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amytoddd

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Apr 26, 2009
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i got my macbook about 2 years ago when my mum bought it for me for christmas. My mum, being a completle idiot when it comes to computers, did not realise that it doesnt have windows on or that i did not have a clue how to use a mac.
So i immediatly asked my dad computer genius friend to change the operating system to windows xp. This means that when i turn the computer on there is NOT an option to go on either mac or windows it is JUST windows.
Two years later a really regret my decision and was wondering if i somehow found out how to remove windows would my mac operating system still be there or would i have to re install it completly?
 

r.j.s

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Mar 7, 2007
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If the person installed Windows over OS X, then you will have to reinstall completely from the gray restore discs.
 

amytoddd

macrumors newbie
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Apr 26, 2009
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alright touchy touchy
as im NEW i didnt realise there was a help bit till after i posted the first one gosh!
and i didnt use bootcamp if you READ MY TWO ENTRIES
 

amytoddd

macrumors newbie
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Apr 26, 2009
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yer i have those
will i need to do this whilst my xp operating system is still installed?
 

r.j.s

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Mar 7, 2007
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will i need to do this whilst my xp operating system is still installed?

Do what? Backup - yes. Backup before putting those discs in.

In order to install from the discs, put disc 1 in, shut down. Boot while holding C, it will take a minute to load then just follow the instructions to install Mac OS X.
 
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