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Software restore

Sep 7, 2007 2:02AM PDT

I have an iMac G4 running Tiger! I accidently deleted my HD Library Folder. Some programs are not working right. There is nothing in the Receipts Folder. Someone said I have to do an Archrive & install, is this correct and how do I do this?

Thanks Eleanor

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Archive and Install
Sep 7, 2007 4:37AM PDT

Insert your OS X installation disk or your Restore Disks, (Came with the computer) whichever has the latest OS on it.
Restart the computer, holding down the "C" key. the computer will start form the CD/DVD.
Start the installation process but when you receive the warning that you cannot install unless you change your options, choose to change the options.
Choose, Archive and Install from the list. DO NOT CHOOSE FORMAT AND INSTALL.
Proceed with the install.

On completion of the installation, you will have a new system folder, the old folder will still be there but will have been renamed.
All your data will be intact and all your settings will be as you left them.
Your OS will be out of date and will need to be updated immediately.

Other than that, there is nothing to do

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Restore software
Sep 7, 2007 8:31AM PDT

Thank you again for all your help! I figured this was what I had to do. Will let you know how I made out.

Thanks again,
Eleanor

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Please do,
Sep 7, 2007 9:37AM PDT

do not proceed unless you are certain you have checked the Archive and Install option.

Good Luck

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software restore
Sep 8, 2007 6:11AM PDT

Everything worked out great!

Thank you again,
Eleanor

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Always nice to hear that
Sep 8, 2007 8:42AM PDT

something went right.

Well done.

You did the work, we just pointed you in the required direction


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software restore
Sep 8, 2007 8:55AM PDT

Nice talking to you! Bye

Eleanor