Starting Over...

[lanervoza]

I just bought a new-to-me (used) MBP, and I would like to do a reformat/fresh install such that it's like I just opened the box of a brand-new computer.

How can I do that? I'll also be installing 10.5 (The computer comes with 10.4.9). Is there a way to do it with the Leapord Install?

Basically, I'm excited but scared I'll screw something up, so I thought I'd ask first.

Thanks,
Alex

 

[GimmeSlack12]

Boot from the DVD. Run Disk Utility, Format the drive. Install Leopard. Boom.
EDIT: boot from dvd (restart computer hold down 'c')

 

[72930]

Put in the Leopard disk, choose to restart, and then follow the steps. In one of the first steps, there will be a button ('options' or 'customize') where you can choose 'Erase & Install'

Its the same with a Tiger disk, but you may as well do it with the Leopard disk...

 

[GimmeSlack12]

Put in the Leopard disk, choose to restart, and then follow the steps. In one of the first steps, there will be a button ('options' or 'customize') where you can choose 'Erase & Install'

Its the same with a Tiger disk, but you may as well do it with the Leopard disk...

I like my way better.