OS X base system on startup 2007 MacBook

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OS X base system on startup 2007 MacBook

Hi, I have a really old MacBook (2007) which was working ok yesterday. I wanted to reformat it to factory settings to recycle it but I was having a look around where to do that. When I went into “disk utility” I ran out of time. Now I can’t get out of that. Even restarting it and using Command R or other suggestions I have seen it just boots to Disk Utility and OS X Base System. How do I force it to just reboot as normal? I haven’t got any CDs or anything to run a reboot. Thanks.

Posted on Apr 3, 2025 1:06 AM

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John Galt

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Apr 3, 2025 5:21 AM in response to daneilleL

Lack of installation media — specifically, that Mac's original, grey, System Install DVD — is a show-stopper.

You're at a dead end. Recycle it in its present condition. Unless of course you want to search for replacement original DVDs or an original retail OS X Snow Leopard DVD which is going to be both time-consuming and expensive.

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