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Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer
Use the software install discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X and the applications that came with your computer, and to install Mac OS 9.
Important: Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk before restoring software. Apple is not responsible for any lost data.
Installing Mac OS X
To install Mac OS X:
1Back up your important files, if possible.
2Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer.
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4Follow the onscreen instructions.
5Select the destination disk for installation and continue following the onscreen instructions.
Your computer may restart and ask you to insert the next Mac OS X install disc.
Important: Because the “Erase and Install” option erases your destination disk, you should back up your essential files before installing Mac OS X and other applications.
Installing Applications
To install the applications that came with your computer, follow the steps below. Your computer must have Mac OS X already installed.
1Back up your important files, if possible.
2Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer.
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4Follow the onscreen instructions.
5Select the destination disk for installation and continue following the onscreen instructions.
To install iCal, iChat, iSync, iTunes, and Safari, follow the “Installing Mac OS X” instructions above.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting