Wipe macbook pro clean

i've been told it's a good idea to wipe my macbook pro clean (restore to factory) before upgrading from snow leopard to yosemite. seems it might prevent problems, provide a fresh start. i'm all backed up. what's next? opinions about doing it at all?

I'll tell you that have your data backed up and simply install Yosemite without erasing the drive. There is no point to it.
Understand that there may be some applications (PPC based) that will not work with Yosemite, so be prepared for a little house cleaning and updating.
Ciao.

Similar Messages

Where can I get my MacBook Pro Cleaned to be Brand N E W? :]

I wish to get my MacBook Pro, cleaned just about everywhere. Some places specificly I wan't to look new includes the key's, under the keys, on the glass screen, the bottom of the screen where the fan's are, the magsafe adapter port (seems to have accumulated black stuff), the track pad, and the bottom of the laptop. My question is, if I drop it off at the Apple Store, will they help me out? Will they clean it? I assume the least they would do would sell me supplies to do it myself, and that this is a stupid question, but if there is any products out there, any idea if the genius would have it overnight to be cleaned, or any answer at all would be very helpful . . .. .

Kappy- thanks for the heads up.
Does that program give me the ability to simply sync the two computers? and not have to reinstall everything?
Sorry I'm not a techie!
Also- do you know if there is a way to , or does the above do, a copy of my mailboxes from various email folders on my desktop?
So I'm seeing all emails deleted and responded to, etc. across all my platforms?
When I checked the icloud mail option, in preferences, it only set up an icloud email account but does not appear to readjust any of my other desktop emails, (which are not applemails but incoming mail from websites.)
Thanks again.
Nick

How to wipe my Macbook Pro clean of data

How to wipe my Macbook Pro of data?

What to do before selling or giving away your Mac
This is the Mac Pro desktop forum. I requested your post be moved to the MacBook Pro laptop forum.

How best to keep the topcase of a MacBook Pro clean to avoid aluminum splotches?

On the Apple support pages it says:
MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air
When cleaning the outside of your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air, first shut down your computer and unplug the power adapter. Then use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer's exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer. Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives that might damage the finish.
To clean the screen on your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air, first shut down the computer and unplug the power adapter. Dampen the included cleaning cloth with just water and wipe the screen. Do not spray liquid directly onto the screen.
Important: The bottom case of the MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009) and MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2010) uses a soft nonslip material. Use a 3M Gray Microfiber or soft dye-free, lint-free cloth to clean the bottom case.
My question, though, isn't about the outside or the screen. I'm most concerned about the topcase - the area around the keyboard where your palms rest. In my experience with past MacBook Pros, after a half year or so, probably due to the erosive effect of sweat from your palms, the aluminum begins to erode and you get black splotches where the aluminum has worn away. That's what I want to avoid with my new MacBook Pro.
Is there any regular cleaning routine that anybody knows for sure prevents this from happening?
Thanks,
doug
p.s. I did not receive an "included cleaning cloth" with my new MacBook Pro retina 13". I asked about it while talking with AppleCare and they said they stopped including them with that model, but said they would mail me one.

PlotinusVeritas wrote:
Thats incredibly (very very rare) and only seen that kind of alloy erosion from people that nearly excrete acid from their skin
Yeah, dont sweat so much when typing You typing in an non-air conditioned dwelling?
thats nice of em', yes theres no more little lens cleaning cloths (what they are).
Ive recommended people cut out thin lamination sheets to the exact size of the palm rests and apply them to prevent nasty acid wear.
Thats so rare, youre one of the "lucky" ones I guess
It's happened with every aluminum MacBook I've owned. I don't think there is anything unusual about my palm sweat. I don't see wet blotches after working.
With my MacBook Pro 17" (late 2006) just before the AppleCare warranty expired in 2009 I went into "former New Yorker" complaining mode until they agreed to exchange the topcase. Fortunately the trackpad was experiencing problems at the same time, so it all needed to be replaced anyway.
Afterwards I got some soft adhesive pads designed specifically for that purpose for the MBP 17". (If there is a product, there must be a market for it, so it probably wasn't ALL that rare). So I know that under the pads, which are now worn done, is probably a like-new top case.
I'm wondering if I need something like that, or whether there are daily/weekly/monthly cleaning products I can use to avoid the problem.
doug

Looking to have my 2 y o macbook pro cleaned (dust removal and such). I live in Loughborough(Leicester), where should I take it?

