OS X V10.7 Lion :: Secure Wipe HDD And Clean Install
May 2, 2012I'm selling my previous mac (24" 2008 model). What is teh best way to wipe all data and re-install Lion?
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iMac (27-inch Mid 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.3)
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OS X V10.7 Lion :: How To Clean Wipe HDD And Restore
Jun 11, 2012I was moving around some files from an old to a new macbook pro and I ended up deleting some files so now whenever I try to put a file on the desktop it says that I don't have permission to do that operation. I just got this macbook and cant access my old one at the moment, so the question is: how do I totally wipe the hdd and install osx lion again?
Is it possible to open my macbook in target mode and delete everything then when I start it up, open it in recovery/rescue mode and install lion again from the servers, or do I need to wait and get my macbook again? I just want to use it like a brand new machine (no personal data on it). I already tried reinstalling lion, but that did nothing.
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.1), Quad Core i7 15" 4GB RAM
Is It Possible To Do A Complete Data Wipe And Install Lion?
Jun 29, 2012Since upgrading to Lion my MacBook Pro (Mid 2009) it keeps freezing and it takes much longer to boot compared to Snow Lepoard.I upgraded it from 2GB to 4GB hoping it would run smoother but it was so hot in operation (I literally couldn't hold it after just a few minutes) I had to take it back to 2GB. I also notice that all my apps return on logon even though I have specificed not to re-open apps.I have verified and repaired the disk using Disk Utility and also ran a supposed recovery of Lion but it took 1hr (including Lion download) however when I logged back on it was the same software and data etc; is it possible to do a complete data wipe and install Lion? It has updated to the latest software however I'm starting to get very frustrated; just earlier the whole thing froze and I had to force it to power off.
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MacBookPro, Mac OS X (10.7.4), MacBook Pro (Mid 2009)
OS X :: No Password - Can Wipe The Drive Clean And Start Again
Apr 12, 2009I bought a iMac P4 and the person gave me their profile password - only it doesn't work so I can't change anything or set up my own profile.
Is there a way I can wipe the hard drive and start afresh? I have the three OS X 10.2 discs.
OS X :: How To Wipe Computer Clean But Keep Installed Software
Jun 4, 2010so I have Final Cut and some adobe programs. I would like a fresh install on my mbp so it is like new.
Is there anyway i can have a fresh install of snow leopard while still keeping my software so i dont have to install them again?
MacBook :: Wipe The Disk Clean And Restart?
Apr 10, 2012I am giving my MacBook to a friend. I want to wipe the disk of all my information and then set it up in her name as a user. ??
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Sep 15, 2009After seeing the system requirements for Windows 7, I decided to upgrade to a larger hard drive later this week. I plan on giving my old 160 gig drive to a friend who uses Windows but I want to wipe it clean first. Do I insert my Leopard disc and use disk utility to reformat?
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Jan 31, 2012Would like to sell my old iMac, but have yet to figure out how to wipe it clean of my files, etc.. Have old operating system of tiger 10.4.11 IMac is from 2006. Do not have OS X install disc anymore.
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iMac (24-inch), Mac OS X (10.4.11)
Power Mac :: Wipe The Hard-drive Clean Before Throwing It Away?
Feb 2, 2012Have to throw out my old Power Mac 8600, since no one wants an old but perfectly good computer.How do I wipe the hard-drive clean before throwing it away?
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PowerMac, Mac OS 8.6 or Earlier
MacBook Pro :: Restore To Factory - Wipe Clean Hard Drive?
Apr 5, 2010I recently sold my older MBP and already backed up the system via Time Machine. However, I need to wipe clean the hard drive for the new user. Is there a clear cut way to restore the system? I do not have the boot drive with me as I am traveling but would like to know if there is a way without using the disk.
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Apr 20, 2012i have a macbook pro which i bought in late 2011. I was wondering how i should do a comeplete wipe of all my memory and reinstall lion. I have tried the recovery process but it just reintalls the os and leaves the rest of the data behind.
