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Hello all
I am using a MacBook running OS X 10.6.8 and am trying to wipe the disk clean and start over.
I know that enter Recovery Mode by pressing Cmd+R on startup it does not work as it was added to Lion (10.7) and later versions of OS X.
Have tried several times to restarting with the grey DVD inserted while pressing "C" however it does nothing.
Any suggestions on how to factory reset this survival computer?
Many thanks,
Camila
Going back to your original post, you want to "wipe the disk" clean, right? So, it is already running 10.6.3 (Snow Leopard) and you just want to reinstall it again or do you want to update to a newer OS? Do you have a good backup to restore you data from (Time Machine or clone)? Do you even want to restore data or just do a clean install (fresh start)? Have you attempted to erase the HD in Disk Utility AFTER A THOROUGH BACKUP?
Just trying to back up a bit and get an overview of your intentions with this machine; maybe that will help us know how to proceed. We'll get it!
Josh
Going back to your original post, you want to "wipe the disk" clean, right? So, it is already running 10.6.3 (Snow Leopard) and you just want to reinstall it again or do you want to update to a newer OS? Do you have a good backup to restore you data from (Time Machine or clone)? Do you even want to restore data or just do a clean install (fresh start)? Have you attempted to erase the HD in Disk Utility AFTER A THOROUGH BACKUP?
Just trying to back up a bit and get an overview of your intentions with this machine; maybe that will help us know how to proceed. We'll get it!
Josh
@rapaniu33,
Just did what you said.
1 - inserted the install Mac disk and turn it off
2 - Turn on the pc pressing "Option" Key
3 - Appeared just Macintosh HD as you can see in the picture
When I clicked on it started normal unfortunately... I understand that it should have appeared an option to to start from the disk right? It did not :(
Many thanks,
Camila
When I insert the disk it runs runs runs and nothing happens and it gets ejected...the disc is without imperfections. The others runs and works, this is the only one that gets ejected.
Should I hold just C or alt/option + C?
I tried just pressing C while restarting like 20 times and nothing happens...the disc is ejected and the computer starts normally.
Many thanks!
Perfect. So when you click 'Erase' right there, what happens?
*Something else: your MacBook Pro (2010) SHOULD allow Internet Recovery through Command-R. That is, if you performed the necessary firmware update (https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1478?locale=en_US).
Hi,
Tried to restart with the from the left that says " to start up from mac os x hold down the key C", the one from the right is to reinstall the software, it worked but nothing changed, just reinstalled some apps I have deleted.
Answering your question, no I haven't hold the alt/option key while pressing C, will try now :)
Model:
MacBook Pro 7,1
Intel core du0 2010
version installed Mac OS X 10.6.8
Thanks,
Camila
Was able to do the partition and delete the second disc I have created however this is nothelping on the issue I have:
At this point I gave up on "reset from factory" - going to give the mac to a friend as it is however this still happening, have you seen this before? should I create another thread?
Okay, thanks for the pics!
The left disc (Mac OS Install DVD) SHOULD be the first one to try. When you put it in your Superdrive, what happens? You should put it in, restart your computer and hold down 'C' (you were right before!) until your screen shows the disc as "bootable" icon. Click on it and follow instructions!
@Rapanui33,
Just tried again with the disc on the left, pressing C or pressing alt + C and nothing happens...the disc is ejected after few seconds... any recommendation on how to proceed ?
Thanks,
Camila
Try putting in the disk, shutting down completely, powering back on with "Option" held down (This takes you into 'startup manager'). Is the Install Mac OS disk available as a startup location? If so, choose it. If not, we'll keep trying!
P.S.- any known problems with your Superdrive? You say it reads the other discs fine, so probably not an issue.
As always, it comes down to "are we doing things in JUST the right order?".
Hi Rapanui33,
Yes, it is already running 10.6.3 and I wanted just to reinstall again - it could be the same version, or an updated version - But first I want to wipe the disk.
All the data is already safely stored in a external HD - I do not want to restore the data, I just wanted a fresh start :)
I tried to erase the HD though utility however the option to erase is gray, I cannot click on it and proceed.
Many thanks for your efforts Rapanui33 :)
Kind regards,
Camila
Okay, what if you click back on Macintosh HD and go to "Partition". Is it possible there is a partition present that has to be erased/removed before you can Erase the whole disk. I'm just guessing at this point...
I wonder if you CREATE a partition and THEN Erase the disk; if that will work?
This one has stumped me!
Josh
Hi Josh,
It seems that the disk is whole - there is no partition, please see the picture:
If I should create a partition to try erasing that part which option should I select from the drop down menu?
Many thanks,
Camila
Choose 1 partition, formatted as Mac OS Extended (Journaled), GUID Partition map scheme (Looks like it is already that by the info below). By choosing "partition" the disk must be erased anyhow in order to proceed. Maybe this will work? Fingers crossed...
Josh,
Trying to do this from the link you shared:
Open System Preferences>Accounts, unlock the lock, click on the little plus icon, make a new admin account, log out & into the new account.
In the same pref pane highlight your old account, click the little minus icon, then use Disk Utility to Secure Erase Free Space.
I have the problem that my macbook pro does not start any more and I was told to insert the snow leopard install disk to make it work. Is there any way I can get this install DVD disk? I have OS 10.5.2, but my mac book was 10.6.8. Will the 10.5 work? Thanks
Unable to `factory reset' Mac OS X (10.6.8) snow leopard
