Clean install help

[chrisbone123]

I have backed up all my info on my MacBook..

I would like to delete everything and do a clean install of the OS..

Can I get some instructions on how to do this.

From deleting to installation.

Thanx in advance.

 

[MarkMS]

Get the restore discs you got from Apple and insert them. Follow the wizard. Very easy!

Here is more information from Apple if you need it.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1544

 

[IJ Reilly]

But first you should ask yourself why you are doing this, and whether it is necessary. It almost never is.

 

[jackiecanev2]

To ensure that you wipe completely, run disk utility when you insert your OS disc and manually format the drive. Then install to it.

 

[chrisbone123]

thanx for the info..

im doin it because some programs are not working properly, Ie: Hand brake.

if u have another suggestion please let me know i welcome the help.

 

[GimmeSlack12]

thanx for the info..

im doin it because some programs are not working properly, Ie: Hand brake.

if u have another suggestion please let me know i welcome the help.

A clean install is way overkill and a waste of time. What exactly is wrong with Handbrake?

 

[chrisbone123]

^^^^^

ok..

well start to burn dvds, but half way through it says error

 

[IJ Reilly]

This is your only problem?

 

[Christa Pho]

Should be pretty intuitive, I'm suprised you even asked.

I don't really understand why you want to do a clean install, but I'll oblige anyways.

Just pop in the disk start the install, and sometime during the install time it should have an option for a "clean" install.

 

[Chrycopsycho]

Have you at least tried repairing permissions ? I'd give that a try before reinstalling my OS.
1) Open Disc utility
2) Choose startup disc
3) select "first aid" tab
4) Click "repair Disc permissions"
Chris

 

[GimmeSlack12]

This is your only problem?

Has the OP ever considered using a different type of DVD? I'm pretty sure a clean install will not fix your problem. In fact I'm sure it won't.

 

[IJ Reilly]

Has the OP ever considered using a different type of DVD? I'm pretty sure a clean install will not fix your problem. In fact I'm sure it won't.

As usual, a solution in search of a problem.

 

[chrisbone123]

i have used other dvds and had the same problem..

ill try everything that was suggested..

maybe i should have just posted " Help with Handbrake"...lol..

actually i think ill just start a new post..

thanx for all the info guys... really helpful.