I want to delete the Operating system and everything on the hard-drive and start fresh. How do I do this!!
2007-06-18 11:04:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I have OSX
2007-06-18 11:04:55 · update #1
You want to delete the entire hard drive?
Ooookay, don't undstand that one, but here goes.
Boot off of your install disk.
Open disk utility.
Click on your hard drive in the list on the left.
Click on "Erase"
Volume Format: Mac OS Extended
Name it.
Erase.
Reinstall the OS from the discs.
2007-06-18 11:13:26 · answer #1 · answered by gromit801 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u put in the osx install disc 1 and press the option key on startup and choose the install disc and follw the instructions, it will install a fresh copy of OS X
2007-06-18 11:09:19 · answer #2 · answered by Jake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as quickly as you have the image on the CD, carry down the alternative key once you boot the computing gadget. you will get a menu with all the boot suggestions (probable merely Macintosh HD and the CD). opt for the CD and hit return. Then persist with the educational on demonstrate.
2016-10-17 22:56:45 · answer #3 · answered by xerxes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OS X 10.4 ?
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.4/en/mh1103.html
2007-06-18 11:23:48 · answer #4 · answered by Catherine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out this site it will give you a good idea what to do.
http://www.ehow.com/how_1000386_format-drive-mac.html
2007-06-18 11:12:31 · answer #5 · answered by matthumphrey1981 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