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.
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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 disc.
Important: Because the ÒErase and InstallÓ option erases your destination disk, you should back up your essential files before installing Mac OS X and other applications.
Installing Applications
To install the applications that came with your computer, follow the steps below. Your computer must have Mac OS X already installed.
To install the applications:
1Back up your important files, if possible.
2Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer.
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
