Apple 8600 appendix Performing a custom installation

Performing a custom installation

For most Macintosh users, the Easy Install procedure described in the previous sections is appropriate because it automatically installs all the items you need. However, if you’d like to select a combination of system software files for your specific needs, you can customize your system software installation. You use custom installation to install or update one or more specific files, or to save space on your hard disk by installing only the files you want.

To install customized system software, follow these steps:

1Start up your computer from the CD-ROM disc that contains system software.

Do this by inserting the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and holding down the C key while you restart the computer. For detailed steps, see “Starting Up From the System Software CD-ROM Disc” earlier in this chapter.

2Find and open the Disk First Aid icon.

You may need to look in a folder called Utilities to find Disk First Aid.

After Disk First Aid starts, follow the instructions on the screen to verify your disk. Disk First Aid checks your hard disk for any problems.

3When the verification process stops, check the results in the Disk First Aid window.

If the results indicate that your hard disk appears to be OK, choose Quit from the File menu. If Disk First Aid finds a problem, see “Repairing a Damaged Disk” earlier in this chapter.

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