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.1)
MacBook :: Only Works In Safe Mode - Wipe Clean / Start Over?
May 7, 2012My macbook (early 2008 model). Looks like my disk drive isn't working correctly; I put in a new hard drive. I went to reinstall Snow Leopard then upgrade to Lion. Ever since then my mac only seems to work in safe mode. I used my imac to load snow leopard (with firewire); and downloaded lion from app store. Is there a way to wipe clean and start over? There is nothing on the computer that I need. I keep all my important files on an external hard drive. My big concern is I don't know how to do it and second since I don't have a disk for lion will just going back to app store allow me to re-download or will I have to pay 30 bucks again.
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MacBook (13-inch Early 2008), Mac OS X (10.7.3)
IMac PPC :: Erase/wipe Clean Old, 2001, Desktop So Can Donate It?
Jul 5, 2012How do I erase/wipe clean my old, 2001, desktop so I can donate it?
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iMac
OS X V10.7 Lion :: 213 Hr To Do A Clean Install
Jun 6, 2012Trying to do a clean install with recovery USB.
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Jun 24, 2012It shipped wth Lion. I want to basically re-image it now and start again but was wondering if there is any way around having to download the 4GB install package?
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Feb 15, 2012I would like to have a fresh installation how can I do it?Â
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Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
MacBook :: Way To Clean Lion Install
May 29, 2012I have an old Macbook running Snow Leopard and the HDD has a bunch of junk on it; how would I go about wiping the HDD and installing Lion on it?
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Mar 12, 2012What I ant to do is copy everything from my desktop (MacPro) running snow leopard to my laptop currently running lion (macbook Pro). I tried migration assistant but everything looks the same. I have hardly any space left so it did transfer but no idea where or how to combine.
Can i wipe it and start over and copy all files and apps from desktop?
Info:MacBookPro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
OS X V10.7 :: Clean Install Of Lion Download From App Store?
Mar 22, 2012How do you do a clean install of Lion downloaded from the App store. I downloaded and it installed but never was there a time of the installation it gave me an option to do a clean install.
Info:Mac OS X (10.7.3)
OS X V10.7 Lion :: Clean Install Or Upgrade To Mountain 10.8?
Jun 21, 2012I'm thinking if I should Clean Install Mountain Lion or Upgrade from Lion OSX.
I have only recently cleanly re-installed Lion OSX. But in a few weeks time, M.Lion will be released
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4), (RAM - 4Gb)
OS X V10.7 Lion :: Recovery HD Does Not Work - How To Do Clean Install
Jun 28, 2012I have a problem with the recovery partition on my SSD. There is a recovery partition. I can se it in the disk utility but it's seems like it's not working. When I boot the system with the option key I can select the recovery hd but when I do I just get a grey screen with a "forbidden" sign and the computer turns it self off a minute later. I just bought a brand new Macbook Pro 13". I swapped the internal drive to a Samsung 830 SSD but the only way i could get it to boot was to clone the original disk to my new SSD, otherwise the computer couldn't find the drive.
It just booted up with the same grey screen with the "forbidden" sign just like when i now try to boot into the recovery HD. I made a bootstick with the Lion Recovery Disk Assistant v1.0 but it can't boot from that one either. I even made it on a different computer running Lion with a working Recovery HD. I also tried to boot from a Lion dvd (and usb) I made from the image I got from the appstore but of course, the same grey sceen appears. The question now is; how do I get a working Recovery HD in Lion so I can make a clean install? The system is running fine with the clone from the original disk but I want that Recovery HD.
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Mac OS X (10.7.4)
OS X V10.7 Lion :: Recently Performed Clean Install Of 10.7, Crashes Often?
Mar 18, 2012I recently did a clean install of OS X Lion 10.7 on my Intel Core 2 Duo Macbook (13" Late 2006 model). Since then I have experiencing significant instability with the OS. It has crashed several times now, and crashes every time I try to update the OS software or use Time Machine. Also, the fan is running at a high speed at all times. I've read that there is some preliminary stuff the OS has to do once installed that may take a while. Could this be the source of this instability? I'm confident that updating the OS would be beneficial, but it crashes every time I try to do so.Â
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MacBook, Mac OS X (10.7)
App Store :: Application Disappears After Lion Clean Install?
