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02.08.2007 at 11:42PM PST, ID: 22156116
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Restoring MacBook to factory settings

Asked by Kunio7 in Apple Operating Systems

Tags: macbook, factory, settings, restore

I recently came into a used macbook that came with everything (cables, mouse, cds, etc).

Since it was used, I would like to restore it back factory settings (as if I just brought it brand new from the store).

I'm used to restoring PC back to factory settings with a restore/recovery disc; and the macbook came with a Mac OS disc, which I'm guessing restores the OS back to factory settings.

Since it's my first contact with a Macbook, is there anything important I should know or keep in mind before restoring? Is it as simple as restoring a PC? and how do I load the Mac OS disc (does it boot up auto or run from os?).

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Zone: Apple Operating Systems
Tags: macbook, factory, settings, restore
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