IMac :: Resetting System And Cleaning HD?
Sep 15, 2010
I am about to sell my current iMac because I have got a new one.
1. I wanted to restore the iMac as new. It originally game with Tiger if I erase the disk, do I have to install tiger, the upgrade to leopard and then upgrade to snow leopard?
2.Is there a way to delete everything except some programs like Photoshop, iLife 09 and iWork?
3.Is there a way to "reset" the iMac so when the buyer turns the computer it starts with the setup and welcome movie?
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Nov 13, 2008
Every time I restart my iMac, my desktop wallpaper reverts back to the default and my mouse configuration is reset so the buttons no longer do what I demand of them (Button4: Expose, I say!)
It seems to be just those two issues but it happens pretty much every time the system shuts down (although not every single time). Energy saving is fine. My dock is fine. Nothing else seems to be touched.
I've reset the PRAM. I've deleted the system preferences file from the library (com.apple.systempreferences...). I've repaired permissions.
I still have this problem.
Any ideas or solutions, aside from reinstalling OS X or not restarting my iMac ever?
I should mention that I'm running 10.5.5 on an Aluminum 2.0 Core 2 Duo Intel iMac. My system is all-natural. No fancy hacks or system modification programs installed here.
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Jun 18, 2009
I have the dreaded " unexpected error occured. (Error code 0x8002006E)" problem.
Basically it doesn't want to burn DVDs ( fine on CDs though ).
I've read various ways to fix this such as zapping pram, SMC reset etc. and none worked. I also read that a cleaning disc might do the job.
So my question is, are these discs safe in a MacbookPro machine? And as I recall these discs have little bristles on one side - which way up should they go ( facing up or down )?
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Mar 23, 2012
If I need to reset the system on my macbook pro 17", do I use the Firmware Restoration CD or is there something else?
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Apr 7, 2012
Intel based iMac ~ 2007 boots to a blank white screen. It will not boot. The problem just started when I attempted to reboot and reset holding SHIFT-CMD-P-R. I'm not all that knowledgeable of tech things on the iMac. But if possible to get the iMac to boot up again what should I do?
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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Apr 23, 2012
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May 27, 2012
i have Snow Leopard 10.6.3 on that and since i update it to latest version with about 8GB download from Software Update my problem is that my fan is always on....
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Jun 2, 2012
Macbook will not boot. An icon with a question mark in a shape of a file apears after a long delay. I am accessing network on another Mac.
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Jun 7, 2012
The battery on my Macbook Pro says not charging even though green light is lit on the power adaptor. I have reset the SMC and it doens't help. The Macbook stays turned on as long as the adaptor is in, but immeditely shuts off when pulled out.
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Jun 17, 2012
1st problem was IMac running slow. Shut down and unplugged several times with no correction. Eventually, shut down, unplug and reboot resulted in wallpaper background eventually coming on screen but no icons. Nothing after that.
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.4)
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Jun 20, 2012
I have a macbook pro 15, core 2 duo processor, 140 GB hard drive that is almost full.I shut it down last night & now it won't power up. Hear fan but no startup sound, no video, power light is not lit.Would the almost full hard drive (less than 8 GB remaining) interfere with startup?
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MacBookPro, Mac OS X (10.7)
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Jul 1, 2012
Each time I start up, my 2012 Macbook pro seems to be resetting System Preferences.Things like trackpad, energy settings and mouse preferences have to be re-calibrated each time.
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Aug 7, 2009
Man, what's up with this? Shut down on my early 2008 MacPro (10.5.7) takes forever! I've tried resetting the PRAM and it did this with earlier versions of Leopard as well. I've reinstalled the OS twice, changed hard drives and wish I could fix this.
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Apr 2, 2012
I reset smc but fan still running fast.
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Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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Apr 24, 2012
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Mar 27, 2009
I notice people saying to use water when cleaning the screen, well that just smears the smudges. So, is there any product I can use such as Windex, 409, etc, on the screen of my iMac or is my only option the absurdly overpriced cleaners from the Apple Store?
