Apple IMAC User Manual - Page 358
Reinstalling Your Computer’s Software, Reinstalling System Software, Before Installing System
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CHAPTER 5 Reinstalling Your Computer's Software 5 If you are having problems with the system software or applications that came with your computer, you can replace software in the following ways: m reinstall system software-if you encounter system software problems or you want to add or remove system software components m reinstall individual applications-if you inadvertently erased an application on your hard disk, are having problems with an application, or an application is damaged m restore your hard disk with its original contents-if you want your computer to have its original system software, factory settings, and applications that came with the computer Reinstalling System Software The Mac OS Install application, located on the software install CD, lets you reinstall the Mac OS (or specific components of the Mac OS) on your computer. This CD also includes a Read Me document that describes how to reinstall custom system software settings and application software that came with your computer. Before Installing System Software Before you begin the installation, do the following: m Customized preferences and settings: If you have preferences or settings in control panels and individual applications, make a note of them so you can easily reset them if necessary, after you install system software. Note: If you are having problems with your computer, you may not be able to open any files with preferences or customized settings. 53