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Okay, so if this is a common question I apologize, but I searched several variations of my question and don't believe i know the proper terms.
I have an early '08 white 13" macbook that has become quite buggy (10.7.5).
What I want is to wipe my macbook as completely as possible, then restore it to a 'barebones' back-up of my files.
I would do this using a bootable USB with 10.7.5 on it.
Q1 What would be the most thorough way to return my laptop to 'fresh from factory' state?
Q2 Would I be able to back up my files to the same USB I'm using to boot the OSX?
Q3 what's the most minimalist way to save all my files?
I have an early '08 white 13" macbook that has become quite buggy (10.7.5).
What I want is to wipe my macbook as completely as possible, then restore it to a 'barebones' back-up of my files.
I would do this using a bootable USB with 10.7.5 on it.
Q1 What would be the most thorough way to return my laptop to 'fresh from factory' state?
Q2 Would I be able to back up my files to the same USB I'm using to boot the OSX?
Q3 what's the most minimalist way to save all my files?