[plasticman]

I'm about to update my Mac Powerbook G4 to Leopard, and am in the process of backing up my applications. All my other files are backed up including my library.

I have Adobe Photoshop Elements v 4 for the Mac, and I can't find the original DMG file (and the serial number). So, I'm simply copying all the .app files to my backup drive.

I know I can install leopard with a "keep all my settings", but I'd rather do a fresh install.

Can I just copy the .app files from the applications folder to a backup folder and then copy them back again when I install leopard?

thanks

[peeb]

I think you want an 'archive and install'. Frankly though, I wouldn't bother unless you have some issue with your current install.

[plasticman]

as I say I'd really like to do a fresh install rather than an archive and install.

The one main problem I have with my G4 powerbook is that when I restart the computer it doesn't automatically log on to my wireless network (it used to do this just fine), so I'd like to clean install the whole lot.

[peeb]

An archive and install is a fresh install, and then copying your apps and settings over.

[plasticman]

thanks for that - I didn't realise that's what an archive and install did. I'll do an archive and install in that case.