I tend to ramble when it comes to asking questions so I'll just sum it up briefly before I add any further details:
I am looking to have my macbook pro (I believe late 2011 version-out of warranty) cleaned inside out: dust removed, keyboard cleaned all that stuff-not by me. I would like to know where should I take it for this job in either of these locations: Loughborough, London or Maidenhead, and also (if anybody knows from their experience) how much would this cost? Lastly, in Apple Stores do you get a warranty for the service they provide?
Now for my blather...I mean extended version:
I had my macbook pro for 2 years now and I must admit I didn't take good care of it, as I maybe should have. By this I mean I never dropped it or spilled anything on it, but I'm pretty sure it got clogged up inside with a lot of dust by now and maybe some crumbs underneath my keyboard as well, so I'm looking to have it cleaned inside out- by a professional.
I never took it to a service before, so I really have no idea where's the best place to take it. I am not familiar with terms such as "genius bars" and after googling apple authorised services in the UK, I didn't end up with anything "certain"
Location-wise, I am studying in Loughborough (Leicestershire), but my dad works in Maidenhead and I'll be visiting him next week. I will also be for a day in London (although it'll be a Sunday- December 21st), so any service around these locations will work for me.
I would also like to point out one thing: I know some might suggest to clean it myself, but when it comes to anything IT-ish (especially a £900 macbook pro, I would rather leave it in the hands of a professional); even if let's say I cleaned the keyboard, I would still want to have the dust removed from the inside- and I am certainly not doing that. I'm a 19 year old university student with 0 experience and my time doesn't allow me to become an "apple genius" overnight.
Thank you for taking the time to go through my question!

Your MBP should be able to support 8GB (unless yours is an early 08 then you're stuck at 6GB). I upgraded my old late 08 MB to 8GB.
SSD are a plus if you like speed. Having 8GB and an SSD will improve the performance of your MBP.
I like OCZ SSD products but have heard some issues with older MBP.
Sandisk, Crucial and Kingston SSD tends to be more reliable and less compaibility issues with older MBP.
Hope that helps..

Is there any tutorial on how to keep macbook pro clean and fully working?

Hi everyone,
I bought a macbook pro three days ago (and it works like a charm by the way). I'll be using this computer mainly for school work so I don't want to mess it up like I did on my iMac 2011. So what would you suggest to keep this computer clean and fully working (like a new one) for a long time since I plan to keep it at least 3-4 years? Would you recommend any cleaning software, or to manually clean the macbook once in a while? Basically, all I want to know is how to keep a healthy mac as long as possible!
For the physical aspect of the mac I already have a sleeve for it so I don't think it's going to be an issue.
Thank you!
AteMyApple

No maintence necessary, really - see Thomas Reed's article:
The myth of the dirty Mac
...and...
Mac Performance Guide
...both make good reading. DO NOT mess with any 'clean your mac' utilities - they're junk and may do more harm than good.
Clinton

How to wipe MacBook Pro without install disk

I bought a new MacBook Pro that did not come with an installation disk. It came fully loaded brand new. I then was involved with an Internet Microsoft scam and need to delete all files and "start over" - I can not find a way to wipe my hard drive without the install disk. Can I delete my files and start over?

They don't come with install disks (DVD). Boot to the Mountain Lion Recovery Disk. Hold down the command-r keys. It helps when your profile shows the operating system you are running on the MacBook Pro. iOS 6.1.3 is an OS for iPhone, iPad not MBP.

