MacBook Pro - Can someone walk me through an entire restore

jrod81 · jrod81 #1 (**permalink**)

04-21-2008, 10:05 AM

Hey guys,
Two things going on... I need to restore everything back to factory settings for one of two reasons... either one, I will sell the MBP or two I need to get the application support back to my ILife programs. I would like to actually just start the computer from scratch either way (as if I was just opening it from Apple for the first time).
However, I want to have all my programs back once I have restored. So, I assume I would drag everything to an external. Then restore with the discs from Apple. Then drag the programs back to my HD. Is that correct?
I am sure this has already been discussed, but I did a search for "restore" and posted in one of the threads and have had no luck. Best Buy charges $130 to do this and that is just insane for something I am sure I can do if I am instructed from one of you.
thanks for the help
jared

Kilted1 · Kilted1 #2 (**permalink**)

04-21-2008, 10:31 AM

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.h...5/en/8177.html
You can also re-install a Time machine back-up.

You could follow this from apple . It's explained well in the instructions ... It's not hard even i can do it...
Can I Pm you my Account number for the $130 now

jrod81 · jrod81 #3 (**permalink**)

04-22-2008, 05:51 PM

awesome thanks... now, have to go buy an external big enough to hold my stuff i guess.
thanks again... $130 headed your way, what is your paypal

jrod81 · jrod81 #4 (**permalink**)

04-26-2008, 12:07 PM

i am doing this today and could use a bit more help... can i just drag my entire applications folder to my external, my whole pictures, my whole documents etc? Do I need to drag anything in the Library folder?

bobtomay · bobtomay #5 (**permalink**)

04-26-2008, 12:23 PM

If you're using Leopard, would recommend using Time Machine and backing up your system to the external. This will take awhile.

Yes, you can drag anything you like to the external and would highly recommend this before starting an install. Documents, pictures, apps, etc.

However, applications that have their own installers will not function after dragging them back from the external.

Best and easiest bet, is to follow the instructions in the link kilted gave you and do an "Archive and Install". This should keep your settings, internet settings, apps, etc. all working as they should, only on a fresh install.

jrod81 · jrod81 #6 (**permalink**)

04-26-2008, 03:19 PM

thanks guys,
i am actually selling it so i don't want anything to remain on the machine's internal HD, but i want to keep everything to put back on my next mac... that means the archive and install is unneeded right?

Haw-Ky · Haw-Ky #7 (**permalink**)

04-27-2008, 02:32 PM

Just put in a new Hard Drive and used my Time Machine back-up to restore all my software and settings. Works just like before!

Doug in Alaska · Doug in Alaska #8 (**permalink**)

04-27-2008, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haw-Ky

Just put in a new Hard Drive and used my Time Machine back-up to restore all my software and settings. Works just like before!

I haven't had to restore using Time Machine but am wondering what the steps are in case I need to. Is it a simple task?

kgeier82 · kgeier82 #9 (**permalink**)

04-27-2008, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haw-Ky

Just put in a new Hard Drive and used my Time Machine back-up to restore all my software and settings. Works just like before!

i put a new drive in my mbp this weekend, and tried a time machine restore,

it failed miserably.

not trying to scare anyone, but it was quite a bad experience.

Kilted1 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 22, 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 1,133 Mac Specs: 2 iMacs 17+20" 2.16GHz 2GB RAM 500MB HDD 256MB Graphic card. 60Gig 5th gen iPod with Video	04-21-2008, 10:31 AM http://docs.info.apple.com/article.h...5/en/8177.html You can also re-install a Time machine back-up. You could follow this from apple . It's explained well in the instructions ... It's not hard even i can do it... Can I Pm you my Account number for the $130 now Now with Leopard I was Member of the month April 08 Last edited by Kilted1; 04-21-2008 at 10:41 AM.
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bobtomay #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 21,794 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	04-26-2008, 12:23 PM If you're using Leopard, would recommend using Time Machine and backing up your system to the external. This will take awhile. Yes, you can drag anything you like to the external and would highly recommend this before starting an install. Documents, pictures, apps, etc. However, applications that have their own installers will not function after dragging them back from the external. Best and easiest bet, is to follow the instructions in the link kilted gave you and do an "Archive and Install". This should keep your settings, internet settings, apps, etc. all working as they should, only on a fresh install. I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus. Place your vote for our Member of the Month
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jrod81 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 20, 2007 Posts: 613	04-21-2008, 10:05 AM Hey guys, Two things going on... I need to restore everything back to factory settings for one of two reasons... either one, I will sell the MBP or two I need to get the application support back to my ILife programs. I would like to actually just start the computer from scratch either way (as if I was just opening it from Apple for the first time). However, I want to have all my programs back once I have restored. So, I assume I would drag everything to an external. Then restore with the discs from Apple. Then drag the programs back to my HD. Is that correct? I am sure this has already been discussed, but I did a search for "restore" and posted in one of the threads and have had no luck. Best Buy charges $130 to do this and that is just insane for something I am sure I can do if I am instructed from one of you. thanks for the help jared
	QUOTE Thanks

jrod81 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 20, 2007 Posts: 613	04-26-2008, 12:07 PM i am doing this today and could use a bit more help... can i just drag my entire applications folder to my external, my whole pictures, my whole documents etc? Do I need to drag anything in the Library folder?
	QUOTE Thanks

jrod81 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 20, 2007 Posts: 613	04-26-2008, 03:19 PM thanks guys, i am actually selling it so i don't want anything to remain on the machine's internal HD, but i want to keep everything to put back on my next mac... that means the archive and install is unneeded right?
	QUOTE Thanks

Haw-Ky #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 14, 2008 Location: Honolulu Posts: 44	04-27-2008, 02:32 PM Just put in a new Hard Drive and used my Time Machine back-up to restore all my software and settings. Works just like before!
	QUOTE Thanks

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