Resetting Macbook to out of the box settings

Hi, Can anyone tell me if its possible to reset my Macbook without having to run the install CD?
In other words I am selling it but want to upgrade it to 10.5 but I want to set it back to the out-of-the box settings... I hope I am being clear?
Thanks
Message was edited by: ret63

You need to use the install CD in order to erase and reinstall a clean Mac OS X.
Also, if you used iTunes on this MacBook, launch iTunes. Select Store from the Menu Bar, then click Deauthorize Computer...
Carolyn

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