How to wipe Macbook pro HD for selling (late 2012) (did not come with instal Disk)

I own a late 2012 macbook pro and looking to sell it
It is a 750 GB HD i7 8 GB ram 13.3 inch. 10.9.1 Maverick OSX
When i started it up (Don't know what version at the time) it was already preinstalled and didn't have a Software disc. So i'm searching through old post and they all say i must have a disc to reinstall the software disc (I never had one) after Wiping the HD.
Question is... Can i just wipe the HD and throw it in the box along with everything else it came with and put it on ebay? I don't care for saving files as there is barely anything on it.
Do i have to worry about logging out of google, aol, icloud, youtube etc?

Brayden-aka-bman wrote:
Do i have to worry about logging out of google, aol, icloud, youtube etc?
Apple What to do before selling or giving away your Mac
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5189?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

Wipe Macbook Pro keep software

Hi there,
I want to wipe my macbook back to factory settings as I am passing it along to a friend, however I have logic 9 and microsoft office on the computer which I wish to keep. How can I go about erasing all my data on the hard drive but retain logic and MS Office to pass along to him?
Many Thanks

I assume you would save them someplace.
I also assume that it would depend on how you acquired them (download or DVD).
Ask the developer....they may be able to give you better information.
Barry

Macbook Pro cleaning

My MacBook Pro9,2 has been slower lately and it's starting to annoy me. Is there anything i can do (besides the typical startup items, clear desktop files, etc. easy stuff) to boost the speed? I downloaded a memory application and it says i have 2.88GB/8GB RAM Free.
I'm running the latest OS X releases and all that. I would like to go into the system files and clean out everything. I did a migration from my previous macbook which I had when I was younger (~10-15; then I bought this one (9,2) myself) and I would like to get rid of excess files that I don't want, need, or that aren't compatible with post-OS X 10.6.8 versions.
Thanks in advance!
-Andrew

When you have the problem, note the exact time: hour, minute, second.
These instructions must be carried out as an administrator. If you have only one user account, you are the administrator.
Launch the Console application in any of the following ways:
☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
☞ Open LaunchPad and start typing the name.
The title of the Console window should be All Messages. If it isn't, select
          SYSTEM LOG QUERIES ▹ All Messages
from the log list on the left. If you don't see that list, select
          View ▹ Show Log List
from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
Each message in the log begins with the date and time when it was entered. Scroll back to the time you noted above.
Select the messages entered from then until the end of the episode, or until they start to repeat, whichever comes first.
Copy the messages to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C. Paste into a reply to this message by pressing command-V.
The log contains a vast amount of information, almost all of it useless for solving any particular problem. When posting a log extract, be selective. A few dozen lines are almost always more than enough.
Please don't indiscriminately dump thousands of lines from the log into this discussion.
Please don't post screenshots of log messages—post the text.
Some private information, such as your name, may appear in the log. Anonymize before posting.

Macbook Pro clean install: Time machine permissions problem

So I just upgraded to Mavericks from Lion this weekend. I backed up my old files onto my 2TB external HD. Because my laptop was really slow I decided to do a clean install and then bring over my music, movies, pics, necessary files, etc. as I needed them. However, I have run into a problem: using my computer on a clean install has made it impossible to access files, music, etc. from my old administrative account. I get this error when I try to open folders with the "do not enter" sign:
The folder “Desktop” can’t be opened because you don’t have permission to see its contents.
How can I gain access to my old files without having to partition my hard drive, reinstall the OS from my time machine backup, copying the files to the hard drive and not using time machine (just dragging and dropping directly onto the HD)? Or is that my only option at this point to recover those old files?
Thanks guys!

