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AppleWorks Gone
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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I reinitialized the hard drive (OSX) because I had unknowingly downloaded a Trojan. Now, AppleWorks has completely disappeared. When I tried to download it from the Apple site, it wouldn't install because it couldn't find a destination directory, and the installation was cancelled. Anyone know how to get around this problem? Thanks.
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Addicted to MacNN
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Which trojan?
You can not download AppleWorks. It's not free. Neither is it part of the operating system. You need to restore it from the system restore CD that came with your computer.
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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The trojan was disguised within an MS Office for Mac download.
I did use the Mac-supplied CDs but AppleWorks didn't install. I did a completely new, clean install.
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Clinically Insane
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If it came with your Mac, then it should be on the system restore CDs, but it's possible that it came on some other disc with your Mac. Have you looked through these? If it's not there, then it should be on the disc you received when you bought it, since Apple doesn't sell its software for download.
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You are in Soviet Russia. It is dark. Grue is likely to be eaten by YOU!
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Professional Poster
Join Date: Jun 2001
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Originally posted by geoffcaplan:
The trojan was disguised within an MS Office for Mac download.
Hmm...
Here's a tip: Don't download pirated software, and you won't run into this type of trojan.
(Unless you're talking about a MS Office file containing macro virus/trojan code).
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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I know. I'll never do that again, for sure. 
I'll check the discs again to see if I can retrieve AppleWorks only. I don't know why it didn't reinstall when I reinitialized everything.
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: columbus, oh
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What machine is it? Also, check www.apple.com/support and search for your specific model and restoring AppleWorks.
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"Another classic science-fiction show cancelled before its time" ~ Bender
15.2" PowerBook 1.25GHz, 80GB HD, 768MB RAM, SuperDrive
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Fresh-Faced Recruit
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Florida
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I have it back now. I contacted Aple Chat and the rep sent me a support article explaining how to re-install the AppleWorks app only:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300316
Thanks for the help. Great forum. 
"Windows Convert, Used Macs in late '80s, Glad to Be Back. Love my iMac G5!"
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