Mar 25, 2012I just made a clean Install, and I cannot reinstall Final Cut X that I purchased while running Snow Leopard. How can I get it back without buying it again ?
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MacBook
Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8), FCP X - Canon HF M31 PAL
OS X V10.7 Lion :: Unable To Clean Install (circle Slash)
Mar 28, 2012I want to do a Lion clean install with a bootable usb. I already did it a lot of time on Leopard, Snow Leopard and even Lion.
But this time I'm not able to perform a clean install, after booting from the usb the apple logo is substituted by I circle with a slash.Â
I already check the HDD with Disk Utility and their is no problem with the HDD
MacBook Pro :: Clean Install Of Lion For A Potential Buyer?
Apr 9, 2012I bought my MacBook Pro in January and quickly discovered that most Adobe products don't work on Lion. I'm looking to sell and have a prospective buyer when I realized that I wasn't sure how to do a clean install of Lion for a potential buyer. Do I need to buy a copy of Lion from App store in order to do a clean install for a new buyer? Is there a way to clean the HD of my user profile and info without reinstalling Lion, or do I need to do a clean install? How do I do a clean install if necessary?Â
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MacBook Pro (13-inch Late 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.3)
OS X V10.6 Snow Leopard :: Create A Clean Install With Lion?
Apr 12, 2012I am running the latest Snow leopard using an imac 10.6.8. I am looking to upgrade to Lion or possible Mountain Lion if I can wait a few months, but I would really like to perform a clean install so that I can start a fresh.Â
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8), 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 4GB ram
MacBook Pro :: Lion Clean Install Stuck In Mid 2009?
May 29, 2012Mid 2009 MBP here. Original disk was failing so I replaced it with a Seagate Momentus XT and Lion refused to install. Formatted the drive correctly and made sure it was GUID partition. Even went as far as removing a memory module because I had heard that having more than 2 Gigs could cause issues during installation. Also made sure that the drive had the latest firmware. Â
Flash forward and I returned the drive and got a Western Digital Scorpio Black and have the same problem: Stuck at 21 minutes. Â
Currently installing with a 10.7.3 USB drive. I've tried numerous times with a 10.7.0 disk as well as the original Snow Leopard restore discs that came with the machine. Is the mid 2009 just incompatible with these drives?
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
OS X V10.7 Lion :: Prepare A Clean Install For Upgrade To Mountain?
Jun 28, 2012how to prepare for a "clean install" of Mountain Lion when it comes out. However, it's clean in theory because I want to be able to have my personal files and programs ready for ML but I am afraid for any left-overs from deleted apps since I tend to install & uninstall them for test drive purposes.
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4), 13" Mid-2010
Intel Mac :: WiFi Still Dropping Even After Clean Lion Install
Jun 28, 2012I upgraded to Lion after its release and ever since then my wifi has been driving me crazy. The wifi disconnects, and when I click on my network I get the error that the connection timed out. I'm always forced to turn the wifi off and then back on. It happened a ton, and consistently. It's extremely frustrating especially when I'm in the middle of a movie on my Apple TV and my iMac loses its internet and interrupts the show. Sometimes it happens three or more times during one show. So I decided to do a clean install of Lion. I made sure all my important documents were on my Hard Drive and even wrote a list out of every application that I use regularly. Then I completely reformatted my hard drive and did a clean install of Lion.
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
OS X V10.7 Lion :: After Clean Install ITunes Not Show Mail Accounts
Feb 3, 2012After Clean Install 10.7.3lion, iTunes not show mail accounts... i have 6 mail accounts (IMAP) in mail.app, but itunes not showing mail accounts in window in itunes, window with checkbox is greyed..(iphone 4S sync)
Info:MacBookPro, Mac OS X (10.7), MacBook Pro 2011 i7 2.2Ghz, 8GB RAM
