New to apple computers

[Sigur Rossco]

Hi

New to the site as I'm a new to apples OS and have a question, I will probably ask more the more I use the computer

I used to reinstall windows onto my other computers every 6 months, how do I do it on this operating system?

Thanks

Rossco

 

[simsaladimbamba]

You use the grey Restore DVDs that came with it, but it is not really necessary, unless you **** things up.

To create a Clean Install (formerly known as Erase & Install) of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard (the 29 USD Upgrade DVD is a fully working retail version of Mac OS X and does not need a prior installation of Mac OS X on the Mac), follow one of the following guides:
Short version: Clean Install of OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Long version: Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard: How to Erase and Install​

Helpful Information for Any Mac User by GGJstudios​

Btw, if you will create more threads, have a look here:

"How to maximise your MacRumors troubleshooting experience" created by mad jew in 2006​

 

[MacDawg]

The best answer is... you don't have to
It doesn't muck up like Windows used to

 

[nwbusa]

The best answer is... you don't have to
It doesn't muck up like Windows used to

This really IS the best answer!

 

[S.B.G]

Hi

New to the site as I'm a new to apples OS and have a question, I will probably ask more the more I use the computer

I used to reinstall windows onto my other computers every 6 months, how do I do it on this operating system?

Thanks

Rossco

The best answer is... you don't have to
It doesn't muck up like Windows used to

This is true. I've been on Mac since 2007 and I've never had to reinstall OS X because it was mucked up. It's a real clean and smooth operating system. Welcome aboard!

 

[RafaelT]

I have to agree with what everyone else is saying.

OS X is NOT Windows. There is no need to reinstall. Apps don't go around replacing system files and there is no registry to get all screwed up which is where most of windows issues comes from.

 

[Eddyisgreat]

os x doesn't have a registry that is prone to getting jacked up (because, you know, the best way to run an OS is to dump everything into a central database that houses components critical to the system), so no reinstalls required.

yay micro$oft!

 

[sporadicMotion]

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Just peer at the console once in a while to see if any old apps that you deleted have remnants that are hogging memory, CPU cycles or just causing a slowdown.

 

[snaky69]

Hi

New to the site as I'm a new to apples OS and have a question, I will probably ask more the more I use the computer

I used to reinstall windows onto my other computers every 6 months, how do I do it on this operating system?

Thanks

Rossco

Easy, you don't need to do that at all, macs don't slow down over time.

If you really feel the need to do it, pop the CD that came with the machine in, reboot and hold C, follow the on-screen instructions.

 

[blackbinary]

The most maintenance you could need to do besides backups would be to get an app-cleaner application and let it scan your hard drive every few months. It will find any bits and pieces left over from apps you've uninstalled that didnt get deleted.

 

[Y-Booms]

Repair permissions with Disk Utility or through Terminal. If your computer is not on at night, run routine system maintenance through Terminal.

Commands are:

diskutil repairpermissions [disk name]
(for repairing permissions)

AND
sudo periodic daily weekly monthly
(for running maintenance)

-booms

 

[Nostromo]

Hi

New to the site as I'm a new to apples OS and have a question, I will probably ask more the more I use the computer

I used to reinstall windows onto my other computers every 6 months, how do I do it on this operating system?

Thanks

Rossco

It's not necessary.

If you want to do something for system maintenance, buy Disc Warrior (about $100).

That's all you'll ever need.

 

[Sigur Rossco]

Thanks guys!

Found the disks in the box.

Also I downloaded the Facebookxpro app from the app store wasn't impressed with it, is the correct way of deleting it from the comp to locate it on the finder and drag to the trash icon?

 

[RafaelT]

Yep, all you need to do to delete almost all programs is simply drag it to the trash.

 

[Sigur Rossco]

Thanks!