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zeebe
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May 2, 2005, 10:59 PM
 
OK, I have a G4 1GHz 17" iMac. I did an erase and install of Tiger, worked great. I put my original iMac DVD in so I could restore my Apps that originally came with my computer as well as my classic support, I installed the Software Restore program, but when I insert the disc to restore, it never recognizes that it is in the drive. Any ideas?
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May 2, 2005, 11:49 PM
 
When you try other DVDs what happens?
     
zeebe  (op)
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May 2, 2005, 11:54 PM
 
There is only 1 DVD that came with my iMac. The one I try is also the one that the restore program is asking for (ie it has the picture on it that is the same in the restore program).

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May 3, 2005, 12:22 AM
 
You would need to use your restore disc first and then upgrade to Tiger.

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May 3, 2005, 09:16 AM
 
Why is that? I am not trying to restore the system. The option I am clicking on is Applications and Classic support. This should work, I did it with an eMac at school no problem. I am just wondering if I have an older Software Restore program??

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May 8, 2005, 06:32 AM
 
I have a similar problem.

After installing Tiger from scratch, I found out there was no Classic.

After looking around in Apple website, I took my Restore CD (PB G4 12 1 Ghz).

Half the time, the installer for Software restore seems locked in search for a suitable drive (they all show up but are grayed out).

ONce I was able to install Software Restore, but when I try using it, it keeps asking for the Restore CD but can't see it in the drive (although it sees it in the Finder).

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