Henryoops
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Q: iMac return to factory settings

my son has been playing with my iMac (2004) and now the desktop is full of "smart" folders, alias, and others... I don't know how to proceed to return it to its original stage.... How can I return the iMac to its original (factory) settings??? Thanks!!!

iMac, Mac OS X (10.4)

Posted on Oct 18, 2015 3:01 PM

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Henryoops

Q: iMac return to factory settings

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  • by a brody,

    a brody a brody Oct 22, 2015 11:02 AM in response to Henryoops
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    Oct 22, 2015 11:02 AM in response to Henryoops

    Most of those settings are unique to his account.  You can always create an account for yourself that is an administrator account through Apple menu -> System Preferences -> User and Groups, or Accounts (not sure which it is under 10.4).   Then you can dump your son's account if he needs it no more once logged into the second administrator account.

     

    If you can find the original discs, you can erase and install the operating system.

     

    That's discussed on

     

    http://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2209