Reinstalling OS X

[cpaqf1]

Hello,

I'd like to know if there's a way to restore OS X to factory settings, just removing apps and personal files, without OS X getting completely wiped and re-installed ?

thanks

 

[maflynn]

Hello,

I'd like to know if there's a way to restore OS X to factory settings, just removing apps and personal files, without OS X getting completely wiped and re-installed ?

thanks

Getting back to factory conditions by definition means you will have to wipe the drive and reinstall the OS.

Reboot the computer, and hold down the cmd-R keys while its rebooting. That will get you into the recovery mode, and you can then erase the disk and reinstall OS X.

 

[cpaqf1]

but that will require me to be connected to the internet right ?

 

[Weaselboy]

but that will require me to be connected to the internet right ?

Yes... after you erase like maflynn mentioned, you will need to DL the ~5GB OS Over the Internet to reinstall it.

 

[p3ntyne]

Do keep in mind that it may be useful to create an installer disk for the future. Hence, if you wish to reinstall again, it will be a quick network-free process.