starting from scratch

[wout]

I've posted some problems earlier, and due to the continuing of these problems(even with the great assistance of the people on this forum, thank you all, I've learned a great deal about macs in the last couple of days)
I've decided to start from scratch, I'm now in the process of backing up my files on cd's.
a question ; should I/how do I fully format my eMac?
and after that; can I just throw in my software install and restore discs and start all over again as if just having bought my little baby?

 

[Bear]

When you boot off of the restore media, one of the options is to erase and install. You don't need to erase the disk as a seperate step.

 

[wout]

Thank you, I'm going to go with that option. I have all my files backed up now. This is all a bit nerve-wrecking, as I never reinstalled a Mac before. Hope all goes well!

 

[wout]

everything worked out fine! reinstalling is a piece of cake, i choose erase and install and everyhting is working properly now, thanx all!