Reduce hardrive to operating system

[joe.g]

I recently purchased a secondhand macbook pro with os x 10.5.
The only problem is that it's filled with the previous users junk
(about 70% of which is porn, lmao). I would like to do sort of
a wholesale delete and reduce the HD down to just the OS.

This wouldn't be a problem if I had the actual DVD, but unfortunatley
the one he gave me is damaged beyond repair. I don't have the money
to buy a new copy and I can't bring myself to pirate mp3's let alone an
operating system.

In short, is there a way to restore the OS to factory condition without
the use of the OEM dvd.

 

[Mpulsive81]

How does someone damage a restore DVD beyond repair? You got two options...

Option 1

1. backup porn on external hdd
2. go to apple store, have genius reinstall
3. go home & transfer porn back onto machine.
hint: locking your door at this point is a good idea

Option 2

Apple a call & get replacement a DVD. If you don't have $30 then save your pennies like you saved for the $1300 (or more) Macbook Pro you got.

 

[miles01110]

I might also suggest thoroughly disinfecting your keyboard. That's disgusting.