how do i re-install OS X?

[larns23]

Initially i wanted to use windows xp so i installed bootcamp and started using it, but encoutered a few problems with my new firewire hardware....so i have just decided to scrap bootcamp xp and use OS X ..so what is the procedure for installing OS X now i have bootcamp?

[Buzz]

Back EVERYTHING up.

Insert the OSX CD, restart as directed, when you reach the installation options, choose Erase and install. If the option is available you might also try checking the "Retain users and network settings" box to keep all your user information and network settings.

[larns23]

i get to a screen and it says select a destination, machinosh HD 23gb and Untitiled 88.5gb free I had a large partition for xp. i dont get how i can get rid of this partition, becuase i have to choose one to instal OS X!!

so im a little confused here

[Buzz]

Okay... if you've backed everything up. And you're sitting on the installer screen after rebooting. From the menu, choose Utilities (it might read "Tools", it's been a while since I installed) then Disk Utility. Select the hard drive on the left, then click the Partition tab on the right. From the drop down choose "1 Partition" Then click okay. It will ask if you are sure. THIS WILL ERASE EVERYTHING ON YOUR HARD DRIVE.

After the partitioning is done. choose File > Quit Disk Utility, then proceed with the OSX installation.

[larns23]

ahhhhhhh i figured it out thanks allot