If your hard disk already has system software installed and there is a problem with the disk or the software, you may see this icon in the middle of the screen:
If this icon appears, first test your startup hard disk and repair any damage by following the instructions in “Repairing a Damaged Disk” in Chapter 6. If repairing the disk doesn’t help, follow the instructions in the next section.
When to use the Macintosh Performa CD: Performa Software
You reinstall your computer’s software with the Macintosh Performa CD: Performa Software, a compact disc that came with your computer. The Macintosh Performa CD: Performa Software contains system software (the software that enables your computer to operate) and other application programs that came installed on your computer.
You need to reinstall your computer’s software if
myour computer will not start
ma file or an application program is missing or damaged
This chapter describes three ways to use the Macintosh Performa CD:
Performa Software:
mYou can reinstall (restore) just the system
mYou can reinstall (restore) all the software that came with your computer by using the Restore All Software program.
mYou can copy one or more individual files from the
You also use the Macintosh Performa CD: Performa Software as a startup device when your computer won’t start up properly.
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