True you can't clean install Intel iMacs?

Hi,
When I get a new Mac I generally zero out the drive and reinstall the OS and apps from the provided install discs and run a clean system without all the extra languages, etc.
Somewhere on this forum I thought I read that the new Intel iMacs cannot be restored from the install discs after zeroing the HD.
Is this correct? If so, why not?

It doesn't matter if you clean install it or not as
far as bluetooth goes. When you first boot the
computer after a clean install, it will do a search
for a bluetooth mouse or keyboard by default.
glor
I learned something very disturbing earlier today from Applecare Tech Support. I tried to boot from my install DVD (holding "c" down as instructed) but it hung. Tried three times with same result. When I called Applecare, they said you MUST HAVE A WIRED KEYBOARD AND MOUSE to boot from the install DVD because Bluetooth doesn't activate early enough for the wireless input devices to be seen in order to complete the various commands.
Their advice - go buy a USB keyboard and mouse so when I have to boot from the install DVD, I can!
This after I ordered my iMac online and PAID EXTRA for the wireless and, on top of that, was not sent a USB set along with the wireless. I feel a little ripped off...

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http://support.apple.com/kb/sp575
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http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
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If yes, how?

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I am really stuck here...
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hi
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+I want to point out that during all 3 installs above I had 2 external FW disks and 1 external FW optical drive (used that for the SL disk) connected to my MBP !+
+Obviously, I took the “usual” precautions (make a bootable clone plus regular TM backup) before I upgraded my internal drive.+
maybe i am lucky that i have 2 external FW drives to juggle with. but if you have one (or get one) this ought to work.
you may also want to read this http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2170211
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Anyone know if there is a step-by-step to replace this hard drive and then install the os. From what I've read there is supposed to be an install disk besides the osx disk?
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http://www.apple.com/contact/phone_contacts.html
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Oct 2014: from Snow Leopard, can you do a clean install using download of OSX10.8?

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Can I clean-install MBP 17" C2D 2,1 (currently using OS X 10.5.8) with OS X 10.7.4?

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Clean Install on iMac G4

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First thing to note is that I am a novice Mac user. I know my way around for the most part and love using Mac's, but don't really have the knowledge to know exactly what to do in this situation.
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Hi tomrock182!
Let's start with the basics.
Exactly which model iMac G4 is it?
Is it one of these iMac (USB 2.0) - Technical Specifications
iMac (17-inch 1Ghz) - Technical Specifications?
Which version of OS X is currently installed?
What size is the Hard Drive, and how much space is available?
How much RAM is installed, and is it original or added?
"I find the install disc and pop it in the drive."
And "But the disc I have IS for the system."
Exactly which install disc are you using? Is it the original system disc that shipped with the iMac, or a Full Retail Version of Jaguar, Panther or Tiger?
Once you have inserted the install disc, are you restarting while pressing the C key?
ali b

What happens when you do a clean install

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The benefit of a clean install is a better and more reliable system. I highly recommend it. The basic process is:
Drive Preparation
1. Boot from your Lion installer. Select Disk Utility from the main menu and click on the Continue button.
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3. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID (for Intel Macs) or APM (for PPC Macs) then click on the OK button. Click on the Partition button and wait until the process has completed.
4. Select the volume you just created (this is the sub-entry under the drive entry) from the left side list. Click on the Erase tab in the DU main window.
5. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Security button, check the button for Zero Data and click on OK to return to the Erase window.
6. Click on the Erase button. The format process can take up to several hours depending upon the drive size.
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Hello, I completed a clean install of Windows 8 on my ultrabook model U840 (Core i3, 16GB SSD). I would appreciate any advice to get the SSD to use the Intel Smart Response Technology (SRT) for SSD Cache.
I used the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) driver during install and after installing Windows 8 but I do not recieve the option to Accelerate the SSD drive. I followed the instructions and links contained in this Toshiba Forum post: http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?messageID=277914
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The BIOS is set to default for the drives (Performance). Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
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Solved!
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If anyone stumbles upon this problem in 2015, i have detailed my solution here
http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=81644&tstart=0
I used a somewhat abbreviated version of this guide myslef, and did have some trial and errors
http://download.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/rapid_start_technology_user_guide.pdf
I urge you to at least read my post in the other Toshiba forum for a fuller grasp and overview, but I have also attached the two Intel website and PDF links for you.
Keep in mind that there are seemingly two types or Intel Rapid Cache type options. Follow the instructions in the intel link and one of them will work for you. (I hope it does work for you because i know how frustrating this issue is)
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download.intel.com_support_motherboards_desktop_sb_rapid_start_technology_user_guide.pdf ‏349 KB
Chipset Software — Intel® Smart Response Technology User Guide.pdf ‏506 KB
Windows 8 Upgrade_ Items that may result in a loss_limitation of features_functionality after upgrading to Windows 8.pdf ‏191 KB
download.intel.com_support_motherboards_desktop_sb_rapid_start_technology_user_guide.pdf ‏349 KB

Can I clean install a Windows 7 Pro System Builder on a Lenovo PC with Windows 8 preinstalled?

Hi. I would like to clean install windows 7 on a Lenovo PC that came with Windows 8 core preinstalled. I want to format the entire drive and remove windows 8 and clean install windows 7. I already tried the clean install of Windows 7 Pro to get all of my drivers in line, and now I would like to buy a Product Key.
Would a Windows 7 Pro System Builder work in my case? Would it work just as smoothly as a retail version? I understand that the System Builder is an OEM version that includes the Product Key, COA, and DVD) Just want to make sure before I buy the System Builder version of Windows 7 Pro. Thanks.
Grazzie
Solved!
Go to Solution.

that should be retail since it seemed to be used for pc upgrades either way your new system builder key should work. those are called refresh because they re-released them sincea bug was found in thier installers. Do you have any key in the computer atm? or is windows just waiting to be activated?
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