RE: Restoring to factory settings

[Simon Fogarty]

 Only if you have a bootable media to install from. Otherwise you are asked to 
log in to the apple store to verify the mac.

 If you have the media to boot from then you can start up holding down the 
option key and then select your installation media and once that is running go 
to disk utilities and eraise the drive and then install from media.

 Only thing is you wont have the apple ID to log in to apple / itunes & icloud 
etc.

 Vary doable though.

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From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] 
On Behalf Of Scott Davert
Sent: Saturday, 2 July 2016 3:12 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Restoring to factory settings

I have a question related to restoring to factory default, but not exactly the 
same one. Is there a way to reformat the Mac and install the latest OS if you 
do not have the Apple ID's password to the person who owned the computer last? 
I ask, because while I have the password to log in to the Mac as the admin 
user, I do not have the iCloud info.

Thanks!
Scott

On 7/1/16, Saqib Hussain <saqib1...@icloud.com> wrote:
> Hi. Yes I did. I’ve d problem to see if it crops up again. one the 
> reset and I’m monitoring the situation to see if it
>> On 30 Jun 2016, at 16:29, Tim Kilburn <kilbu...@me.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Were you able to set the checkbox so that the five Option key presses 
>> would not enable Mouse keys?
>>
>> Later...
>>
>> Tim Kilburn
>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
>>
>> On Jun 30, 2016, at 05:28, Saqib Hussain <saqib1...@icloud.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi. I have spoken too  soon and after following your steps to turn 
>> the mouse keys off! The problem is occurring again.
>>
>>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:49, Tim Kilburn <kilbu...@me.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Great.  If you'd rather not have this accidentally happen again, do 
>>> the following.
>>>
>>> • open System Prefs.
>>> • open the Accessibility pane.
>>> • In the Accessibility Features table, select Mouse & Trackpad.
>>> • You'll note a checkbox for Mouse keys, make sure that it is not 
>>> checked.
>>> • then you'll also see an Options button on this screen, VO-space on it.
>>> • On this new screen, there should be a checkbox that reads 
>>> something to the effect of pressing the Option key five times to enable 
>>> Mouse keys.
>>> Make sure it is not checked.
>>> • Press OK and close System Prefs.
>>>
>>> This should make it so that you don't accidentally turn them back on 
>>> with the Option key.
>>>
>>> Later...
>>>
>>> Tim Kilburn
>>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
>>>
>>> On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:42, Saqib Hussain <saqib1...@icloud.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi. I have pressed the option key five times as you have just 
>>> suggested and I think it might have sold the problem. I was on the 
>>> main desktop when I pressed it five times. First letter navigation is now 
>>> working.
>>>
>>>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:31, Tim Kilburn <kilbu...@me.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> Try pressing the Option key five times in a row.  If a certain 
>>>> checkbox is checked in the Accessibility pane of System Prefs, then 
>>>> this set of key-presses will toggle Mouse keys on/off.
>>>>
>>>> Later...
>>>>
>>>> Tim Kilburn
>>>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
>>>>
>>>> On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:26, Saqib Hussain <saqib1...@icloud.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi. How do I turn the mouse mode off?  This is my final throw of 
>>>> the dice before I attempt to reset the machine.
>>>>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:14, E.T. <ancient.ali...@icloud.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> If its a Voiceover issue then bring up Voiceover Utility and on 
>>>>> the menu bar, under File you will find "Reset all Voiceover preferences".
>>>>> If that does not do it, try this.
>>>>>
>>>>> Resetting PRAM.
>>>>>
>>>>> Shut down.
>>>>> Locate following keys on keyboard:
>>>>> Option-Cmd-P-R
>>>>> Hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
>>>>>
>>>>> Turn Mac on.
>>>>> Immediately press and hold the four keys. You must press this key 
>>>>> combination before the black screen with Apple logo appears.
>

Re: Restoring to factory settings

[Tim Kilburn]

Hi,

Yes, sort of.  When reformatting and installing using the Recovery Partition, 
you can use your own Apple ID, as long as you have the specific MacOS version 
connected to your Apple ID.  The latest MacOS version is relatively easy to 
register with your Apple ID by going to the App Store and downloading it once.  
After download, it will open the installer, just Quit it then go through the 
process.  Alternatively, you could create a bootable USB stick and install the 
MacOS this way.  Each of these methods is totally accessible to VO.

Later...

Tim Kilburn
Fort McMurray, AB Canada

On Jul 1, 2016, at 09:12, Scott Davert  wrote:

I have a question related to restoring to factory default, but not
exactly the same one. Is there a way to reformat the Mac and install
the latest OS if you do not have the Apple ID's password to the person
who owned the computer last? I ask, because while I have the password
to log in to the Mac as the admin user, I do not have the iCloud info.

Thanks!
Scott

On 7/1/16, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
> Hi. Yes I did. I’ve d problem to see if it crops up again. one the reset and
> I’m monitoring the situation to see if it
>> On 30 Jun 2016, at 16:29, Tim Kilburn  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> Were you able to set the checkbox so that the five Option key presses
>> would not enable Mouse keys?
>> 
>> Later...
>> 
>> Tim Kilburn
>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
>> 
>> On Jun 30, 2016, at 05:28, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi. I have spoken too  soon and after following your steps to turn the
>> mouse keys off! The problem is occurring again.
>> 
>>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:49, Tim Kilburn  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> 
>>> Great.  If you'd rather not have this accidentally happen again, do the
>>> following.
>>> 
>>> • open System Prefs.
>>> • open the Accessibility pane.
>>> • In the Accessibility Features table, select Mouse & Trackpad.
>>> • You'll note a checkbox for Mouse keys, make sure that it is not
>>> checked.
>>> • then you'll also see an Options button on this screen, VO-space on it.
>>> • On this new screen, there should be a checkbox that reads something to
>>> the effect of pressing the Option key five times to enable Mouse keys.
>>> Make sure it is not checked.
>>> • Press OK and close System Prefs.
>>> 
>>> This should make it so that you don't accidentally turn them back on with
>>> the Option key.
>>> 
>>> Later...
>>> 
>>> Tim Kilburn
>>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
>>> 
>>> On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:42, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi. I have pressed the option key five times as you have just suggested
>>> and I think it might have sold the problem. I was on the main desktop
>>> when I pressed it five times. First letter navigation is now working.
>>> 
 On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:31, Tim Kilburn  wrote:
 
 Hi,
 
 Try pressing the Option key five times in a row.  If a certain checkbox
 is checked in the Accessibility pane of System Prefs, then this set of
 key-presses will toggle Mouse keys on/off.
 
 Later...
 
