How to Delete Windows and Install Mac OS X

For years, it was impossible to take an operating system from a Mac or IBM compatible (PC) and install it on the other computer. This was due to the fact Mac's used PowerPC processors, while Windows based computers mostly used Intel processors. However, several years ago Mac decided to convert and use the more power Intel processors. This switch made it possible to import operating systems from Mac computers to Windows based computers.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Insert the Mac OS X Installation Disc into the computer and reboot it.

2. Select your desired language when the boot disk starts and click "Continue."

3. Select "Utilities."

4. Click "Disk Utilities."

5. Format the hard drive as "Mac OS Extended." This will delete Windows in preparation for Mac OS X.

6. Exit "Disk Utilities" and select "Mac OS Extended" (the drive which was just created).

7. Click "Continue."

8. Choose the operating options associated with your computer's hardware (your processor type).

9. Click "Continue," and the computer will scan your Installation Disk for errors. Installation will then begin after the disk has been checked.

10. Eject the Installation Disk once the computer restarts. The computer will restart once the installation has completed.

11. Type in your user preferences (such as time zone, settings and name) when the Mac OS X operating system completely boots up.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure to back up all information you wish to keep before installing Mac OS X. All information will be removed when the hard drive is formatted.

References

• Newest Mac Operating System