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Aug 5, 2010
I bought a used iMac that was supposedly in "mint condition."
Anyhow the screen is majorly condensated and I want to clean it. I saw a video on YouTube of some guy using a roller to do this.
Does anyone know of any good products to use to clean the inner LCD and back part of the glass? I also need to be careful where to do this so not to attract any dust.
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Dec 20, 2008
I set my iTunes library and iPhoto library to see them on my Time Capsule, i point Apple TV to iTunes, and there are no files. As its been reset to Macintosh HD, where nothing is stored.
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Oct 7, 2009
I was given a G3iMac OSX, but the only problem is that the person who put in the password has passed on. I was given a few to try, but no luck.
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Mar 4, 2009
It has had connection problems around this time last year, and i fixed it, but now i have to keep resetting the router which is a pain.
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May 19, 2010
My iMac 27" Clock/Time keeps reseting itself everytime I reboot it. I've tried to set it manually, but it doesn't fix the problem. It's really annoying that I have to set it everytime I turn it on.
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Dec 10, 2014
I am running into an issue that the screen resolution of my imac keeps resetting to scaled 1600*900. I can use system preferences to change this to 1080p but every time I restart the computer it is back to 1600*900.
I have tried clearing the PRAM, but it has not worked.
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iMac, It is not OS specific
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Feb 1, 2010
I just want to clean off my computer, so it runs a little faster. It's getting slow and starting to take a long time to think.
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Oct 21, 2010
got my MBP about a month back. It's getting a little grimey now though and I want to know what the best way to clean it is. I was recommended to buy this [URL] when I visited my nearest Apple retailer, but was wondering if there was anything better out there?
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Nov 5, 2010
i have a small ssd disk ( 80 gb ) on my macbook pro and i suddenly found that i only have 2,5 gb left on it. How can i effectively make more space on it?/ find junk that i can delete? I mostly have only apps on it not much anything else.Whats the best way to do this, are there any good apps for it=?
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Dec 9, 2010
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I deleted it once and it all went back to my Photo file, which I didn't want to do, I wanted to delete it completely from my computer.
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Jan 17, 2009
would it be alright to clean the aluminum on the mac pro and keyboard with rubbing alcohol?
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Feb 15, 2009
I have a rev A MBA and I have noticed that the keys on my keyboard are getting shiny from normal use and wear but I was wondering if whether Apple or a third party company had many cleaning solutions that would clean the keyboard?
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Jan 25, 2010
I would just like to ask whether it is worth the effort to take apart my MBA rev B myself to try and clean under the keyboard (I have a number of keys that are loosing clickyness and it's starting to affect the typing) or sending the whole thing straight to Apple and let them sort it out (I can't really afford to send it in a week like last time (for hinge issue) which is why I was considering doing it myself. I was thinking of cleaning the top as well. My MBA has a hard life. Since I was digging around in there do you all think its worth replacing the CPU gel as well? My MBA JUST about runs youtube, it stutters with 480p sometimes (won't run 720p without lagging horrifically and certainly not 1080p). Temps are about 60-65 C just web browsing, msn, skype and iTunes, and run into the high 70s mid 80s while watching flash. Everything else works great : ) (except 1 screw fell out the bottom).
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May 18, 2010
I have an eMac 2002... I am trying to clean the heat sink and the microprocessor on my logic board so that I can apply new thermal paste. I heard to use 90% alcohol, anyone who tried it?
Another thing, I know this is for iMac and Mac minis but maybe some of you had an eMac before... There is a film on the microprocessor covering the whole square like a thin clear plastic one, does that come off before the new thermal paste or not?
And also my optical drive carrier again from the older eMac like all has a metal heat shield. The service manual calls for a cotter pin to hold it in place. I do not remember having a cotter pin there when I was disassembling it. However there is this plastic pin I found on the floor that may have popped without me noticing while I was taking it off. It looks like a screw but plastic without the threads instead a pop in type of kind. Any clues? Can this be the pin?
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