RE: Restoring to factory settings

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

Re: Restoring to factory settings

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

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

Re: Restoring to factory settings

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

Re: Restoring to factory settings

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? >

Re: Restoring to factory settings

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

Re: Restoring to factory settings

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,

Re: Restoring to factory settings

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

Re: Restoring to factory settings

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 > Sent from

Re: Restoring to factory settings

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

Re: Restoring to factory settings

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Re: Restoring to factory settings

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 Sent from my iPhone DISCLAIMER: "The information contained in this message is confidential and may be

Re: Restoring to factory settings

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

Re: Restoring to factory settings

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

Re: Restoring to factory settings

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

Re: Restoring to factory settings

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

Re: Restoring to factory settings

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

Re: Restoring to factory settings

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

Re: Restoring to factory settings

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

Re: Restoring to factory settings

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

Re: Restoring to factory settings

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

Restoring to factory settings

Hi. How do I restore my Mac to factory settings. I can't fix this keyboard issue -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is