OS 10.4 - how to reset the operating system

emacer · emacer #1 (**permalink**)

06-23-2007, 10:40 PM

Does anyone know how to reset the operating system on my PowerBookG4. Its running OSX version 10.1.8. Essentially I want to reset it, as if it were a vrand new computer. Also, I am not worried about losing any information or files on it. Thanks!

MacHeadCase · MacHeadCase #2 (**permalink**)

06-23-2007, 10:46 PM

Welcome to Mac-Forums, emacer.

Simply use the CDs that came with your PowerBook and perform an Erase and Install. Insert disk one in the optical drive and restart holding down the C key.

emacer · emacer #3 (**permalink**)

06-23-2007, 10:47 PM

any other ways to do it? I don't think i have the cd's anymore.

MacHeadCase · MacHeadCase #4 (**permalink**)

06-23-2007, 10:56 PM

You'll have to buy the full installer version of Mac OS X in that case. There is no other way.

emacer · emacer #5 (**permalink**)

06-23-2007, 10:59 PM

Well in that case, I have a really dumb question. How do I UNisntall programs?

MacHeadCase · MacHeadCase #6 (**permalink**)

06-23-2007, 11:01 PM

I use AppZapper. Some will suggest AppDelete.

But these are only for applications that don't have their own uninstaller like the Adobe products or Micro$oft Office.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Seagate 7200.10 incompatible? Detailed benchmarks!	otheronenorehto	Apple Desktops	5	01-15-2007 04:38 AM
learning new operating system	mlazuka	Switcher Hangout	13	01-16-2005 12:16 PM
System Administrator Password Reset?	nicetype	OS X - Operating System	4	10-11-2004 01:46 PM

OS 10.4 - how to reset the operating system

Internet Services

Web Development

Digital Marketing

Consumer Tech

emacer #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 23, 2007 Posts: 3	06-23-2007, 10:40 PM Does anyone know how to reset the operating system on my PowerBookG4. Its running OSX version 10.1.8. Essentially I want to reset it, as if it were a vrand new computer. Also, I am not worried about losing any information or files on it. Thanks!
	QUOTE Thanks

MacHeadCase #2 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	06-23-2007, 10:46 PM Welcome to Mac-Forums, emacer. Simply use the CDs that came with your PowerBook and perform an Erase and Install. Insert disk one in the optical drive and restart holding down the C key.
	QUOTE Thanks

MacHeadCase #4 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	06-23-2007, 10:56 PM You'll have to buy the full installer version of Mac OS X in that case. There is no other way.
	QUOTE Thanks

emacer #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 23, 2007 Posts: 3	06-23-2007, 10:59 PM Well in that case, I have a really dumb question. How do I UNisntall programs?
	QUOTE Thanks

MacHeadCase #6 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	06-23-2007, 11:01 PM I use AppZapper. Some will suggest AppDelete. But these are only for applications that don't have their own uninstaller like the Adobe products or Micro$oft Office.
	QUOTE Thanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)