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helric · Jan 29, 2008, 06:42 PM

I recently bought a used powerbook G4, it worked great untill i tried updating the OS X version it had. It might have been something I did, but to get on with it I purchased a new recovery disc and install disc for the powerbook, I just wanted to know the easiest and safest way to install it on the laptop with n problems.

MichiganRich · Jan 29, 2008, 06:56 PM

What exactly did you purchase? There really isn't a 'recovery disc' for OSX. Did you get a full retail copy of OSX 10.4 or 10.5 or something different?

helric · Jan 29, 2008, 07:00 PM

Apple PowerBook Mac OS 9 Install & restore disks. Apple PowerBook Mac OS X Install & restore disks. Also includes iPhoto version 1.0, and Apple Hardware Test disk.

helric · Jan 29, 2008, 07:06 PM

yes it was all new , never registered the exact version I don'tknow yet it hasn't got here yet 10.1 or 2 if that makes since to you.

Cold Warrior · Jan 29, 2008, 07:10 PM

If you don't have any data on it you care about, just do a clean installation. This wipes the hard drive.

helric · Jan 29, 2008, 07:17 PM

Do I just install the cd same as windows on a pc and follow the prompts or let it do its thing

Cold Warrior · Jan 29, 2008, 07:21 PM

You'll go through some initial prompts, then it'll do its thing.

helric · Jan 29, 2008, 07:24 PM

ok that sounds great, can't wait for the install disc's to get here