Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 59
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 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.
2Insert the Mac OS X install disc 1 that came with your computer.
3Double-click “Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software.”
4Follow the onscreen instructions.
5After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen
instructions. Your computer may restart and ask you to insert the Mac OS X install
disc 2.
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.

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.
2Insert the Mac OS X install disc 1 that came with your computer.
3Double-click “Install Bundled Software Only.”
4Follow the onscreen instructions.
5After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen
instructions. Your computer may restart and ask you to insert the Mac OS X install
disc 2.
Note: To install iCal, iChat AV, iMovie, iPhoto, iSync, iTunes, and Safari, follow the
“Installing Mac OS X and Applications” instructions above.