OS 10.4 - re-install & look like when you bought it in the store?

sLux · sLux #1 (**permalink**)

10-01-2007, 12:21 PM

So im selling my MacBook, and im re-installing the system, is there anyway to install it so when the buyer boots it up it will be like it was when i booted it up for the first time, you know, the contact information intro etc.

Thanks in advise.

and don't worry, im not leaving the mac world, i will be buying a mac mini

kfordham281 · kfordham281 #2 (**permalink**)

10-01-2007, 12:54 PM

Timely post, I'm about to do the same after upgrading from a MB to MBP.

Eric559 · Eric559 #3 (**permalink**)

10-01-2007, 12:54 PM

Use the install disks that came with your computer to re-install the OS and the default settings.

goobimama · goobimama #4 (**permalink**)

10-01-2007, 12:56 PM

Just be sure to select "Erase and Install". It will even show the startup welcome video (if you don't boot it after installation)

sLux · sLux #5 (**permalink**)

10-01-2007, 12:57 PM

Eric> Can i do that? so when he boot it up it will be like i bought it? what kind of install should i choose?

sLux · sLux #6 (**permalink**)

10-01-2007, 12:59 PM

Greeat!! Thanks all!

Eric559 · Eric559 #7 (**permalink**)

10-01-2007, 01:03 PM

Just follow what goobimama has said and you should be all good.

kfordham281 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 19, 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 350 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.2Ghz C2D 4GB RAM 120GB HDD	10-01-2007, 12:54 PM Timely post, I'm about to do the same after upgrading from a MB to MBP. Apple Mac HQ - Apple/Mac News, Reviews, and More
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goobimama #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 28, 2006 Posts: 2,542 Mac Specs: iMac Core Duo 20", iBook G4, iPhone 8GB :)	10-01-2007, 12:56 PM Just be sure to select "Erase and Install". It will even show the startup welcome video (if you don't boot it after installation)
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Member Since: Jul 18, 2007 Location: Central California Posts: 3,185 Mac Specs: 2.16GHz C2D MacBook w/ 2GB RAM & 120GB HD. HTC Droid Incredible.	10-01-2007, 01:03 PM Just follow what goobimama has said and you should be all good.
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