 Tim Kilburn
 Fort McMurray, AB Canada
 
 On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:26, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
 
 Hi. How do I turn the mouse mode off?  This is my final throw of the
 dice before I attempt to reset the machine.
> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:14, E.T.  wrote:
> 
> If its a Voiceover issue then bring up Voiceover Utility and on the
> menu bar, under File you will find "Reset all Voiceover preferences".
> If that does not do it, try this.
> 
> Resetting PRAM.
> 
> Shut down.
> Locate following keys on keyboard:
> Option-Cmd-P-R
> Hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
> 
> Turn Mac on.
> Immediately press and hold the four keys. You must press this key
> combination before the black screen with Apple logo appears.
> 
> Continue holding keys until Mac restarts, and you hear startup sound
> for second time.
> 
> Release keys.
> After resetting PRAM, you may need to update your speaker volume,
> display resolution, and startup disk preferences.
> 
> From E.T.'s Keyboard...
> Are We Alone in the Universe?
> ancient.ali...@icloud.com
> 
>> On 6/29/2016 2:28 PM, Saqib Hussain wrote:
>> Hi. If you have read my emails about keyboard behaving oddly! This is
>> the reason why I need to reset my Mac because I can't find a solution
>> for the problem
>> 
>>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 21:45, jeff `greene 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Saqib,
>>> 1 backup all your data
>>> 2 shut down your mac
>>> 3 reboot holding down command+r which will get you into recovery
>>> mode
>>> 4 wait like a minute then hit command+f5 to bring up VO
>>> 5 you'll find yourself in a table, 

Re: Restoring to factory settings

[Scott Davert]

I have a question related to restoring to factory default, but not
exactly the same one. Is there a way to reformat the Mac and install
the latest OS if you do not have the Apple ID's password to the person
who owned the computer last? I ask, because while I have the password
to log in to the Mac as the admin user, I do not have the iCloud info.

Thanks!
Scott

On 7/1/16, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
> Hi. Yes I did. I’ve d problem to see if it crops up again. one the reset and
> I’m monitoring the situation to see if it
>> On 30 Jun 2016, at 16:29, Tim Kilburn  wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Were you able to set the checkbox so that the five Option key presses
>> would not enable Mouse keys?
>>
>> Later...
>>
>> Tim Kilburn
>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
>>
>> On Jun 30, 2016, at 05:28, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
>>
>> Hi. I have spoken too  soon and after following your steps to turn the
>> mouse keys off! The problem is occurring again.
>>
>>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:49, Tim Kilburn  wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Great.  If you'd rather not have this accidentally happen again, do the
>>> following.
>>>
>>> • open System Prefs.
>>> • open the Accessibility pane.
>>> • In the Accessibility Features table, select Mouse & Trackpad.
>>> • You'll note a checkbox for Mouse keys, make sure that it is not
>>> checked.
>>> • then you'll also see an Options button on this screen, VO-space on it.
>>> • On this new screen, there should be a checkbox that reads something to
>>> the effect of pressing the Option key five times to enable Mouse keys.
>>> Make sure it is not checked.
>>> • Press OK and close System Prefs.
>>>
>>> This should make it so that you don't accidentally turn them back on with
>>> the Option key.
>>>
>>> Later...
>>>
>>> Tim Kilburn
>>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
>>>
>>> On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:42, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi. I have pressed the option key five times as you have just suggested
>>> and I think it might have sold the problem. I was on the main desktop
>>> when I pressed it five times. First letter navigation is now working.
>>>
 On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:31, Tim Kilburn  wrote:

 Hi,

 Try pressing the Option key five times in a row.  If a certain checkbox
 is checked in the Accessibility pane of System Prefs, then this set of
 key-presses will toggle Mouse keys on/off.

 Later...

 Tim Kilburn
 Fort McMurray, AB Canada

 On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:26, Saqib Hussain  wrote:

 Hi. How do I turn the mouse mode off?  This is my final throw of the
 dice before I attempt to reset the machine.
> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:14, E.T.  wrote:
>
> If its a Voiceover issue then bring up Voiceover Utility and on the
> menu bar, under File you will find "Reset all Voiceover preferences".
> If that does not do it, try this.
>
> Resetting PRAM.
>
> Shut down.
> Locate following keys on keyboard:
> Option-Cmd-P-R
> Hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
>
> Turn Mac on.
> Immediately press and hold the four keys. You must press this key
> combination before the black screen with Apple logo appears.
>
> Continue holding keys until Mac restarts, and you hear startup sound
> for second time.
>
> Release keys.
> After resetting PRAM, you may need to update your speaker volume,
> display resolution, and startup disk preferences.
>
> From E.T.'s Keyboard...
> Are We Alone in the Universe?
> ancient.ali...@icloud.com
>
>> On 6/29/2016 2:28 PM, Saqib Hussain wrote:
>> Hi. If you have read my emails about keyboard behaving oddly! This is
>> the reason why I need to reset my Mac because I can't find a solution
>> for the problem
>>
>>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 21:45, jeff `greene 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Saqib,
>>> 1 backup all your data
>>> 2 shut down your mac
>>> 3 reboot holding down command+r which will get you into recovery
>>> mode
>>> 4 wait like a minute then hit command+f5 to bring up VO
>>> 5 you'll find yourself in a table, choose disc utility and erase your
>>> hdd
>>> 6 close disc utility, interact with that table again and choose
>>> install mac osx. You'll have to enter your apple id and password and
>>> then you should be all set!
>>> Hope this helps! Jeff
>>>
>>>
 On 6/29/16, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
 Hi. How do I restore my Mac to factory settings. I can't fix this
 keyboard
 issue

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Re: Restoring to factory settings

[Saqib Hussain]

Hi. Yes I did. I’ve d problem to see if it crops up again. one the reset and 
I’m monitoring the situation to see if it
> On 30 Jun 2016, at 16:29, Tim Kilburn  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Were you able to set the checkbox so that the five Option key presses would 
> not enable Mouse keys?
> 
> Later...
> 
> Tim Kilburn
> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
> 
> On Jun 30, 2016, at 05:28, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
> 
> Hi. I have spoken too  soon and after following your steps to turn the mouse 
> keys off! The problem is occurring again. 
> 
>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:49, Tim Kilburn  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> Great.  If you'd rather not have this accidentally happen again, do the 
>> following.
>> 
>> • open System Prefs.
>> • open the Accessibility pane.
>> • In the Accessibility Features table, select Mouse & Trackpad.
>> • You'll note a checkbox for Mouse keys, make sure that it is not checked.
>> • then you'll also see an Options button on this screen, VO-space on it.
>> • On this new screen, there should be a checkbox that reads something to the 
>> effect of pressing the Option key five times to enable Mouse keys.  Make 
>> sure it is not checked.
>> • Press OK and close System Prefs.
>> 
>> This should make it so that you don't accidentally turn them back on with 
>> the Option key.
>> 
>> Later...
>> 
>> Tim Kilburn
>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
>> 
>> On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:42, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi. I have pressed the option key five times as you have just suggested and 
>> I think it might have sold the problem. I was on the main desktop when I 
>> pressed it five times. First letter navigation is now working. 
>> 
>>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:31, Tim Kilburn  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> 
>>> Try pressing the Option key five times in a row.  If a certain checkbox is 
>>> checked in the Accessibility pane of System Prefs, then this set of 
>>> key-presses will toggle Mouse keys on/off.
>>> 
>>> Later...
>>> 
>>> Tim Kilburn
>>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
>>> 
>>> On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:26, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi. How do I turn the mouse mode off?  This is my final throw of the dice 
>>> before I attempt to reset the machine. 
 On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:14, E.T.  wrote:
 
 If its a Voiceover issue then bring up Voiceover Utility and on the menu 
 bar, under File you will find "Reset all Voiceover preferences". If that 
 does not do it, try this.
 
