Is there any way to just make my iMac go back to factory specs?
is there any way to just make my iMac go back to factory specs after erasing everything and trying to reinstall many times with no luck? not too sure what i did but installer "cant copy necesary files" dont know anything about computers.
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You can also reset the OS without using the install disk.
I found a youtube tutorial that had a wonderful step by step process for resetting to factory specs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0RQT9UiwkQ
I did a clean install - I did not have any paperwork or info for the computer because it was given to me after my FIL died. I used my own apple ID not my FIL's.
There was no difficulty at any point.
I set up my Mac next to my PC and ran the tutorial on the PC while I worked on the reset. Make sure you have all day because it's very time consuming.
I am a slightly technical person, but no computer whiz - so don't be afraid to tackle this on your own.
After I reset to factory default, I upgraded to Mountain Lion for $20. That was also simple to do.
I did not back up any files since there wasn't anything on the computer I wanted to keep. You will have to back up any files you wish to keep because this clean install will be just that - very clean - nothing was left except the OS.
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