
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 (if you want to use Mac OS 9 applications with your computer).
Important: Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk before reinstalling software. Apple is not responsible for any lost data.
Installing Mac OS X and Applications
To install Mac OS X and the applications that came with your computer, follow these steps:
1Back up your essential files, if possible.
2Make sure your power adapter is plugged in.
3Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer.
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5Follow the onscreen instructions.
6After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions. Your computer may restart and ask you to insert the next Mac OS X install disc.
Note: If you want to restore Mac OS X on your computer to the original factory settings, click Options in the “Select a Destination” pane of the Installer, and then select “Erase and Install.”
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.
After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions for a basic installation of Mac OS X. To install custom applications, click Customize, click the triangle next to the application, and put a check in the box next to the application that matches your language.
Installing Applications
To install just the applications that came with your computer, follow the steps below. Your computer must have Mac OS X already installed.
1Back up your essential files, if possible.
2Make sure your power adapter is plugged in.
3Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer.
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