Re-installing OS software & wiping drive clean

I would like to wipe my dual usb iBook clean - loose all apps, files, etc. and start from scratch, clean.
I have a Tiger CD and want to know how I go about doing this. Anyone out there with instructions as to how I would do that?
Thanks in advance.

You'll need a full retail version of Tiger to install on your older iBook, not a disc that was included with another model Mac. You should hopefully have at least 512 Meg of RAM, though you might get by on less.
Is your Tiger on DVD or CD?
If on DVD, does your optical drive read DVDs? If not, you'll have to get Apple to exchange it for a set of CDs.
Assuming you have the right media and the full retail version of Tiger and a drive that can read the media, insert the media and then restart the iBook. Hold down the C key during restart to boot from the media. Then choose an "Erase and Install".
Keep in mind that a full retail version of Tiger will not include iLife software, which is sold separately.

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hello i am trying since hours to install the software and driver for our new printer but it doesnt work there only comes an error message: Runtime Error
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i would really appreciate if somebody could help me.
LG

Hello larissa1,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I understand you're receiving "Runtime Error". I will do my best to assist you! What is your operating system on your computer? Windows.
I would recommend following this entire thread from @SuperMario1 on: Error message Microsoft visual c++ runtime library.
Please post your results, as I will be looking forward to hearing from you. Have a great day!
I worked on behalf of HP.

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Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
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2: The RAM needs to be
Maximum Memory
3.0 GB (Actual) 2.0 GB (Apple)
Memory Slots
2 - 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM
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Hallo !
I recently installed a new 2T harddrive and performed a clean install of Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit on my e-Machine Model ET-1331-g-05w. The clean install of Windows 7, installation of the e-Machine drivers, und 325+ Microsoft Updates was successful. The System is running fine and protected by Kaspersky 2015 Internet Security. Please note this WAS NOT an OS upgrade from Vista to Win7 - just a clean-install of the original Win7 64-bit OS.
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Released: 2014-09-03
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File: OJJ4500_Basic_13.exe
Released: 2014-09-03
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My System Info is:
System Information report written at: 02/25/15 19:26:49
System Name: DESKTOP-1
[System Summary]
OS Name: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Version: 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601
OS Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation
System Name: DESKTOP-1
System Manufacturer: eMachines
System Model: ET1331G
System Type: x64-based PC
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 250u Processor, 1600 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date: AMI P01-A2, 12/10/2009
SMBIOS Version: 2.6
Windows Directory: C:\Windows
System Directory: C:\Windows\system32
Boot Device: \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale: United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer: Version = "6.1.7601.17514"
User Name: DESKTOP-1\Lisa
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM): 4.00 GB
Total Physical Memory: 3.75 GB
Available Physical Memory: 2.28 GB
Total Virtual Memory: 7.50 GB
Available Virtual Memory: 5.50 GB
Page File Space: 3.75 GB
Page File: C:\pagefile.sys
If you require any additional info - just ask. Thanks for any help/advice!
tj

Hello @Tom_Ma,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums!
I would like to assist you today with installing your HP Officejet J4580 All-in-One Printer on your Windows 7 computer. Thank you for including all of the troubleshooting steps you have already attempted and your Operating System details in your post. At this point I am going to run you through some additional troubleshooting steps to get this Officejet successfully installed with the Full Feature driver. Please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Uninstall Drivers:
It is important that we have a nice clean slate to work with for troubleshooting. Therefore, I am going to have you uninstall the existing software on your computer.
Click on your Start menu
Select All Programs
Select the HP folder
Select your HP Officejet
Select Uninstall
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the uninstall of your printer. Once the uninstall is complete, please proceed to the next step.
Step 2: Clear Temp Files:
Click on your Start menu
In the 'search programs and files' box located right above Start after you click on it, type %temp% and hit enter on your keyboard
When the Temp folder opens, select Ctrl + A at the same time on your keyboard. Everything in this folder will now highlight.
Select the 'delete' button on your keyboard. The Temp folder contains temporary internet files. No actual files or folders on your computer will be affected by deleting the Temp files. Should a Temp file still be used than you will automatically get the pop up to 'skip' that item.
Close the Temp folder once it is emptied
Right click the Recycling Bin on your desktop and select Empty Recycling Bin
Step 3: Unlock System Administrator Account:
There is the potential that there is something within your User Account that may be blocking the drivers from installing properly. Therefore, I am going to have you unlock the hidden System Administrator Account and install your device under there. Then, when you log back into your normal User Account the printer and all Full Feature software should be installed and functional for you. If all goes well, we we 'hide' the System Administrator Account once troubleshooting is complete.
Go to your Start menu and under the 'search programs and files' box type CMD
CMD will populate as a search option above, just right click on it and 'run as administrator'
Once CMD (Command Prompt) opens, type net user administrator /active:yes and hit enter
Next, close CMD and restart your computer
When your computer comes on log into the new account that should show. It will be called Administrator and will not have a password on it.
If your computer automatically logs into your account after restart than go to your start menu click the arrow beside 'shutdown' and choose 'switch user'. Now log into the Administrator account we just unlocked
Under the Administrator account download and install the drivers: HP Officejet Full Feature Software and Driver
Please follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation of your printer
Once the installation is complete, please test printing and scanning to confirm that everything is now working properly.
If everything installs fine, log out of this account and back into your normal User Account. All the Software and Drivers for your product should show installed now on your account.
Under your User Account please test printing and scanning again to confirm that everything is still working.
If everything works fine, you will want to Hide the Administrator account.
Step 4: Hide System Administrator Account:
Go to your Start menu and under the 'search programs and files' box type CMD
CMD will populate as a search option above, just right click on it and 'run as administrator'
Once CMD (Command Prompt) opens, type net user administrator /active:no and hit enter
Next, close CMD and restart your computer
Please respond to this post with the result of your troubleshooting. I look forward to hearing from you!
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