 Resetting PRAM.
 
 Shut down.
 Locate following keys on keyboard:
 Option-Cmd-P-R
 Hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
 
 Turn Mac on.
 Immediately press and hold the four keys. You must press this key 
 combination before the black screen with Apple logo appears.
 
 Continue holding keys until Mac restarts, and you hear startup sound for 
 second time.
 
 Release keys.
 After resetting PRAM, you may need to update your speaker volume, display 
 resolution, and startup disk preferences.
 
 From E.T.'s Keyboard...
 Are We Alone in the Universe?
 ancient.ali...@icloud.com
 
> On 6/29/2016 2:28 PM, Saqib Hussain wrote:
> Hi. If you have read my emails about keyboard behaving oddly! This is the 
> reason why I need to reset my Mac because I can't find a solution for the 
> problem
> 
>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 21:45, jeff `greene  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Saqib,
>> 1 backup all your data
>> 2 shut down your mac
>> 3 reboot holding down command+r which will get you into recovery mode
>> 4 wait like a minute then hit command+f5 to bring up VO
>> 5 you'll find yourself in a table, choose disc utility and erase your hdd
>> 6 close disc utility, interact with that table again and choose
>> install mac osx. You'll have to enter your apple id and password and
>> then you should be all set!
>> Hope this helps! Jeff
>> 
>> 
>>> On 6/29/16, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
>>> Hi. How do I restore my Mac to factory settings. I can't fix this 
>>> keyboard
>>> issue
>>> 
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Re: Restoring to factory settings

[Saqib Hussain]

Hi. Yes I have done that today and the problem hasn’t accused so far but 
knowing my luck. It will resurface . 
> On 30 Jun 2016, at 15:27, E.T.  wrote:
> 
>   Did you reset the PRAM yet?
> 
> From E.T.'s Keyboard...
>  Are We Alone in the Universe?
> ancient.ali...@icloud.com
> 
> On 6/30/2016 4:28 AM, Saqib Hussain wrote:
>> Hi. I have spoken too  soon and after following your steps to turn the mouse 
>> keys off! The problem is occurring again.
>> 
>>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:49, Tim Kilburn  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> 
>>> Great.  If you'd rather not have this accidentally happen again, do the 
>>> following.
>>> 
>>> • open System Prefs.
>>> • open the Accessibility pane.
>>> • In the Accessibility Features table, select Mouse & Trackpad.
>>> • You'll note a checkbox for Mouse keys, make sure that it is not checked.
>>> • then you'll also see an Options button on this screen, VO-space on it.
>>> • On this new screen, there should be a checkbox that reads something to 
>>> the effect of pressing the Option key five times to enable Mouse keys.  
>>> Make sure it is not checked.
>>> • Press OK and close System Prefs.
>>> 
>>> This should make it so that you don't accidentally turn them back on with 
>>> the Option key.
>>> 
>>> Later...
>>> 
>>> Tim Kilburn
>>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
>>> 
>>> On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:42, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi. I have pressed the option key five times as you have just suggested and 
>>> I think it might have sold the problem. I was on the main desktop when I 
>>> pressed it five times. First letter navigation is now working.
>>> 
 On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:31, Tim Kilburn  wrote:
 
 Hi,
 
 Try pressing the Option key five times in a row.  If a certain checkbox is 
 checked in the Accessibility pane of System Prefs, then this set of 
 key-presses will toggle Mouse keys on/off.
 
 Later...
 
 Tim Kilburn
 Fort McMurray, AB Canada
 
 On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:26, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
 
 Hi. How do I turn the mouse mode off?  This is my final throw of the dice 
 before I attempt to reset the machine.
> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:14, E.T.  wrote:
> 
> If its a Voiceover issue then bring up Voiceover Utility and on the menu 
> bar, under File you will find "Reset all Voiceover preferences". If that 
> does not do it, try this.
> 
> Resetting PRAM.
> 
> Shut down.
> Locate following keys on keyboard:
> Option-Cmd-P-R
> Hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
> 
> Turn Mac on.
> Immediately press and hold the four keys. You must press this key 
> combination before the black screen with Apple logo appears.
> 
> Continue holding keys until Mac restarts, and you hear startup sound for 
> second time.
> 
> Release keys.
> After resetting PRAM, you may need to update your speaker volume, display 
> resolution, and startup disk preferences.
> 
> From E.T.'s Keyboard...
> Are We Alone in the Universe?
> ancient.ali...@icloud.com
> 
>> On 6/29/2016 2:28 PM, Saqib Hussain wrote:
>> Hi. If you have read my emails about keyboard behaving oddly! This is 
>> the reason why I need to reset my Mac because I can't find a solution 
>> for the problem
>> 
>>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 21:45, jeff `greene  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Saqib,
>>> 1 backup all your data
>>> 2 shut down your mac
>>> 3 reboot holding down command+r which will get you into recovery mode
>>> 4 wait like a minute then hit command+f5 to bring up VO
>>> 5 you'll find yourself in a table, choose disc utility and erase your 
>>> hdd
>>> 6 close disc utility, interact with that table again and choose
>>> install mac osx. You'll have to enter your apple id and password and
>>> then you should be all set!
>>> Hope this helps! Jeff
>>> 
>>> 
 On 6/29/16, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
 Hi. How do I restore my Mac to factory settings. I can't fix this 
 keyboard
 issue
 
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Re: Restoring to factory settings

[Tim Kilburn]

Hi,

Were you able to set the checkbox so that the five Option key presses would not 
enable Mouse keys?

Later...

Tim Kilburn
Fort McMurray, AB Canada

On Jun 30, 2016, at 05:28, Saqib Hussain  wrote:

Hi. I have spoken too  soon and after following your steps to turn the mouse 
keys off! The problem is occurring again. 

> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:49, Tim Kilburn  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Great.  If you'd rather not have this accidentally happen again, do the 
> following.
> 
> • open System Prefs.
> • open the Accessibility pane.
> • In the Accessibility Features table, select Mouse & Trackpad.
> • You'll note a checkbox for Mouse keys, make sure that it is not checked.
> • then you'll also see an Options button on this screen, VO-space on it.
> • On this new screen, there should be a checkbox that reads something to the 
> effect of pressing the Option key five times to enable Mouse keys.  Make sure 
> it is not checked.
> • Press OK and close System Prefs.
> 
> This should make it so that you don't accidentally turn them back on with the 
> Option key.
> 
> Later...
> 
> Tim Kilburn
> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
> 
> On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:42, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
> 
> Hi. I have pressed the option key five times as you have just suggested and I 
> think it might have sold the problem. I was on the main desktop when I 
> pressed it five times. First letter navigation is now working. 
> 
>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:31, Tim Kilburn  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> Try pressing the Option key five times in a row.  If a certain checkbox is 
>> checked in the Accessibility pane of System Prefs, then this set of 
>> key-presses will toggle Mouse keys on/off.
>> 
>> Later...
>> 
>> Tim Kilburn
>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
>> 
>> On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:26, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi. How do I turn the mouse mode off?  This is my final throw of the dice 
>> before I attempt to reset the machine. 
>>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:14, E.T.  wrote:
>>> 
>>> If its a Voiceover issue then bring up Voiceover Utility and on the menu 
>>> bar, under File you will find "Reset all Voiceover preferences". If that 
>>> does not do it, try this.
>>> 
>>> Resetting PRAM.
>>> 
>>> Shut down.
>>> Locate following keys on keyboard:
>>> Option-Cmd-P-R
>>> Hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
>>> 
>>> Turn Mac on.
>>> Immediately press and hold the four keys. You must press this key 
>>> combination before the black screen with Apple logo appears.
>>> 
>>> Continue holding keys until Mac restarts, and you hear startup sound for 
>>> second time.
>>> 
>>> Release keys.
>>> After resetting PRAM, you may need to update your speaker volume, display 
>>> resolution, and startup disk preferences.
>>> 
>>> From E.T.'s Keyboard...
>>> Are We Alone in the Universe?
>>> ancient.ali...@icloud.com
>>> 
 On 6/29/2016 2:28 PM, Saqib Hussain wrote:
 Hi. If you have read my emails about keyboard behaving oddly! This is the 
 reason why I need to reset my Mac because I can't find a solution for the 
 problem
 
> On 29 Jun 2016, at 21:45, jeff `greene  wrote:
> 
> Hi Saqib,
> 1 backup all your data
> 2 shut down your mac
> 3 reboot holding down command+r which will get you into recovery mode
> 4 wait like a minute then hit command+f5 to bring up VO
> 5 you'll find yourself in a table, choose disc utility and erase your hdd
> 6 close disc utility, interact with that table again and choose
> install mac osx. You'll have to enter your apple id and password and
> then you should be all set!
> Hope this helps! Jeff
> 
> 
>> On 6/29/16, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
>> Hi. How do I restore my Mac to factory settings. I can't fix this 
>> keyboard
>> issue
>> 
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Re: Restoring to factory settings

[E.T.]

   Did you reset the PRAM yet?

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On 6/30/2016 4:28 AM, Saqib Hussain wrote:

Hi. I have spoken too  soon and after following your steps to turn the mouse 
keys off! The problem is occurring again.


On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:49, Tim Kilburn  wrote:

Hi,

Great.  If you'd rather not have this accidentally happen again, do the 
following.

• open System Prefs.
• open the Accessibility pane.
• In the Accessibility Features table, select Mouse & Trackpad.
• You'll note a checkbox for Mouse keys, make sure that it is not checked.
• then you'll also see an Options button on this screen, VO-space on it.
• On this new screen, there should be a checkbox that reads something to the 
effect of pressing the Option key five times to enable Mouse keys.  Make sure 
it is not checked.
• Press OK and close System Prefs.

This should make it so that you don't accidentally turn them back on with the 
Option key.

Later...

Tim Kilburn
Fort McMurray, AB Canada

On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:42, Saqib Hussain  wrote:

Hi. I have pressed the option key five times as you have just suggested and I 
think it might have sold the problem. I was on the main desktop when I pressed 
it five times. First letter navigation is now working.


On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:31, Tim Kilburn  wrote:

Hi,

Try pressing the Option key five times in a row.  If a certain checkbox is 
checked in the Accessibility pane of System Prefs, then this set of key-presses 
will toggle Mouse keys on/off.

Later...

Tim Kilburn
Fort McMurray, AB Canada

On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:26, Saqib Hussain  wrote:

Hi. How do I turn the mouse mode off?  This is my final throw of the dice 
before I attempt to reset the machine.

On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:14, E.T.  wrote:

If its a Voiceover issue then bring up Voiceover Utility and on the menu bar, under File 
you will find "Reset all Voiceover preferences". If that does not do it, try 
this.

Resetting PRAM.

Shut down.
Locate following keys on keyboard:
Option-Cmd-P-R
Hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.

Turn Mac on.
Immediately press and hold the four keys. You must press this key combination 
before the black screen with Apple logo appears.

Continue holding keys until Mac restarts, and you hear startup sound for second 
time.

Release keys.
After resetting PRAM, you may need to update your speaker volume, display 
resolution, and startup disk preferences.

From E.T.'s Keyboard...
Are We Alone in the Universe?
ancient.ali...@icloud.com


On 6/29/2016 2:28 PM, Saqib Hussain wrote:
Hi. If you have read my emails about keyboard behaving oddly! This is the 
reason why I need to reset my Mac because I can't find a solution for the 
problem


On 29 Jun 2016, at 21:45, jeff `greene  wrote:

Hi Saqib,
1 backup all your data
2 shut down your mac
3 reboot holding down command+r which will get you into recovery mode
4 wait like a minute then hit command+f5 to bring up VO
5 you'll find yourself in a table, choose disc utility and erase your hdd
6 close disc utility, interact with that table again and choose
install mac osx. You'll have to enter your apple id and password and
then you should be all set!
Hope this helps! Jeff



On 6/29/16, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
Hi. How do I restore my Mac to factory settings. I can't fix this keyboard
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Re: Restoring to factory settings

[Saqib Hussain]

Hi. I have spoken too  soon and after following your steps to turn the mouse 
keys off! The problem is occurring again. 

> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:49, Tim Kilburn  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Great.  If you'd rather not have this accidentally happen again, do the 
> following.
> 
> • open System Prefs.
> • open the Accessibility pane.
> • In the Accessibility Features table, select Mouse & Trackpad.
> • You'll note a checkbox for Mouse keys, make sure that it is not checked.
> • then you'll also see an Options button on this screen, VO-space on it.
> • On this new screen, there should be a checkbox that reads something to the 
> effect of pressing the Option key five times to enable Mouse keys.  Make sure 
> it is not checked.
> • Press OK and close System Prefs.
> 
> This should make it so that you don't accidentally turn them back on with the 
> Option key.
> 
> Later...
> 
> Tim Kilburn
> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
> 
> On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:42, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
> 
> Hi. I have pressed the option key five times as you have just suggested and I 
> think it might have sold the problem. I was on the main desktop when I 
> pressed it five times. First letter navigation is now working. 
> 
>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:31, Tim Kilburn  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> Try pressing the Option key five times in a row.  If a certain checkbox is 
>> checked in the Accessibility pane of System Prefs, then this set of 
>> key-presses will toggle Mouse keys on/off.
>> 
>> Later...
>> 
>> Tim Kilburn
>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
>> 
>> On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:26, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi. How do I turn the mouse mode off?  This is my final throw of the dice 
>> before I attempt to reset the machine. 
>>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:14, E.T.  wrote:
>>> 
>>> If its a Voiceover issue then bring up Voiceover Utility and on the menu 
>>> bar, under File you will find "Reset all Voiceover preferences". If that 
>>> does not do it, try this.
>>> 
>>> Resetting PRAM.
>>> 
>>> Shut down.
>>> Locate following keys on keyboard:
>>> Option-Cmd-P-R
>>> Hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
>>> 
>>> Turn Mac on.
>>> Immediately press and hold the four keys. You must press this key 
>>> combination before the black screen with Apple logo appears.
>>> 
>>> Continue holding keys until Mac restarts, and you hear startup sound for 
>>> second time.
>>> 
>>> Release keys.
>>> After resetting PRAM, you may need to update your speaker volume, display 
>>> resolution, and startup disk preferences.
>>> 
>>> From E.T.'s Keyboard...
>>> Are We Alone in the Universe?
>>> ancient.ali...@icloud.com
>>> 
 On 6/29/2016 2:28 PM, Saqib Hussain wrote:
 Hi. If you have read my emails about keyboard behaving oddly! This is the 
 reason why I need to reset my Mac because I can't find a solution for the 
 problem
 
> On 29 Jun 2016, at 21:45, jeff `greene  wrote:
> 
> Hi Saqib,
> 1 backup all your data
> 2 shut down your mac
> 3 reboot holding down command+r which will get you into recovery mode
> 4 wait like a minute then hit command+f5 to bring up VO
> 5 you'll find yourself in a table, choose disc utility and erase your hdd
> 6 close disc utility, interact with that table again and choose
> install mac osx. You'll have to enter your apple id and password and
> then you should be all set!
> Hope this helps! Jeff
> 
> 
>> On 6/29/16, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
>> Hi. How do I restore my Mac to factory settings. I can't fix this 
>> keyboard
>> issue
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Re: Restoring to factory settings

[Saqib Hussain]

Hi. Thank you all for your support today. Usually I am on the Mac around 2 
hours per day but today I must have spent around eight hours because of this 
problem   

> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:46, jaan ali  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Glad that your problem got solved
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>> On Jun 29, 2016, at 6:43 PM, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi. I have pressed the option key five times as you have just suggested and 
>> I think it might have sold the problem. I was on the main desktop when I 
>> pressed it five times. First letter navigation is now working. 
>> 
>>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:31, Tim Kilburn  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> 
>>> Try pressing the Option key five times in a row.  If a certain checkbox is 
>>> checked in the Accessibility pane of System Prefs, then this set of 
>>> key-presses will toggle Mouse keys on/off.
>>> 
>>> Later...
>>> 
>>> Tim Kilburn
>>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
>>> 
>>> On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:26, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi. How do I turn the mouse mode off?  This is my final throw of the dice 
>>> before I attempt to reset the machine. 
 On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:14, E.T.  wrote:
 
 If its a Voiceover issue then bring up Voiceover Utility and on the menu 
 bar, under File you will find "Reset all Voiceover preferences". If that 
 does not do it, try this.
 
 Resetting PRAM.
 
 Shut down.
 Locate following keys on keyboard:
 Option-Cmd-P-R
 Hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
 
 Turn Mac on.
 Immediately press and hold the four keys. You must press this key 
 combination before the black screen with Apple logo appears.
 
 Continue holding keys until Mac restarts, and you hear startup sound for 
 second time.
 
 Release keys.
 After resetting PRAM, you may need to update your speaker volume, display 
 resolution, and startup disk preferences.
 
 From E.T.'s Keyboard...
 Are We Alone in the Universe?
 ancient.ali...@icloud.com
 
> On 6/29/2016 2:28 PM, Saqib Hussain wrote:
> Hi. If you have read my emails about keyboard behaving oddly! This is the 
> reason why I need to reset my Mac because I can't find a solution for the 
> problem
> 
>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 21:45, jeff `greene  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Saqib,
>> 1 backup all your data
>> 2 shut down your mac
>> 3 reboot holding down command+r which will get you into recovery mode
>> 4 wait like a minute then hit command+f5 to bring up VO
>> 5 you'll find yourself in a table, choose disc utility and erase your hdd
>> 6 close disc utility, interact with that table again and choose
>> install mac osx. You'll have to enter your apple id and password and
>> then you should be all set!
>> Hope this helps! Jeff
>> 
>> 
>>> On 6/29/16, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
>>> Hi. How do I restore my Mac to factory settings. I can't fix this 
>>> keyboard
>>> issue
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Re: Restoring to factory settings

[Tim Kilburn]

Hi,

Great.  If you'd rather not have this accidentally happen again, do the 
following.

• open System Prefs.
• open the Accessibility pane.
• In the Accessibility Features table, select Mouse & Trackpad.
• You'll note a checkbox for Mouse keys, make sure that it is not checked.
• then you'll also see an Options button on this screen, VO-space on it.
• On this new screen, there should be a checkbox that reads something to the 
effect of pressing the Option key five times to enable Mouse keys.  Make sure 
it is not checked.
• Press OK and close System Prefs.

This should make it so that you don't accidentally turn them back on with the 
Option key.

Later...

Tim Kilburn
Fort McMurray, AB Canada

On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:42, Saqib Hussain  wrote:

Hi. I have pressed the option key five times as you have just suggested and I 
think it might have sold the problem. I was on the main desktop when I pressed 
it five times. First letter navigation is now working. 

> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:31, Tim Kilburn  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Try pressing the Option key five times in a row.  If a certain checkbox is 
> checked in the Accessibility pane of System Prefs, then this set of 
> key-presses will toggle Mouse keys on/off.
> 
> Later...
> 
> Tim Kilburn
> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
> 
> On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:26, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
> 
> Hi. How do I turn the mouse mode off?  This is my final throw of the dice 
> before I attempt to reset the machine. 
>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:14, E.T.  wrote:
>> 
>> If its a Voiceover issue then bring up Voiceover Utility and on the menu 
>> bar, under File you will find "Reset all Voiceover preferences". If that 
>> does not do it, try this.
>> 
>> Resetting PRAM.
>> 
>> Shut down.
>> Locate following keys on keyboard:
>> Option-Cmd-P-R
>> Hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
>> 
>> Turn Mac on.
>> Immediately press and hold the four keys. You must press this key 
>> combination before the black screen with Apple logo appears.
>> 
>> Continue holding keys until Mac restarts, and you hear startup sound for 
>> second time.
>> 
>> Release keys.
>> After resetting PRAM, you may need to update your speaker volume, display 
>> resolution, and startup disk preferences.
>> 
>> From E.T.'s Keyboard...
>> Are We Alone in the Universe?
>> ancient.ali...@icloud.com
>> 
>>> On 6/29/2016 2:28 PM, Saqib Hussain wrote:
>>> Hi. If you have read my emails about keyboard behaving oddly! This is the 
>>> reason why I need to reset my Mac because I can't find a solution for the 
>>> problem
>>> 
 On 29 Jun 2016, at 21:45, jeff `greene  wrote:
 
 Hi Saqib,
 1 backup all your data
 2 shut down your mac
 3 reboot holding down command+r which will get you into recovery mode
 4 wait like a minute then hit command+f5 to bring up VO
 5 you'll find yourself in a table, choose disc utility and erase your hdd
 6 close disc utility, interact with that table again and choose
 install mac osx. You'll have to enter your apple id and password and
 then you should be all set!
 Hope this helps! Jeff
 
 
> On 6/29/16, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
> Hi. How do I restore my Mac to factory settings. I can't fix this keyboard
> issue
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Re: Restoring to factory settings

[jaan ali]

Glad that your problem got solved
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> On Jun 29, 2016, at 6:43 PM, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
> 
> Hi. I have pressed the option key five times as you have just suggested and I 
> think it might have sold the problem. I was on the main desktop when I 
> pressed it five times. First letter navigation is now working. 
> 
>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:31, Tim Kilburn  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> Try pressing the Option key five times in a row.  If a certain checkbox is 
>> checked in the Accessibility pane of System Prefs, then this set of 
>> key-presses will toggle Mouse keys on/off.
>> 
>> Later...
>> 
>> Tim Kilburn
>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
>> 
>> On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:26, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi. How do I turn the mouse mode off?  This is my final throw of the dice 
>> before I attempt to reset the machine. 
>>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:14, E.T.  wrote:
>>> 
>>> If its a Voiceover issue then bring up Voiceover Utility and on the menu 
>>> bar, under File you will find "Reset all Voiceover preferences". If that 
>>> does not do it, try this.
>>> 
>>> Resetting PRAM.
>>> 
>>> Shut down.
>>> Locate following keys on keyboard:
>>> Option-Cmd-P-R
>>> Hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
>>> 
>>> Turn Mac on.
>>> Immediately press and hold the four keys. You must press this key 
>>> combination before the black screen with Apple logo appears.
>>> 
>>> Continue holding keys until Mac restarts, and you hear startup sound for 
>>> second time.
>>> 
>>> Release keys.
>>> After resetting PRAM, you may need to update your speaker volume, display 
>>> resolution, and startup disk preferences.
>>> 
>>> From E.T.'s Keyboard...
>>> Are We Alone in the Universe?
>>> ancient.ali...@icloud.com
>>> 
 On 6/29/2016 2:28 PM, Saqib Hussain wrote:
 Hi. If you have read my emails about keyboard behaving oddly! This is the 
 reason why I need to reset my Mac because I can't find a solution for the 
 problem
 
> On 29 Jun 2016, at 21:45, jeff `greene  wrote:
> 
> Hi Saqib,
> 1 backup all your data
> 2 shut down your mac
> 3 reboot holding down command+r which will get you into recovery mode
> 4 wait like a minute then hit command+f5 to bring up VO
> 5 you'll find yourself in a table, choose disc utility and erase your hdd
> 6 close disc utility, interact with that table again and choose
> install mac osx. You'll have to enter your apple id and password and
> then you should be all set!
> Hope this helps! Jeff
> 
> 
>> On 6/29/16, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
>> Hi. How do I restore my Mac to factory settings. I can't fix this 
>> keyboard
>> issue
>> 
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Re: Restoring to factory settings

[jaan ali]

 I press come on plus; for unlock the command key
Oar may be you head quik nav on turn it off
Or lastly may be you have voiceover keys lock press voiceover keys and ; to 
unlock and lock 
Thanks

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> On Jun 29, 2016, at 6:35 PM, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
> 
> Hi. My other issue that I can no longer navigate by first letter when in 
> system preferences! I still am getting this command key locking up. 
>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 22:52, Tim Kilburn  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> There is no setting that will disable specific keys on your keyboard after 
>> time has elapsed.  I wonder if you're accidentally turning on Mouse keys?  
>> Mouse keys, when enabled often disables the use of the cmd key.  If this is 
>> happening with multiple keyboards, then it's guaranteed to be a software 
>> setting, such as something in the Keyboard pane of System Prefs, something 
>> in the Accessibility pane of System Prefs or something to do with the 
>> VoiceOver Utility.  If VO Utility is the culprit, then look in the Keyboard 
>> commander area.  If in the Accessibility pane, then check if Mouse keys is 
>> enabled.  It's also possible that the Modifier keys have been changed in 
>> some way within the Keyboard pane.
>> 
>> Later...
>> 
>> Tim Kilburn
>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
>> 
>> On Jun 29, 2016, at 15:28, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi. If you have read my emails about keyboard behaving oddly! This is the 
>> reason why I need to reset my Mac because I can't find a solution for the 
>> problem 
>> 
>>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 21:45, jeff `greene  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Saqib,
>>> 1 backup all your data
>>> 2 shut down your mac
>>> 3 reboot holding down command+r which will get you into recovery mode
>>> 4 wait like a minute then hit command+f5 to bring up VO
>>> 5 you'll find yourself in a table, choose disc utility and erase your hdd
>>> 6 close disc utility, interact with that table again and choose
>>> install mac osx. You'll have to enter your apple id and password and
>>> then you should be all set!
>>> Hope this helps! Jeff
>>> 
>>> 
 On 6/29/16, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
 Hi. How do I restore my Mac to factory settings. I can't fix this keyboard
 issue
 
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Re: Restoring to factory settings

[Saqib Hussain]

Hi. I have pressed the option key five times as you have just suggested and I 
think it might have sold the problem. I was on the main desktop when I pressed 
it five times. First letter navigation is now working. 

> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:31, Tim Kilburn  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Try pressing the Option key five times in a row.  If a certain checkbox is 
> checked in the Accessibility pane of System Prefs, then this set of 
> key-presses will toggle Mouse keys on/off.
> 
> Later...
> 
> Tim Kilburn
> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
> 
> On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:26, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
> 
> Hi. How do I turn the mouse mode off?  This is my final throw of the dice 
> before I attempt to reset the machine. 
>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:14, E.T.  wrote:
>> 
>> If its a Voiceover issue then bring up Voiceover Utility and on the menu 
>> bar, under File you will find "Reset all Voiceover preferences". If that 
>> does not do it, try this.
>> 
>> Resetting PRAM.
>> 
>> Shut down.
>> Locate following keys on keyboard:
>> Option-Cmd-P-R
>> Hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
>> 
>> Turn Mac on.
>> Immediately press and hold the four keys. You must press this key 
>> combination before the black screen with Apple logo appears.
>> 
>> Continue holding keys until Mac restarts, and you hear startup sound for 
>> second time.
>> 
>> Release keys.
>> After resetting PRAM, you may need to update your speaker volume, display 
>> resolution, and startup disk preferences.
>> 
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>> ancient.ali...@icloud.com
>> 
>>> On 6/29/2016 2:28 PM, Saqib Hussain wrote:
>>> Hi. If you have read my emails about keyboard behaving oddly! This is the 
>>> reason why I need to reset my Mac because I can't find a solution for the 
>>> problem
>>> 
 On 29 Jun 2016, at 21:45, jeff `greene  wrote:
 
 Hi Saqib,
 1 backup all your data
 2 shut down your mac
 3 reboot holding down command+r which will get you into recovery mode
 4 wait like a minute then hit command+f5 to bring up VO
 5 you'll find yourself in a table, choose disc utility and erase your hdd
 6 close disc utility, interact with that table again and choose
 install mac osx. You'll have to enter your apple id and password and
 then you should be all set!
 Hope this helps! Jeff
 
 
> On 6/29/16, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
> Hi. How do I restore my Mac to factory settings. I can't fix this keyboard
> issue
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Re: Restoring to factory settings

[Tim Kilburn]

Hi,

Mouse keys will affect that as well.  I tested it just before I sent the 
original suggestion.

Later...

Tim Kilburn
Fort McMurray, AB Canada

On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:34, Saqib Hussain  wrote:

Hi. My other issue that I can no longer navigate by first letter when in system 
preferences! I still am getting this command key locking up. 
> On 29 Jun 2016, at 22:52, Tim Kilburn  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> There is no setting that will disable specific keys on your keyboard after 
> time has elapsed.  I wonder if you're accidentally turning on Mouse keys?  
> Mouse keys, when enabled often disables the use of the cmd key.  If this is 
> happening with multiple keyboards, then it's guaranteed to be a software 
> setting, such as something in the Keyboard pane of System Prefs, something in 
> the Accessibility pane of System Prefs or something to do with the VoiceOver 
> Utility.  If VO Utility is the culprit, then look in the Keyboard commander 
> area.  If in the Accessibility pane, then check if Mouse keys is enabled.  
> It's also possible that the Modifier keys have been changed in some way 
> within the Keyboard pane.
> 
> Later...
> 
> Tim Kilburn
> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
> 
> On Jun 29, 2016, at 15:28, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
> 
> Hi. If you have read my emails about keyboard behaving oddly! This is the 
> reason why I need to reset my Mac because I can't find a solution for the 
> problem 
> 
>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 21:45, jeff `greene  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Saqib,
>> 1 backup all your data
>> 2 shut down your mac
>> 3 reboot holding down command+r which will get you into recovery mode
>> 4 wait like a minute then hit command+f5 to bring up VO
>> 5 you'll find yourself in a table, choose disc utility and erase your hdd
>> 6 close disc utility, interact with that table again and choose
>> install mac osx. You'll have to enter your apple id and password and
>> then you should be all set!
>> Hope this helps! Jeff
>> 
>> 
>>> On 6/29/16, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
>>> Hi. How do I restore my Mac to factory settings. I can't fix this keyboard
>>> issue
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Re: Restoring to factory settings

[Saqib Hussain]

Hi. My other issue that I can no longer navigate by first letter when in system 
preferences! I still am getting this command key locking up. 
> On 29 Jun 2016, at 22:52, Tim Kilburn  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> There is no setting that will disable specific keys on your keyboard after 
> time has elapsed.  I wonder if you're accidentally turning on Mouse keys?  
> Mouse keys, when enabled often disables the use of the cmd key.  If this is 
> happening with multiple keyboards, then it's guaranteed to be a software 
> setting, such as something in the Keyboard pane of System Prefs, something in 
> the Accessibility pane of System Prefs or something to do with the VoiceOver 
> Utility.  If VO Utility is the culprit, then look in the Keyboard commander 
> area.  If in the Accessibility pane, then check if Mouse keys is enabled.  
> It's also possible that the Modifier keys have been changed in some way 
> within the Keyboard pane.
> 
> Later...
> 
> Tim Kilburn
> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
> 
> On Jun 29, 2016, at 15:28, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
> 
> Hi. If you have read my emails about keyboard behaving oddly! This is the 
> reason why I need to reset my Mac because I can't find a solution for the 
> problem 
> 
>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 21:45, jeff `greene  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Saqib,
>> 1 backup all your data
>> 2 shut down your mac
>> 3 reboot holding down command+r which will get you into recovery mode
>> 4 wait like a minute then hit command+f5 to bring up VO
>> 5 you'll find yourself in a table, choose disc utility and erase your hdd
>> 6 close disc utility, interact with that table again and choose
>> install mac osx. You'll have to enter your apple id and password and
>> then you should be all set!
>> Hope this helps! Jeff
>> 
>> 
>>> On 6/29/16, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
>>> Hi. How do I restore my Mac to factory settings. I can't fix this keyboard
>>> issue
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Re: Restoring to factory settings

[Tim Kilburn]

Hi,

Try pressing the Option key five times in a row.  If a certain checkbox is 
checked in the Accessibility pane of System Prefs, then this set of key-presses 
will toggle Mouse keys on/off.

Later...

Tim Kilburn
Fort McMurray, AB Canada

On Jun 29, 2016, at 16:26, Saqib Hussain  wrote:

Hi. How do I turn the mouse mode off?  This is my final throw of the dice 
before I attempt to reset the machine. 
> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:14, E.T.  wrote:
> 
>  If its a Voiceover issue then bring up Voiceover Utility and on the menu 
> bar, under File you will find "Reset all Voiceover preferences". If that does 
> not do it, try this.
> 
>  Resetting PRAM.
> 
> Shut down.
> Locate following keys on keyboard:
> Option-Cmd-P-R
> Hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
> 
> Turn Mac on.
> Immediately press and hold the four keys. You must press this key combination 
> before the black screen with Apple logo appears.
> 
> Continue holding keys until Mac restarts, and you hear startup sound for 
> second time.
> 
> Release keys.
> After resetting PRAM, you may need to update your speaker volume, display 
> resolution, and startup disk preferences.
> 
> From E.T.'s Keyboard...
> Are We Alone in the Universe?
> ancient.ali...@icloud.com
> 
> On 6/29/2016 2:28 PM, Saqib Hussain wrote:
>> Hi. If you have read my emails about keyboard behaving oddly! This is the 
>> reason why I need to reset my Mac because I can't find a solution for the 
>> problem
>> 
>>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 21:45, jeff `greene  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Saqib,
>>> 1 backup all your data
>>> 2 shut down your mac
>>> 3 reboot holding down command+r which will get you into recovery mode
>>> 4 wait like a minute then hit command+f5 to bring up VO
>>> 5 you'll find yourself in a table, choose disc utility and erase your hdd
>>> 6 close disc utility, interact with that table again and choose
>>> install mac osx. You'll have to enter your apple id and password and
>>> then you should be all set!
>>> Hope this helps! Jeff
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: Restoring to factory settings

[Saqib Hussain]

Hi. How do I turn the mouse mode off?  This is my final throw of the dice 
before I attempt to reset the machine. 
> On 29 Jun 2016, at 23:14, E.T.  wrote:
> 
>   If its a Voiceover issue then bring up Voiceover Utility and on the menu 
> bar, under File you will find "Reset all Voiceover preferences". If that does 
> not do it, try this.
> 
>   Resetting PRAM.
> 
> Shut down.
> Locate following keys on keyboard:
>  Option-Cmd-P-R
> Hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
> 
> Turn Mac on.
> Immediately press and hold the four keys. You must press this key combination 
> before the black screen with Apple logo appears.
> 
> Continue holding keys until Mac restarts, and you hear startup sound for 
> second time.
> 
> Release keys.
> After resetting PRAM, you may need to update your speaker volume, display 
> resolution, and startup disk preferences.
> 
> From E.T.'s Keyboard...
>  Are We Alone in the Universe?
> ancient.ali...@icloud.com
> 
> On 6/29/2016 2:28 PM, Saqib Hussain wrote:
>> Hi. If you have read my emails about keyboard behaving oddly! This is the 
>> reason why I need to reset my Mac because I can't find a solution for the 
>> problem
>> 
>>> On 29 Jun 2016, at 21:45, jeff `greene  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Saqib,
>>> 1 backup all your data
>>> 2 shut down your mac
>>> 3 reboot holding down command+r which will get you into recovery mode
>>> 4 wait like a minute then hit command+f5 to bring up VO
>>> 5 you'll find yourself in a table, choose disc utility and erase your hdd
>>> 6 close disc utility, interact with that table again and choose
>>> install mac osx. You'll have to enter your apple id and password and
>>> then you should be all set!
>>> Hope this helps! Jeff
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: Restoring to factory settings

[E.T.]

   If its a Voiceover issue then bring up Voiceover Utility and on the 
menu bar, under File you will find "Reset all Voiceover preferences". If 
that does not do it, try this.


   Resetting PRAM.

Shut down.
Locate following keys on keyboard:
  Option-Cmd-P-R
Hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.

Turn Mac on.
Immediately press and hold the four keys. You must press this key 
combination before the black screen with Apple logo appears.


Continue holding keys until Mac restarts, and you hear startup sound for 
second time.


Release keys.
After resetting PRAM, you may need to update your speaker volume, 
display resolution, and startup disk preferences.


From E.T.'s Keyboard...
  Are We Alone in the Universe?
ancient.ali...@icloud.com

On 6/29/2016 2:28 PM, Saqib Hussain wrote:

Hi. If you have read my emails about keyboard behaving oddly! This is the 
reason why I need to reset my Mac because I can't find a solution for the 
problem


On 29 Jun 2016, at 21:45, jeff `greene  wrote:

Hi Saqib,
1 backup all your data
2 shut down your mac
3 reboot holding down command+r which will get you into recovery mode
4 wait like a minute then hit command+f5 to bring up VO
5 you'll find yourself in a table, choose disc utility and erase your hdd
6 close disc utility, interact with that table again and choose
install mac osx. You'll have to enter your apple id and password and
then you should be all set!
Hope this helps! Jeff



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Hi. How do I restore my Mac to factory settings. I can't fix this keyboard
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Re: Restoring to factory settings

[Tim Kilburn]

Hi,

There is no setting that will disable specific keys on your keyboard after time 
has elapsed.  I wonder if you're accidentally turning on Mouse keys?  Mouse 
keys, when enabled often disables the use of the cmd key.  If this is happening 
with multiple keyboards, then it's guaranteed to be a software setting, such as 
something in the Keyboard pane of System Prefs, something in the Accessibility 
pane of System Prefs or something to do with the VoiceOver Utility.  If VO 
Utility is the culprit, then look in the Keyboard commander area.  If in the 
Accessibility pane, then check if Mouse keys is enabled.  It's also possible 
that the Modifier keys have been changed in some way within the Keyboard pane.

Later...

Tim Kilburn
Fort McMurray, AB Canada

On Jun 29, 2016, at 15:28, Saqib Hussain  wrote:

Hi. If you have read my emails about keyboard behaving oddly! This is the 
reason why I need to reset my Mac because I can't find a solution for the 
problem 

> On 29 Jun 2016, at 21:45, jeff `greene  wrote:
> 
> Hi Saqib,
> 1 backup all your data
> 2 shut down your mac
> 3 reboot holding down command+r which will get you into recovery mode
> 4 wait like a minute then hit command+f5 to bring up VO
> 5 you'll find yourself in a table, choose disc utility and erase your hdd
> 6 close disc utility, interact with that table again and choose
> install mac osx. You'll have to enter your apple id and password and
> then you should be all set!
> Hope this helps! Jeff
> 
> 
>> On 6/29/16, Saqib Hussain  wrote:
>> Hi. How do I restore my Mac to factory settings. I can't fix this keyboard
>> issue
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Re: Restoring to factory settings

[Saqib Hussain]

Hi. If you have read my emails about keyboard behaving oddly! This is the 
reason why I need to reset my Mac because I can't find a solution for the 
problem 

> On 29 Jun 2016, at 21:45, jeff `greene  wrote:
> 
> Hi Saqib,
> 1 backup all your data
> 2 shut down your mac
> 3 reboot holding down command+r which will get you into recovery mode
> 4 wait like a minute then hit command+f5 to bring up VO
> 5 you'll find yourself in a table, choose disc utility and erase your hdd
> 6 close disc utility, interact with that table again and choose
> install mac osx. You'll have to enter your apple id and password and
> then you should be all set!
> Hope this helps! Jeff
> 
> 
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>> Hi. How do I restore my Mac to factory settings. I can't fix this keyboard
>> issue
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Re: Restoring to factory settings

[jeff `greene]

Hi Saqib,
1 backup all your data
2 shut down your mac
3 reboot holding down command+r which will get you into recovery mode
4 wait like a minute then hit command+f5 to bring up VO
5 you'll find yourself in a table, choose disc utility and erase your hdd
6 close disc utility, interact with that table again and choose
install mac osx. You'll have to enter your apple id and password and
then you should be all set!
Hope this helps! Jeff


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