Restore factory settings on macbook pro, how do i do this...?

Reset factory settings on macbook pro...? How

Hi Jai campion,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
Reset factory settings usually means to completely erase the computer and refresh the operating system.  What version of the operating system do you have?
Here a detailed explanation of the process for Snow Leopard:
Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard: How to Erase and Install
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3910
Mavericks is the latest version of the Mac OS X:
OS X Mavericks: Erase and reinstall OS X
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14243
Cheers,
- Judy

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