60 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer
Use the software installation discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X
and the applications that came with your computer.
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.
3Double-click “Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software.”
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: Choosing the “Erase and Install” option erases the entire contents of your
destination disk. You should back up your important files before installing Mac OS X.
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