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angy1993 · angy1993 #1 (**permalink**)

07-12-2008, 11:24 PM

Okay so im having problems with iphoto.
and i want to insert the install disc.

but im scared that it will DELETE everything on my computer.

is it going to?

The Vindicat3d · The Vindicat3d #2 (**permalink**)

07-13-2008, 12:13 AM

Nope.

Lytheil · Lytheil #3 (**permalink**)

07-13-2008, 12:21 AM

Backup and try.

Jake Marilyn · Jake Marilyn #4 (**permalink**)

07-22-2008, 11:05 PM

Yeah backup and try or put all your files in hard disk and after that insert the install disk.

ki99 · ki99 #5 (**permalink**)

07-23-2008, 12:25 AM

or you could just stick the install disc in. you need to boot the computer from the cd to erase everything, and it wouldn't do it without your permission.

sanjeeda · sanjeeda #6 (**permalink**)

07-23-2008, 06:19 AM

Hi,
Actually I don't think its entirely delted. First take the backup cd and then try,You can extract it from the installer cds that came with your computer.
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Sherman Homan · Sherman Homan #7 (**permalink**)

07-23-2008, 07:06 AM

First off, you should have a backup.

Second, inserting the system cd isn't going to erase anything without you specifically telling it to erase and then giving it permission. But could you tell us what the problem is? Individual programs rarely need to be reinstalled.

walmartconnect · walmartconnect #8 (**permalink**)

07-23-2008, 10:09 AM

Agny,

I won't beat a dead horse with the backup things, you've already heard your earful.

Regarding your install disk, this is the OS X disk that came with your Mac, right? If so, once you insert it and bring the disk up with finder, you should see a folder or application relating to something along the lines of "Install Additional Software". This is what installs things such as iLife, without reinstalling the OS.

Good luck!

cwa107 · cwa107 #9 (**permalink**)

07-23-2008, 10:36 AM

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angy1993 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 02, 2008 Posts: 9	07-12-2008, 11:24 PM Okay so im having problems with iphoto. and i want to insert the install disc. but im scared that it will DELETE everything on my computer. is it going to?
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Jake Marilyn #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 19, 2008 Posts: 13	07-22-2008, 11:05 PM Yeah backup and try or put all your files in hard disk and after that insert the install disk.
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sanjeeda #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 23, 2008 Posts: 1	07-23-2008, 06:19 AM Hi, Actually I don't think its entirely delted. First take the backup cd and then try,You can extract it from the installer cds that came with your computer. ====================== sanjeeda HP Q5949x HP Q5949x
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