and especially playlists, to another?

    Is there a way to transfer everything off one ipod, including and especially playlists, to another?

    See Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
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