First make sure you have read & write access to the folder you're trying to restore to. You should be able to see its contents in the Finder, and to move files in and out of it.
This is an exception to the rule that you should never make any changes to backup data. I've tested this procedure in OS X 10.8 only. It should work with later versions, but I don't know whether it works in earlier versions. Use this procedureonly for files that were backed up from your home folder, or a folder on another volume created by you, and would normally be writable by you. Do not touch backups of system or application files.
In the Finder (not in the time-travel view), navigate to the backup volume, then to the folder named "Backups.backupdb", and then to the snapshot you want to restore from. The snapshots are folders labeled with the date when they were created. Inside each of those folders is a file hierarchy like the one on the volume that was backed up. Descend through the hierarchy until you come to a folder named "Users," and inside that, a folder with your user name. The procedure will be different if you're trying to restore files on another volume.
Select the folder and open the Info dialog (command-I). Click the padlock icon in the lower right corner of the window and authenticate. In the Sharing & Permissions section, give your account Read & Write access. You may have to close the dialog and repeat this step in order for the change to show up. Then click the gear icon and select Apply to Enclosed Items from the popup menu.
Try the restore operation again, in the time-travel interface.

Factory wipe macbook pro 15" early 2011

i cant manage my hard drive to erase to where I can re install mountain lion

See if this will solve your problem:
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11273
Ciao.

Completely Wipe My MacBook Pro

I bought my MacBook Pro in September of 2010. Since then I have only downloaded OS X Mountain Lion & now OS X Mavericks.
I would like to completley wipe my my MacBook Pro clean to return it to right out of the box settings!
How would I go about doing this?

Hello, follow these instructions:
The Safe Mac » How to prepare your Mac for sale

Trying to update MacBook Pro, OS X. Yosemite from 10.10.2 to 10.10.3 (Recovery Update 1.0). After downloading the update, the Mac flips to automatically restarts and launches "Software UpdateLauncher." The Mac doesn't respond to any command.

Once I download the update (OS X Yosemite, 10.10.3, Recovery Update 1.0), after the system automatically restarts, the launch page is "Software Update Launcher." Looks like a typical menu bar, and the rest of the screen is blank. None of the commands work, though. Even trying to shut down via the menu doesn't work, and the only way to get past the page is a hard shutdown and restart. Once restarting, everything works as it should EXCEPT the update did not install.
This same thing happened with the previous Yosemite update, and I wound up taking the laptop to the Genius bar where no one was familiar with the error. After running virtually every diagnostic, removing a suspected out of date security application (Intego), the decision was to restore the Mac to factory pristine state. OUCH.
We have a MacBook Air, which has the same OS version and security and other third party software as the Pro, and it has not experienced this problem.
I've made another appointment at the Genius Bar, but I sure as heck don't relish the idea of having to wipe my Pro clean again and having to start all over. Time Machine backups are great, but they don't restore my system as though nothing happened.
Any suggestions or proven remedies??
Thanks.

Another thing that is probably relevant now that I think of it:
I forgot that the xcode_3.2.6_and_ios_sdk_4.3.dmg file would not open on it's own. It would get all the way through the verification process and then display "invalid checksum". I had selected Skip to bypass the verification process in the hopes that it would install anyways. Just ejected it and tried to verify it again, same "invalid checksum" error.
I've looked for solutions online and everybody just says to keep downloading it/have a wired connection and to use Safari... I've downloaded the thing 5 times now meeting both of those requirements and the exact same issue occurs every time.

How do I keep my Mac book pro clean and running well?

I use to own a PC and after several years of use it filled up with memory and the processor slowed down to a point where the computer was unusable. What is the best way to keep my macbook pro clean and running well preventing problems such as that with the PC?

#1 - NEVER eat or drink while using your MBP. Food particles and especially liquids can cause "costly" havoc if trapped inside.
Mac maintenance Quick Assist
Mac OS X: About background maintenance tasks
Resolve startup issues and perform disk maintenance with Disk Utility and fsck

Wipe macbook pro clean

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for