Reset OS X to factory condition

BCT · Jan 27, 2006, 08:01 PM

Hello all,

I've tried a few searches and haven't been able to find a answer. I have a Dual Core G5 2.0GHz I have just sold. I am going to format and re-install OS X. How can I install it so when the buyer turns it on it will play the welcome movie and ask all the questions - registration etc. The same way it was when I first turned it on.

Is there a way to do this with OS X? I've done this with sysprep on windows xp, so I guess there is a way to do it on OS X.

Thank you

mkrishnan · Jan 27, 2006, 08:04 PM

Put the system restore DVD in the drive. Open System Preferences, and go to startup disc. Select the restore DVD, and click the restart button in the prefs pane. When it boots back up, you will get the option to install OS X. One of the first few windows should have an options button, probably in the lower left. If you click this, you will get several options to erase the HD before re-writing the OS onto it.

Be forewarned that the multipass overwrite method takes a LOOOOONG time. Probably by about a factor of five vs. what you're guessing it would.

Artful Dodger · Jan 27, 2006, 08:26 PM

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mkrishnan
Put the system restore DVD in the drive. Open System Preferences, and go to startup disc. Select the restore DVD, and click the restart button in the prefs pane. When it boots back up, you will get the option to install OS X. One of the first few windows should have an options button, probably in the lower left. If you click this, you will get several options to erase the HD before re-writing the OS onto it.

Be forewarned that the multipass overwrite method takes a LOOOOONG time. Probably by about a factor of five vs. what you're guessing it would.

Long time is right

Not sure I'd do it again but if you have the time it's a good idea, just go have dinner and see a show, then check back

stridey · Jan 27, 2006, 08:30 PM

And here's instructions for making the "welcome" screen appear upon next reboot.

BCT · Jan 27, 2006, 08:43 PM

Thank you all very much for the fast answers!

Helps a lot. ^-^

Jan 27, 2006, 08:01 PM	#1
BCT macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2006	Reset OS X to factory condition Hello all, I've tried a few searches and haven't been able to find a answer. I have a Dual Core G5 2.0GHz I have just sold. I am going to format and re-install OS X. How can I install it so when the buyer turns it on it will play the welcome movie and ask all the questions - registration etc. The same way it was when I first turned it on. Is there a way to do this with OS X? I've done this with sysprep on windows xp, so I guess there is a way to do it on OS X. Thank you
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Jan 27, 2006, 08:04 PM	#2
mkrishnan Demi-God (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI, USA	Put the system restore DVD in the drive. Open System Preferences, and go to startup disc. Select the restore DVD, and click the restart button in the prefs pane. When it boots back up, you will get the option to install OS X. One of the first few windows should have an options button, probably in the lower left. If you click this, you will get several options to erase the HD before re-writing the OS onto it. Be forewarned that the multipass overwrite method takes a LOOOOONG time. Probably by about a factor of five vs. what you're guessing it would. __________________ Mohan
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Jan 27, 2006, 08:30 PM	#4
stridey macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Massachusetts, Connecticut	And here's instructions for making the "welcome" screen appear upon next reboot. __________________ "Can't help it, I'm a born lever puller." Stridey: Macs, Music, Politics, and College. iBook G4 1.33Ghz, 1.2GB RAM, 60GB HD, 10.4.6
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BCT Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2006	Thank you all very much for the fast answers! Helps a lot. ^-^
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