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Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro Use the software installation discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X and any applications that came with your computer. If you want to erase and install, use Disk Utility. For information about Disk Utility and its options, see Mac Help, or open Disk Utility (Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility) and choose Help > Disk Utility Help. You can also review detailed instructions in the following Kbase article: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3910?viewlocale=en_US 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 You can reinstall Mac OS X and applications such as Address Book, iChat, iCal, Mail, or Safari. To install Mac OS X: 1 Back up your essential files. 2 Make sure your power adapter is connected and plugged in. 3 Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD that came with your computer. 4 Double-click Install Mac OS X. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions. In the pane where you are prompted to select a disk, select your current Mac OS X hard disk (in most cases, it will be the only one available). 6 To control which parts of Mac OS X are installed, click Customize, and then select the parts you want to install. Click the disclosure triangle next to Applications to select the checkboxes for any applications you want to install. 60 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution

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Chapter 4
Problem, Meet Solution
Reinstalling
the
Software
T
hat
Came
with
Y
our
MacBook
Pro
Use the software installation discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X
and any applications that came with your computer.
If you want to erase and install, use Disk Utility. For information about Disk Utility and
its options, see Mac Help, or open Disk Utility (Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility) and
choose Help > Disk Utility Help. You can also review detailed instructions in the
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
You can reinstall Mac OS X and applications such as Address Book, iChat, iCal, Mail, or
Safari.
To install Mac OS X:
1
Back up your essential files.
2
Make sure your power adapter is connected and plugged in.
3
Insert the
Mac OS X Install DVD
that came with your computer.
4
Double-click Install Mac OS X.
5
Follow the onscreen instructions. In the pane where you are prompted to select a disk,
select your current Mac OS X hard disk (in most cases, it will be the only one available).
6
To control which parts of Mac OS X are installed, click Customize, and then select the
parts you want to install. Click the disclosure triangle next to Applications to select the
checkboxes for any applications you want to install.