[Pinkwheels]

[FONT="Arial"][/FONT]but do not know how to do it. I am on an IMac OS 9.1 G3. I have reinstalled my systems folder several times but haven't had to do a complete reinstall. I have the following disks, Application, Software Install, Software Restore 1-4. Any help is appreciated. Beth but

[icruise]

It's been a while since I've done anything on OS 9, but I think you can just put in the first Software Restore disc and boot holding down the "C" key. (Either that, or it's the Software Install disc). Do you want to completely wipe everything on your computer? If so, you can just have the installer format your hard disk before installing.

[eddiecatflap]

that's os-9 for ya

buggy load of crap

ditch it and get with the 21st century !

[Pinkwheels]

That is uncalled for. I will soon be getting an Ibook. But Ihave to use this for now. I was asking for 2 reasons. One Ineed to do it until I get the Ibook and 2 so that I can give thiscomputer away clean of no problem if you cared to read both of my posts. I posted in two areas!

Originally Posted by eddiecatflap

that's os-9 for ya

buggy load of crap

ditch it and get with the 21st century !

[Pinkwheels]

Originally Posted by Icruise

It's been a while since I've done anything on OS 9, but I think you can just put in the first Software Restore disc and boot holding down the "C" key. (Either that, or it's the Software Install disc). Do you want to completely wipe everything on your computer? If so, you can just have the installer format your hard disk before installing.

Icruise, This is what discs I have, Application, Software Install, Software Restore 1-4. Maybe that will help you help me. At least you were polite. Thank you.

[eddiecatflap]

Originally Posted by Pinkwheels

That is uncalled for. I will soon be getting an Ibook. But Ihave to use this for now. I was asking for 2 reasons. One Ineed to do it until I get the Ibook and 2 so that I can give thiscomputer away clean of no problem if you cared to read both of my posts. I posted in two areas!

sorry if it came off as rude , but to be using os-9 now that x has matured to such a level is quite frankly daft , x destroys 9 in every conceivable way

steve and apple must feel the same otherwise they'd have included classic support in the intel macs

you'll see that when you get an ibook , it'll blow your old imac away

[angelmb]

Do you want to keep your actual system folder?, you could copy your Mac OS 9 System Folder and your Applications folder to another disc, then delete your hard drive and then copy them back and you are done. That is how I do it with my Macs, so it keeps the apps preferences and so…

Another way is to use those software restore disc(s), they'll place all the stuff as it came with your iMac from factory, kinda 'like new'.

Maybe you would preffer to install Mac OS and the apps from the 'software install' and applications discs so you can have a little more control to personalize the installation process.

Finally, I am sure eddiecatflap didn't want to sound rude, just that Mac OS X is much modern and capable, but hey!, I still like Mac OS 9 and have it running in my MDD

[mavherzog]

Originally Posted by Pinkwheels

[FONT="Arial"][/FONT]but do not know how to do it. I am on an IMac OS 9.1 G3. I have reinstalled my systems folder several times but haven't had to do a complete reinstall. I have the following disks, Application, Software Install, Software Restore 1-4. Any help is appreciated. Beth but

Take this opportunity to expand your horizons and throw a Linux distro on there!

[JKT]

Originally Posted by Pinkwheels

Icruise, This is what discs I have, Application, Software Install, Software Restore 1-4. Maybe that will help you help me. At least you were polite. Thank you.

OK, this is a little hazy for me too (been a good 5 years since I had to do it). I assume you want to wipe the hard drive and install everything fresh as if you just bought the iMac yourself?

If so, insert the first Software Restore disk in the iMac. IIRC, it auto launches a programme to re-install the software (after a reboot), but if it doesn't, there will be an application on the disk to Restore Software (or something like that). Double click it to launch it. You will be prompted to restart so that the CD can boot the Mac. Once restarted, you will be presented with various options - one of them will be to reformat the hard drive prior to restoring. If you do want to wipe the drive, then say yes to this option. Then follow the instructions to restore your Mac to the factory state.

If you need to use the iMac before the iBook arrives and don't want to wipe the hard drive yet, leave the above until you are ready to do so. You might want to get a Firewire cable as well so that you can easily copy your files over to the iBook once you get it.

[Pinkwheels]

Ok but my brother said this but I forgot what disk he is talking about so I am confused:

>my recommendation:

1. back up whatever you feel you need on a CD--data, your internet browser
bookmarks, etc.
2. write down the names of the applications you actually use and their
internet addresses so you can go back and download them again.
3. write down your remote access settings on a piece of paper; or try to
print them out.

once you have absolutely everything you need backed up, do a clean install
of your system software and start again from scratch.

Originally Posted by JKT

OK, this is a little hazy for me too (been a good 5 years since I had to do it). I assume you want to wipe the hard drive and install everything fresh as if you just bought the iMac yourself?

If so, insert the first Software Restore disk in the iMac. IIRC, it auto launches a programme to re-install the software (after a reboot), but if it doesn't, there will be an application on the disk to Restore Software (or something like that). Double click it to launch it. You will be prompted to restart so that the CD can boot the Mac. Once restarted, you will be presented with various options - one of them will be to reformat the hard drive prior to restoring. If you do want to wipe the drive, then say yes to this option. Then follow the instructions to restore your Mac to the factory state.

If you need to use the iMac before the iBook arrives and don't want to wipe the hard drive yet, leave the above until you are ready to do so. You might want to get a Firewire cable as well so that you can easily copy your files over to the iBook once you get it.

[angelmb]

Your brother's recommendations are nice, but you can just copy the apps to another disk and then copy the apps -again- to the 'reinstalled' hard disk, this plus the Preferences folder inside the Mac OS 9 System Folder (I would copy the whole System Folder) must get your settings all right, nevertheless, don't hesitate to write down the internet access, mail client… settings, that can't hurt and you get them handy.

I understand your brother says 'clean install of your system software' so maybe he is talking about the System Software CDs, the one that must be labeled as Mac OS 9. But Software Restore would be valid in the same way… so the difference could be that you use the Software Restore to install all the stuff that came with your iMac, so you get the iMac as you got it from the store, while the Mac OS CD could be helpfull if e.g. your Mac OS System got damaged/corrupted and you need to do a install over the 'yet installed' Mac OS version (without erasing firstly the whole disk). I know my advice can be hum… not that clear, but in a nutshell, the Software Restore discs could include some software that is not included with the 'plain' Mac OS 9 installation discs, like AppleWorks, some games, 3rd party utilites…

Don't worry, whatever you choose -Mac OS 9 CD or Software Restore discs- you'll get a bootable Mac OS 9 ready to rumble !

[Pinkwheels]

Thank you Anglemb. You were great help. It is assentially the same as my brother.